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    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 performing as an uncredited backing vocalist on Jay-Z's "Encore" and Alicia Keys' "You Don't Know My Name".

  2. May 21, 2024 · John Legend, American singer-songwriter and pianist who achieved success in the early 21st century with his fusion of R&B and soul music. Legend’s best-known songs included ‘Heaven’ and ‘All of Me.’. He was the first African American man to win an EGOT. Learn more about his life and music.

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  3. Sep 1, 2021 · John Legend didn't study music in college, but he couldn't stay away from it. When John Legend arrived at Penn, he earned a degree in English, focusing on African-American literature. He also couldn't tuck the music side of him safely away and eventually became president and musical director of the school's jazz a capella group, Counterparts ...

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  4. Mar 18, 2019 · John Legend is one of very few people to win an EGOT: an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony. Just how did The Voice coach achieve this impressive feat? Here's an analysis of his award-winning music and roles.

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  5. Apr 2, 2014 · John Legend is a musician and songwriter who has worked with such artists as Alicia Keys, Twista, Janet Jackson and Kanye West. Legend's debut album, 2004's Get Lifted, won three Grammy Awards ...

  6. Sep 23, 2022 · 23 September 2022. By Mark Savage,BBC Music Correspondent. Getty Images. The 12-time Grammy Award-winner sings with devastating simplicity about grief and loss on his new album. What do you think...

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  8. Apr 10, 2024 · Melody Chiu. Published on April 10, 2024 08:10AM EDT. John Legend was on top of the world in 2018 when he became the first Black man to earn the coveted EGOT status . Just a...