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On tour now: Stevie Wonder

Updated 23:49pm on 4 Sep 2008




WHAT'S HE KNOWN FOR?

Does a good mockney accent, wears wraparound dark glasses and plays harmonica.

Oh, and wrote a stack of classic songs and reinvented soul music.


TIME ON STAGE?

Plan for 8pm.

Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder: Does a good mockney accent

SET LENGTH?

Two-and-a-half hours.


WHERE CAN I SEE HIM?

NIA Birmingham, Monday, September 8, and Oct 4; MEN Arena Manchester, Tuesday, September 9, and October 3; O2 Arena London, Thursday, September 11, and Friday, September 12, plus September 30 and October 1.



WHAT DO YOU GET?

The sets are simple because he's the centrepiece, holding court with his wit, humanity and bouncing braids.


WHAT'S HIS SECRET?

He's a joy giver - and it's obvious that, even after all these years, he just loves what he does.


WHO GOES TO SEE HIM?

Everyone. There's no age, race or class barrier.


HIGHLIGHTS?

I wish, Isn't She Lovely, Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing, Superstition.


TICKETS?

£55 and £65. Call 0870 4000 688, www.ticketmaster.co.uk

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