where was john legend born
John Legend was born on December 28, 1978, in Springfield, Ohio. He became an in-demand session musician and songwriter, working with such artists as Alicia Keys, Twista and Janet Jackson.He was soon introduced to up-and-coming hip-hop artist Kanye West, and the two musicians collaborated on one another's demos.Legend's debut album, 2004's Get Lifted, won three Grammy Awards.e became an in-demand session musician and songwriter, working with such artists as Alicia Keys, Twista and Janet Jackson. He was soon introduced to up-and-coming hip-hop artist Kanye West, and the two musicians collaborated on one another's demos. Legend's debut album, 2004's Get Lifted, won three Grammy Awards.