John Legend

Born: Springfield, OH, 1978

Years Active: 2005-2008

Influenced by: Stevie Wonder

Genre: R & B

Biography: Neo-soul singer and pianist John Legend combined the raw fervor of contemporaries Cody ChesnuTT and the burning precision of ...

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Jun 17 2008 12:30PM by Sharks

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The Boombox Music Blog: A new song from John Legend's forthcoming album has leaked, revealing a more upbeat, "dance" style by the lady-pleasing crooner. Featuring a song-saving appearance by Andre 3000, the "Green Light" has a Summery, euro feel to it, largely due to the... Read more

 
Feb 28 2008 10:00AM by Steve Baltin

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The Boombox Music Blog: John Legend may have just released his 'Live From Philadelphia' collection, but the soul singer is already looking ahead. "I'm working on a new studio album, and it'll be out in September. I'm very excited about it," Legend tells the BoomBox. "I... Read more

 
Feb 06 2008 12:00PM by Steve Baltin

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The Boombox Music Blog: John Legend's new live album, 'Live From Philadelphia,' which debuted at No. 7 on the charts, has added significance for the singer-songwriter, who credits the city for giving him a shot early on. "I went to college there and a lot of my early... Read more

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