Thats what some older guy was telling me at work last night. He was like John Legend's song "Ordinary People" was nice but it sounded alot like something by John Lennon, like it was his signature sound. Then he talked about the similarities in their names - John Lennon/Legend. I had explained to him that John Legend's real name is John Stephens, but he got the name "Legend" from somebody else because sung like a legendary R&B singer. But he was like "yeah, but still..."

I got to thinking about, and I know that everybody (especially artists/entertainers) have a doppleganger somewhere in the world. Like the Notorious BIG & Guerrilla Black similarities - look alike, sound alike, same type of stage name, same "CW" initials in their real name, but two different lyrical styles and on different coasts.

What do y'all think about that?

Not buying it.

ORDINARY PEOPLE...

Owes more to Stevie Wonder than John Lennon.

You gotta be a real ignorant, egotistical jackass to call yourself John "Legend." Especially with that weak ass, overrated song of his, "Ordinary People." To start calling yourself a legend like that is to show ignorance of the TRUE legends of music. John Legend could try all day and still not be able to "bite" John Lennon (a real legend). If you are a true legend, people will recognize your talent. If you have to TELL people that you are a legend, that right there shows you ain't shit. People are so used to seeing bullshit on MTV that the second they show anyone playing an instrument they are quick to say shit like, "This guy's the next Stevie Wonder or Prince." Gimme a break! A more appropriate name for this dude would have been John Flash-in-the-Pan.

OnionJuice said:

Anything is possible considering his affiliation with egomaniac Mr. Jesus Walks. The young artist are full of shit and are arrogant as fuck with nothing original to bring to the table.

emilio319 said:

emilio319 said:

I'm not really a fan of his music, but I doubt the man sees himself as a legend. He seems very humble in interviews.

AnckSuNamun said:

agreed.....and at least he actually plays the piano nicely...unlike Alicia Keyes..wait, is that her real name?

and im sorry, crapping on a name now? should we crap on musiq for having the audacity to claim he owns all music? should we crap on prince for his dad calling him prince? should we crap on John Waters for...uhh nevermind.....

sosgemini said:

That's funny...I never thought about the name Alicia "Keyes." But the thing is, this guy decided that his stage name should be "John Legend." That's not humble. Prince is a different story for 2 reasons. 1.) It's his given name. and 2.) He could back it up. Regardless of what anybody thinks of Prince and his music, no one can ever deny that the man is extremely talented and he IS a music legend.

emilio319 said:

you are talking about the entertainment industry...if your not cocky (to some extent) you might as well be a lounge player...

its subtle.....its cute.....

sosgemini said:

How is it subtle?

Dude is boring. Plays it safe.

emilio319 said:

You all are putting too much emphasis on a name. Who knows, maybe he was referring to a legend on a map? Nonetheless, his music is pretty good, despite the fact that Kanye's name is all over the product.

emilio319 said:

You Nailed It!

emilio319 said:

Amen. John Legend is a joke!

He's delusional. If I'm not mistaken, John Legend borrowed the chords from Stevie Wonder. That's who he should be compared to.

sosgemini said:

You dont think Alicia Keys plays the piano nicely???

It's kinda funny though, considering the whole Lennon Legend project
I wonder where he got that stage name?

lilgish said:

The Spoken-word artist J. Ivy gave him his name John "Legend" because he said he sung like a legendary soul singer - since then the name stuck.
[Edited 7/14/05 21:07pm]

OnionJuice said:

see what I mean..."freaky"

John "Legend"

OnionJuice said:

I'd say he sings more like an emasculated pig.

does John Legend like old untalented asian women



sorry, john, i luv you man and kiss kiss kiss rules
[Edited 7/14/05 21:12pm]

lilgish said:

Yoko eat your heart out.

emilio319 said:

Damn, you are truly telling it like it is! I couldn't have said it any better. How dare someone name theself Legend when they've been around for 3 minutes? Let's see how long his career lasts before we call him a legend.

Hotlegs said:

Oh Man, Kiss kiss kiss is the shit! I love yoko!

dancerella said:

see onionjuice's post?

blacmajic said:

John Legend and Stevie Wonder were interviewed after the BET awards, where they sung ordinary people together...john legend stated that the song(ordinary people was inspired by My Cherie Amour, and after another listen, i can kinda get that....nothing original i will agree, but it is more digestible than a lot of other crap out there now.

OnionJuice said:

Sure Alicia can play Beethoven and Chopin, but so can a lot of people who like her have taken piano lessons. Alicia is classically trained, and she plays like it. I'd like to see her really get down on the piano and play non stop rather than a few chords here and there....you know improvise.

damn it is not that serious, some of yall need to lay off the haterade and OD on the chill pills

Moonwalkbjrain said:

emilio319 said:

I don't like this John Legend guy either.Even before his CD was released,he was bragging in a Vibe interview that it is the best album ever.John is alot like Terence Trent D'Arby...an artist whose massive ego overshadowed whatever talent he had.