Born: 28 / 12 / 1978
Location: United States
John Roger Stephens (born December 28, 1978), known professionally as John Legend, is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, record producer, and actor. He began his musical career working behind the scenes for other artists, playing piano on Lauryn Hill's "Everything Is Everything," and making uncredited guest appearances on Jay-Z's "Encore" and Alicia Keys's "You Don't Know My Name". He was the first artist signed to Kanye West's GOOD Music, through which he released his debut album, Get Lifted (2004). The album reached the top ten on the Billboard 200, received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and included his first hit song, "Ordinary People."
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"...A modern pop spin on Legend's natural tendency towards soulful sincerity."
And Aerosmith and Cyndi Lauper and Flaming Lips...
The R&B star is touring this month
The R&B star will be here in December
His soulful vibes will wash over Melbourne and Sydney
His soulful voice hasn’t lost any of that lush timbre during the five-year hiatus since 2008’s Revolver.
Another slick effort from America’s pre-eminent soul man.