QUIZ: How much do you really know about this local LEGEND?

John Legend performs on stage during a concert following the ribbon cutting for the new John Legend Theater. Bill Lackey/Staff

John Legend performs on stage during a concert following the ribbon cutting for the new John Legend Theater. Bill Lackey/Staff

This area has generated its share of musical notables, from Zapp, Rick Derringer and the Ohio Players to Hawthorne Heights, the Deal sisters and Guided By Voices.

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However, none of these acts have enjoyed the level of international success as John Legend, the chart-topper from Springfield performing at Rose Music Center in Huber Heights on Monday, June 12.

Legend was born John Roger Stephens on December 28, 1978. He has sold more than 8-million albums, won 10 Grammy Awards and an Oscar. And like any true pop star, he’s married to a super-model, in this case the effervescent Chrissy Teigen and has an adorable baby girl. But these facts only scratch the surface so here’s a short quiz to test your knowledge on the inimitable singer.

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WANT TO GO?
Who: John Legend with special guest Gallant
Where: Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights
When: 7 p.m. Monday, June 12
Cost: $62-$102
More info: 937-228-2323 or www.ticketmaster.com
Artist info: www.johnlegend.com

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