Particle.news

Download on the App Store

John Legend Draws Intimate 3,300-Strong Audience for Munich Milestone Show

A scaled-down Olympiahalle crowd of 3,300 watched Legend deliver emotive solo performances revisiting his two-decade journey alongside reflections on his tenure under Kanye West’s label.

Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • John Legend’s only German date of his Get Lifted tour marked his 20-year career anniversary.
  • Attendance fell short of Olympiahalle’s 15,000 capacity with roughly 3,300 fans and half the venue sectioned off.
  • Backed by a band and background singers, Legend especially mesmerized the audience with solo piano renditions of classics like “Ordinary People.”
  • He addressed his “complicated” relationship with Kanye West, prompting mixed reactions when he said, “We miss the old Kanye.”
  • The singer closed the two-hour show with his signature ballad “All of Me,” earning a standing ovation from the crowd.