Music legend Stevie Wonder is proving that age is just a number. At 75, the Motown icon says he’s not even thinking about retiring—and fans couldn’t be more thrilled.
In a heartfelt interview on BBC’s Sidetracked podcast with Annie Mac, the 25-time Grammy Award-winning artist shared his unwavering passion for performing.
“For as long as you breathe, for as long as your heart beats, there’s more for you to do,” Stevie said. “I’m not gonna stop the gift that keeps pouring through my body.”
This declaration has electrified fans across the globe, many of whom have grown up listening to Stevie’s timeless hits like “Isn’t She Lovely” and “Superstition.”
???? “An Artist Doesn’t Stop Drawing—So Why Should I Stop?”
Wonder, who began his career at just 12 years old, explained why he’s determined to keep creating and performing:
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“An artist doesn’t stop drawing just because. You keep on. So as long as you can imagine, as long as you are going to be creative, and as long as you let your mind work, you don’t have to retire.”
For Stevie, music isn’t just a career—it’s his life force.
???? From Child Prodigy to Living Legend
With a career spanning over six decades, Stevie Wonder remains one of the most influential figures in music history. His unmatched catalog includes hits like “I Just Called to Say I Love You” and “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours.”
Yet, despite his legendary status, Wonder says he still approaches music with the same excitement he had as a teenager:
“I love playing music, that’s like my mantra. I think I can do all the stuff I want to do—still have fun and do what I need to do—but I’m not going to stop the gift that keeps pouring through my body.”
???? “Songs Are Like Children—They Stay With You Forever”
Unlike some veteran performers who tire of their greatest hits, Wonder embraces his classics wholeheartedly:
“Songs are like children, they’re with you forever,” he shared. “They are statements from the spirit within you, and singing those songs is like me taking another breath.”
This passion explains why his shows are still packed with fans eager to relive the magic.
???? Stevie Addresses “Blindness” Conspiracies
During a recent tour stop in Wales, Wonder shut down bizarre conspiracy theories suggesting he isn’t really blind.
“You know there have been rumors about me seeing and all that? But seriously, you know the truth,” he said on stage.
“Shortly after my birth, I became blind. That was a blessing because it’s allowed me to see the world in the vision of truth… See people in the spirit of them, not how they look. Not what color they are, but what color is their spirit.”
Fans erupted in applause at his powerful words, praising the singer’s humility and wisdom.
???? Currently On Tour: “Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart”
Right now, Wonder is on the road for his “Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart Tour”, with stops planned in Pittsburgh, New York City, and Atlanta.
The tour combines his iconic hits with a message of unity and healing, proving Stevie isn’t just making music—he’s making a difference.
???? Fans React: “We’ll Never Let You Retire, Stevie!”
The internet has exploded with reactions to Wonder’s statement.
- “Stevie Wonder retiring? Over my dead body. He’s a national treasure!” tweeted one fan.
- “He’s still giving us chills at 75. A living legend.”
- “Music runs through his veins. This is why he’s untouchable.”
???? What’s Next for Stevie Wonder?
With no signs of slowing down, Wonder is showing the world that passion and creativity know no age limits.
“I love doing what I’m doing,” he said simply.
????️ What Do You Think?
Do you want to see Stevie Wonder live on tour? Should legendary artists like him ever retire?
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