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Who are some well-known child prodigies, and did their genius continue into adulthood?

In pop music: Stevie Wonder & Michael Jackson.

Many people know that Michael Jackson was 6 when performing with the Jackson Five, and that after being part of The Jacksons, he released classic albums Off the Wall and Thriller (album).



Somehow, it seems fewer people are aware of the fact that singer Stevie Wonder released records when he was ~12 years old [see below]. Over the years, he became a world class artist, often writing,composing,arranging,producing and playing all instruments for his albums, many of which were both critically acclaimed and commercially successful. Check Wonder’s classic 1972-76 releases. 



Who are some well-known child prodigies, and did their genius continue into adulthood?
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