John Legend

Description: (Best Known for His Debut Album 'Get Lifted' and 'Once Again')

John Roger Stephens, known professionally as John Legend, is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is best known for his albums, such as ‘Once Again’ and ‘Darkness and Light.’ Born in Springfield, Ohio, United States, Legend showed a keen interest in music from an early age. He started performing for his church choir at the age of four. From the age of seven, he started playing the piano. During his time at college, he served as the president and music director for a musical group named ‘Counterparts.’ Having released many studio albums, Legend has collaborated with the likes of Kanye West, Britney Spears, and Lauryn Hill. In 2015, he won an ‘Oscar’ for the song ‘Glory,’ which he had written for the historical movie ‘Selma.’ He has also won several other significant awards, which include ten ‘Grammy’ awards, as well as a ‘Golden Globe Award.’ He is also an actor and has made an appearance in the movie ‘La La Land,’ which became a huge hit, winning six ‘Oscars.’ He is known for his philanthropic activities, such as raising awareness to help the victims of ‘Hurricane Katrina.’

Overview

Birthday December 28, 1978 (Capricorn)
Born In United States
Alternative names John Roger Stephens
Height 175 cm
Spouse/Ex- Chrissy Teigen
Parents Ronald Stephens
Phyllis Stephens
Relatives Vaughn Anthony Stephens

Did you know

What was John Legend's first hit song? John Legend's first hit song was "Ordinary People," which was released in 2005 and won the Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
What inspired John Legend to pursue a career in music? John Legend was inspired by artists like Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye, as well as his grandmother's love for music, which encouraged him to pursue a career in music.
Has John Legend ever acted in movies or television shows? Yes, John Legend has appeared in several movies and television shows, including "La La Land," "Soul Men," and "Underground."
What activism work is John Legend known for? John Legend is known for his activism work in criminal justice reform, education, and racial equality. He co-founded the organization FREEAMERICA to advocate for criminal justice reform.
Does John Legend have a signature musical style? John Legend is known for his soulful voice and blending of R&B, soul, and pop music genres in his songs, creating a signature musical style that resonates with audiences worldwide.
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