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John Legend really tore the roof off Houston last night. I know theres not many smooth R&B fans out there but he really impressed me with his show preformance. And its great to hear a song that is usually full of synchronized beats on his cd, get redon with a real band playing the song. He took these poppy club songs and totally switched them up to a way more rockish appeal. His band was amazing! I mean this wasnt any silly little jazz band. They had two drummers, 3 guitar players, Bass, Sax, trumpet, flute (Mary you would have loved that!), background singers (smokin hot ladies for real!), hugest percussion kit ive ever seen, and the list goes on. The stage was full of musicians just dancein their asses off! I felt like I was at a rock concert not a R&B concert. The best part is at the beginning of the show, while the theater was pitch black, he started singing and no one knew where it was coming from. And all of the sudden the spotlight came on and he was right in the middle of the audience standing on a chair belting out "Redemption Song". Just inches away!! People went nuts, I saw women in gowns and diamonds kickin and screaming just to get close to him lol that was funny as hell! Anywho he was stellar and I really enjoyed Mr Legend

I had no idea that he was really any good. I haven't paid him any real attention. It's good to know that he has the ability to entertain well.

I kinda quit listening to r & b when everyone started singing those same old warbling scales instead of holding a simple note. Took all the style out of the genre, for me.

Oh yehah, I really like JL. What matters is making music...the way someone does it is their own artistic choice. The only thing that makes it hard for me to listen to him is his raspy voice. I always find myself clearing my throat when I hear him sing. I know that I would have loved the concert. Pretty soon people will be wanting to play flute as much as they want to play guitar

Love John Legend.

He was in the shadow of alot of stars and paid his dues for a looooong while, before he really got his shot to fly solo.

I'm glad he finally got the recognition he deserves.

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