Miami Valley native John Legend visited the Oregon District on Sunday to honor those killed in a mass shooting one week before.
As part of his visit, Legend gave a surprise concert lasting about 30 minutes at Blind Bob's bar, which you can watch in full above (courtesy of the establishment).
John Legend made a surprise visit to the Oregon District in Dayton on Sunday, Aug. 11, just one week after the mass shooting that killed nine and injured 27. Legend gave a private show at Blind Bob’s. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Legend played a variety of songs on piano, including his hit “All of Me,” which he dedicated to the city.
"I love you, Dayton. Thank you for welcoming me back home."
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At one point, Legend teared up, and told the audience, “Sometimes it’s good to cry. It’s not good for singing, but we need to do it sometimes.”