The 44-year-old singer, who is still working with Pfizer, told People exclusively that opening up to fans every night during the An Evening with John Legend tour was “really therapeutic” for him.
“Everyone can use therapy and talk about something,” Legend said. “It’s been good for me to do my solo tour this year because I get to talk about my youth, my family and my upbringing and all the ups and downs I’ve had.”
“I think learning about it and talking about it has been really therapeutic for me,” he continued. “And I think it’s important for everyone to work through these things in their past and talk about these things, whether it’s with a therapist or a loved one. It’s really important for your mental health.”
Legend’s new tour kicked off earlier this year and runs through November, including dates in New York, Connecticut and Florida. The show supports his latest albums Legend in 2022 and Legend (Solo Piano Version) in 2023.
“I was doing shows all year long, but they weren’t organized into one continuous tour, so I was doing shows all over the country, solo shows,” explains the EGOT winner. “It’s a night of songs and stories.”
“I sit at the piano and sing some of my most popular songs, as well as some songs that have influenced me over the years, and I tell a lot of stories about why I wrote them and talk about my family,” continued Legend.
He added: “I think my fans like it because they get to know me on a much deeper level. I like to share with them in a way that they really understand the person behind the music. It was a lot of fun to do.”
In addition to focusing on her mental health during her tour, Legend is also continuing her work with Pfizer to encourage people to get the latest Covid vaccine this season.
“As the winter season approaches, I think it’s important for people to be reminded that Covid is still with us and it can still be a dangerous virus,” he told People magazine. “We must do everything we can to help protect against this and its worst consequences.”
“We wish it would be a thing of the past, but it’s still with us,” Legend continued. “The fact that vaccines have been created to help protect people from the virus and protect people from its worst effects has really opened the world back up and I want to make sure we stay as healthy as we can.”
“It’s as simple as getting this upgrade that will really help protect you and your family, and I say, ‘Why not?’ — the All of Me singer added, People reports. (ANI)
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