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

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.

» EVENT: See local legend John Legend in homecoming concert

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.

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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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