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Stevie Wonder leaves £1,000 tip in Stalybridge restaurant following Manchester concert
Stevie Wonder left a £1,000 tip at Cafe Continental in Stalybridge after performing a sold-out concert in Manchester, surprising the restaurant’s staff. The visit drew attention to a local business and came as Wonder’s UK tour, celebrating 50 years of *Songs in the Key of Life*, approaches its final date.
Restaurant owner Ryan Robinson said Wonder’s daughter had found the cafe after it opened two years ago, and members of the singer’s band had visited before. Staff received a last-minute call about his visit on 9 November and hurried to prepare; Wonder had performed at Manchester’s 23,000-capacity Co-op Live the previous evening and was due to play Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 11 November.
In short
- Stevie Wonder left a £1,000 tip at a Stalybridge cafe.
- He visited after a sold-out Manchester concert.
- His UK tour was due to finish in Glasgow.
Explained simply
Stevie Wonder is an American singer, songwriter and musician whose career spans more than six decades. His 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life is among his best-known works and includes songs such as “Isn’t She Lovely” and “Sir Duke”.
Stalybridge is a town in Greater Manchester, east of Manchester city centre. Cafe Continental is a local restaurant there, while Co-op Live is a large arena in Manchester that hosts concerts and other events.
Wonder’s UK tour marks 50 years since the release of Songs in the Key of Life. The tour has brought him to venues across the country, connecting a major international performer with local businesses and audiences.
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