Wonder Mike facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wonder Mike
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| Birth name | Michael Anthony Wright |
| Born | April 30, 1957 Englewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 1972–present |
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| Associated acts | Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five Ron the Mad Master Mixer |
Michael Anthony Wright (born April 30, 1957), known as Wonder Mike, is an American hip hop artist. He is a member of The Sugarhill Gang. This group was very important in the early days of hip hop music in the 1970s and 1980s.
About Wonder Mike
Wonder Mike is famous for being part of The Sugarhill Gang. This group made history with their 1979 song "Rapper's Delight". It was the first hip hop song ever to become a record. This song helped make hip hop popular around the world.
As of 2019, Wonder Mike and other members of The Sugarhill Gang still perform. They often play at shows that celebrate music from the 1980s.
Life Outside Music
Michael Wright is a Christian. He enjoys painting and reading the Bible. He also likes sketching and writing poetry. Sometimes, he has dealt with asthma.
Wonder Mike is quite tall, standing at 6 feet 5 inches.
His daughter, Carmen Delgina, once tried out for the TV show American Idol. She sang "Tainted Love" in 2013. She made it through the first round but was later eliminated.
