‘It looked bad', cry fans as major US pop star left red-faced after playing to 'empty' Glasgow crowd

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Scots revellers had their say on the 'disappointing' turnout
CONCERT BLOW 'It looked bad', cry fans as major US pop star left red-faced after playing to 'empty' Glasgow crowd
AMERICAN music icon John Legend was left red faced after reportedly playing to an 'empty' arena.
The Grammy Award-winning pianist, 46, performed in Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday amid a 20th anniversary tour.
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John Legend and stunning wife Chrissy Teigen in Paris, France
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However pictures reveal that the 14,300 capacity venue appeared to be lacking bums on seats.
One fan said: "He was superb, such a shame to have such an incredible musician play to such a small crowd.
Another added: "Amazing voice and presence. Sax and trumpet were superb but it should have been in a smaller venue."
It's understood that quieter parts of the arena were blocked off.
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Meanwhile, desperate organisers were forced to slash ticket prices and launch a two-for-one offer.
Legend is famed for a string of hits including All of Me and Ordinary People.
He is also famous for his sweet relationship with his stunning wife Chrissy Teigen.
John Roger Stephens was born December 28, 1978, and is known professionally as John Legend.
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He is an American singer, songwriter, and musician, who has won 12 Grammy awards from 31 nominations.
The singer is also an actor and has starred in movies, including the Oscar-winning film, La La Land.
John Legend's furious off-camera reaction revealed after The Voice team member Renzo's shocking loss on season finale
He was a coach on The Voice and won the 2019 series with his act.
That same year, PEOPLE named him Sexiest Man Alive.
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