John Mayer
John Mayer performing at the Crossroads Guitar Festival on July 28, 2007
Background information
Birth name	John Clayton Mayer
Born	October 16, 1977 (1977-10-16) (age 30) Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
Origin	Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Genre(s)	Blues-rock Pop rock Soul rock Blue-eyed soul
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter Musician Columnist
Instrument(s)	Guitar Vocals Keyboards
Years active	1998 – present
Label(s)	Aware Columbia Sony BMG
Associated acts	John Mayer Trio LoFi Masters
Website	www.johnmayer.com
Notable instrument(s)
Fender Stratocaster Martin OM-28JM Martin OMJM Gibson Les Paul Junior Double-Cutaway

John Clayton Mayer (surname pronunciation: /ˈmeɪ.jɜr/^[1]) (born October 16, 1977) is an American guitarist and singer-songwriter. Originally from Connecticut, he attended Berklee College of Music, before moving to Atlanta, Georgia, in 1998, where he refined his skills and gained a following. His first two studio albums, Room for Squares and Heavier Things, did well commercially, achieving multi-platinum status. In 2003, he won a Best Male Pop Vocal Performance Grammy for "Your Body Is a Wonderland". John Mayer may refer to: John Mayer, singer-songwriter and guitarist John D. Mayer, psychologist John Mayer (composer), violinist John Mair, sometimes known as John Major John Meier John Major (disambiguation) Category: ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Crossroads Guitar Festival was a music festival and benefit concert first held in 2004 and again in 2007. ... is the 209th day of the year (210th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 289th day of the year (290th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Bridgeport redirects here. ... Official language(s) none (de facto English) Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport[2] Largest metro area Hartford Metro Area[3] Area  Ranked 48th in the US  - Total 5,543[4] sq mi (14,356 km²)  - Width 70 miles (113 km)  - Length 110 miles (177 km)  - % water 12. ... Atlanta redirects here. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Blues Rock or Blues-rock is a fusion genre of music which combines elements of the blues with rock and roll. ... For other uses, see Pop rock (disambiguation). ... Soul rock is a musical genre designated to label primarily musicians of Anglo-Saxon descent who verge from having a sound that not only relies heavily on the guitar, bass, and drums, but also the smooth vocal harmonies that are typically attributed to soul singers generally of African descent. ... Blue-eyed soul (also known as white soul) is a term used to describe R&B or soul music performed by white artists. ... The term singer-songwriter refers to performers who both write and sing their own material. ... For the popular-music magazine, see Musician (magazine). ... A columnist is a journalist who produces a specific form of writing for publication called a column. Columns appear in newspapers, magazines and the Internet. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified for the purpose of making music. ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... Piano, a well-known instance of keyboard instruments A keyboard instrument is any musical instrument played using a musical keyboard. ... In the music industry, a record label can be a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... // Aware Records is a record label primarily existent to scout unsigned acts and to promote their initial album releases and increase general overall exposure. ... Bertelsmann is a transnational media corporation founded in 1835, based in G tersloh, Germany. ... The John Mayer Trio is an American blues rock music group. ... Stratocaster redirects here. ... Articles with similar titles include the NATO phonetic alphabet, which has also informally been called the “International Phonetic Alphabet”. For information on how to read IPA transcriptions of English words, see IPA chart for English. ... is the 289th day of the year (290th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... For the UK magazine, see Guitarist (magazine). ... The term singer-songwriter refers to performers who both write and sing their own material. ... Official language(s) none (de facto English) Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport[2] Largest metro area Hartford Metro Area[3] Area  Ranked 48th in the US  - Total 5,543[4] sq mi (14,356 km²)  - Width 70 miles (113 km)  - Length 110 miles (177 km)  - % water 12. ... Berklee College of Music, founded in 1945, is an independent music college in Boston, Massachusetts with many prominent faculty, staff, alumni, and visiting artists. ... Room for Squares is the first major-label album by John Mayer, released on September 18, 2001. ... Heavier Things is the second major label studio album by singer-songwriter/guitarist John Mayer, released in 2003. ... In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of sales albums and singles have made. ... The Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance has been awarded since 1966. ... Your Body Is a Wonderland is the second single released by John Mayer from his first album 2001 Room for Squares. ...

Mayer began his career performing mainly acoustic rock and pop, but gradually began a transition towards the blues genre in 2005 by collaborating with renowned blues artists such as B. B. King and forming the John Mayer Trio. The blues influence can be heard on his album Continuum, released in September 2006. At the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in 2007 Mayer won Best Pop Vocal Album for Continuum and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Waiting on the World to Change". This article is about the genre. ... This article is about the genre of popular music. ... Blues music redirects here. ... B. B. King (born Riley B. King on September 16, 1925) is an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter. ... The John Mayer Trio is an American blues rock music group. ... Alternate covers The Local 83 exclusive cover The front cover for the UK version Singles from Continuum Released: August 2006 Released: February 15, 2007 Continuum is singer-songwriter John Mayers award-winning third studio album. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album was awarded in 1968 and since 1995. ... The Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance has been awarded since 1966. ... Not to be confused with the Jars of Clay song Waiting on the World to Fall. See The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Movie Soundtrack. ...

Mayer's career pursuits have extended to stand-up comedy, design, and writing; he has written pieces for magazines, most notably for Esquire. He is also involved in philanthropic activities through his "Back to You" fund and his concern over global warming. B. J. Novak in a stand-up comedy routine at Olde English sketch comedy in June 2007. ... August 2005 issue of Esquire Esquire is a mens magazine by the Hearst Corporation. ... Philanthropy is the act of donating money, goods, time, or effort to support a charitable cause, usually over an extended period of time and in regard to a defined objective. ... Global warming refers to the increase in the average temperature of the Earths near-surface air and oceans in recent decades and its projected continuation. ...

Early life

John Mayer was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Margaret (an English teacher) and Richard (a high school principal).^[2] He grew up in nearby Fairfield, the second of three sons.^[3] There, he became friends with future tennis star James Blake.^[4] Mayer mostly attended the former Fairfield High School, although he was enrolled in the Center for Global Studies at Brien McMahon High School (in Norwalk, Connecticut) for his junior year. (Then known as the Center for Japanese Studies Abroad, it is a magnet program for students wanting to learn Japanese.^[5]) Mayer listened to pop music as a child. During an appearance on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, he said that he had played the clarinet for a while in middle school, with minor success. After watching the Marty McFly character's (Michael J. Fox) guitar performance in Back to The Future, he became fascinated with the instrument.^[6] Subsequently, at the age of thirteen, his father rented one for him.^[7] Bridgeport redirects here. ... Fairfield is a town located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. ... James Riley Blake[1] (born December 28, 1979 in Yonkers, New York, United States) is an American professional tennis player and is currently the #6 ranked player in the world. ... Fairfield Warde High School is a secondary school located in Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require cleanup. ... Norwalk is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. ... In the U.S. system of education, a magnet school is a public school which offers innovative courses, specialized training, etc. ... Late Night with Conan OBrien is an Emmy Award-winning American late night talk show that is syndicated worldwide. ... For other persons named Michael Fox, see Michael Fox (disambiguation). ... This article is about the first film in the Back to the Future trilogy. ...

Soon after getting his guitar, his neighbor gave him a Stevie Ray Vaughan cassette, which began Mayer’s intense love of the blues.^[8]a[›] Despite the reservations of his parents, Mayer became consumed with playing the guitar,^[9] and after two years of practice, he started playing at blues bars and other venues in the area, while in high school.^[5][7] In addition to performing alone, he was in a band called Villanova Junction with Tim Procaccini, and Rich Wolf.^[10] Stephen Stevie Ray Vaughan (October 3, 1954 – August 27, 1990), born in Dallas, Texas, was an American blues guitarist. ... Blues music redirects here. ... Singles bar redirects here. ...

When Mayer was seventeen, he was stricken with a cardiac arrhythmia that sent him to the hospital for a weekend. Reflecting on the incident, Mayer said, “That was the moment the songwriter in me was born,” and he penned his first lyrics the night he got home.^[11] Shortly thereafter, he began suffering from crippling panic attacks, and even now he keeps Xanax, an anti-anxiety drug, with him.^[11][12] After graduation, he worked for fifteen months at a gas station until he saved up enough money to buy his first proper guitar—a 1996 Stevie Ray Vaughan signature Stratocaster.^[13] Cardiac arrhythmia is any of a group of conditions in which the electrical activity of the heart is irregular or is faster or slower than normal. ... Alprazolam, is an anxiolytic benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders. ...

Career

Early career

Mayer enrolled in the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, at the age of nineteen.^[3] After two semesters, he chose to cut his studies short, and at the urging of his college friend and Atlanta native, Clay Cook, the two moved to Atlanta, Georgia.^[14] Quickly making a name for their two-man band, LoFi Masters, they began their career in earnest there, frequenting the local coffee house and club circuit in venues like Eddie’s Attic.^[7] Cook has said, however, that they began to experience musical differences due to Mayer’s desire to take the duo in more of a pop direction.^[15] The two parted ways, and Mayer embarked on a solo career.^[14] Berklee College of Music, founded in 1945, is an independent music college in Boston, Massachusetts with many prominent faculty, staff, alumni, and visiting artists. ... Clay Cook is a songwriter and musician who has co-written many songs with Grammy Award Winner John Mayer. ... Atlanta redirects here. ... Eddies Attic is a renowned music club in Decatur, Georgia. ...

With the help of local producer and engineer Glenn Matullo, Mayer recorded the independent EP Inside Wants Out. Cook is also cited as the co-writer of many of the songs from the EP, most notably, Mayer's first commercial single release, "No Such Thing".^[15] The EP includes only eight songs, all with Mayer on lead vocals and guitars, with the exception of “Comfortable” in which Mayer only recorded the vocals. For the opening track, “Back To You”, a full band was enlisted, including the EP’s co-producer David "DeLa" LaBruyere on bass guitars.^[16] Mayer and LaBruyere then began to tour throughout Georgia and the surrounding states. Inside Wants Out is a self-released debut album by John Mayer, that was mainly distributed in Atlanta, Georgia. ... No Such Thing is the first commercially released single by John Mayer from his first album, 2001s Room for Squares. ... David LaBruyere, also known as dela (Day-Lah) is a musician, songwriter and producer, most notably known as the bass guitarist on the road for John Mayer. ...

Major label success

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"City Love" excerpt

From the album Room for Squares.

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Mayer’s reputation began to build, and a March 2000 appearance at South by Southwest^[17] brought him to the attention of "launch" label, Aware Records.^[18] After including him in the Aware Festival concerts and having his songs included on Aware compilations, in early 2001, Aware released Mayer’s internet-only album entitled, Room for Squares. During that time, Aware inked a deal with Columbia Records that gave Columbia first pick in signing Aware artists, and so in September of the same year, Columbia remixed and re-released Room for Squares.^[19] As part of the major label "debut", the album's artwork was updated, and the track "3x5" was added. The re-release also included reworked studio versions of the first four songs from his indie album, Inside Wants Out.^[20] Downtown Austin, Texas, where SXSW is held each spring Bloc Party performing at Stubbs BBQ in 2007 Carrie Rodriguez, a SXSW 2007 performer Morrissey at SXSW 2006 South by Southwest (SXSW) is a set of interactive, film, and music festivals and conferences that have taken place every spring in... Room for Squares is the first major-label album by John Mayer, released on September 18, 2001. ... Columbia Records is the oldest brand name in recorded sound, dating back to 1888, and was the first record company to produce pre-recorded records as opposed to blank cylinders. ...

By the end of 2002, Room for Squares had spawned several radio hits, including “No Such Thing”, “Your Body Is a Wonderland”, and ultimately, “Why Georgia”. In 2003, Mayer won a Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for “Your Body Is a Wonderland”. In his acceptance speech he remarked, “This is very, very fast, and I promise to catch up.”^[21] He also figuratively referred to himself as being sixteen, a remark that many mistook to mean that he was only sixteen years old at the time.^[22] Your Body Is a Wonderland is the second single released by John Mayer from his first album 2001 Room for Squares. ... Why Georgia is the third single released by John Mayer from his first album Room for Squares. ... The Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance has been awarded since 1966. ...

In 2003, Mayer released a live CD and DVD of a concert in Birmingham, Alabama entitled, Any Given Thursday. The concert featured songs previously not recorded, such as "Man on the Side" (co-written with Cook) and "Something's Missing", which later appeared on Heavier Things. The concert also included "Covered In Rain". According to the accompanying DVD documentary, this song is "part two" of the song "City Love", which features the line "covered in rain". Commercially, the album quickly peaked at number seventeen on the Billboard 200 chart. The CD/DVD received conservative, although consistent, praise, with critics torn between his pop-idol image, and (at the time) emerging guitar prowess. Erik Crawford (of All Music Guide) asked "Is he the consummate guitar hero exemplified when he plays a cover of Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'Lenny', or is he the teen idol that the pubescent girls shriek for after he plays 'Your Body Is a Wonderland?'"^[23][24] Nickname: Location in Jefferson County in the state of Alabama Coordinates: , Country State Counties Jefferson, Shelby Incorporated December 19, 1871 Government  - Type Mayor - Council  - Mayor Bernard Kincaid (Current) Larry Langford (Mayor-Elect) Area  - City 151. ... Any Given Thursday is a live album/DVD by John Mayer, recorded in Birmingham, Alabama on September 12, 2002 during the Room for Squares tour. ... Somethings Missing is a song by John Mayer. ... Heavier Things is the second major label studio album by singer-songwriter/guitarist John Mayer, released in 2003. ... The All Music Guide (AMG) is a metadata database about music, owned by All Media Guide. ...

Heavier Things, Mayer's second album, was released in 2003 to generally favorable reviews. Rolling Stone, All Music Guide and Blender all gave positive, although reserved, feedback. PopMatters said that it "doesn't have as many drawbacks as one might assume".^[25] The album was commercially successful, and while it did not sell as well as Room for Squares, it peaked at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. Mayer earned his first number one single with the song "Daughters" as well as a 2005 Grammy for Song of the Year, beating out fellow contenders Alicia Keys and Kanye West. He dedicated the award to his grandmother, Annie Hoffman, who died in May 2004. He also won Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, beating Elvis Costello, Prince, and Seal for the award. At the 37th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in 2006, Mayer was honored with the Hal David Starlight Award.^[26] Heavier Things is the second major label studio album by singer-songwriter/guitarist John Mayer, released in 2003. ... Blender is an American magazine that bills itself as the ultimate guide to music and more. ... Daughters is the third single from Heavier Things, the 2003 studio album from Blues singer-songwriter, John Mayer. ... The Song of the Year is one of the two most prestigious awards in the Grammies, if not in all of the music industry. ... Alexis is Alicias #1 fan. ... Kanye Omari West (pronounced /kɑnjɛj/) (born June 8, 1977) is an American record producer and rapper who rose to fame in the mid 2000s. ... The Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance has been awarded since 1966. ... Elvis Costello (born Declan Patrick McManus August 25, 1954) is an English musician, singer, and songwriter. ... The Artist redirects here. ... For other uses, see Seal. ... The Songwriters Hall of Fame is an arm of the National Academy of Popular Music. ...

Mayer again recorded live concerts across seven nights of his U.S. tour in 2004. These recordings were released to the iTunes music store under the title as/is, indicating that the errors were included along with the good moments. A few months later, a "best of" CD was compiled from the as/is nights. The album included a previously unreleased cover of Marvin Gaye's song "Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)", featuring a solo from Mayer's support act — jazz and blues turntablist, DJ Logic. All the album covers of the as/is releases feature drawings of anthropomorphic bunnies.^[27] This article is about the iTunes application. ... As/Is is live album by John Mayer, available for download from iTunes and also available as a double-CD release. ... Marvin Gaye (born Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. ... Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) was the third and final single from American soul music legend Marvin Gayes 1971 landmark album, Whats Going On. ... DJ Logic (born Jason Kibler) is a turntablist active primarily in jazz and with jam bands. ...

January 2005, left to right: David Ryan Harris, John Mayer and Steve Jobs at Macworld 11, SF Moscone Center.

With increased exposure, Mayer's talent came into demand in other areas. Steve Jobs invited Mayer to perform during the keynote address of Apple's annual Macworld Conference & Expo, in January 2004, as Jobs introduced the software application GarageBand.^[28] The gig led to Mayer becoming a fixture of the event. He rejoined Jobs on stage for a solo performance at Macworld 2007, following the announcement of the iPhone.^[29] Additionally, in 2004, Mayer had a one-shot half-hour comedy special on VH1, entitled John Mayer Has a TV Show, with antics including wearing a bear suit and anonymously teasing concertgoers in the parking lot outside one of his concerts. Mayer has also done endorsements, such as a Volkswagen commercial for the Beetle's guitar outlet and for the BlackBerry Curve.^[30] Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1333x1000, 233 KB) Please see the file description page for further information. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1333x1000, 233 KB) Please see the file description page for further information. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... San Francisco redirects here. ... Colored flags flying high outside the Moscone Convention Center The Moscone Center is San Francisco, Californias largest convention center and exhibition hall. ... Steve Jobs (born Steven Paul Jobs on February 24, 1955) is the CEO, chairman and co-founder of Apple Inc. ... Apple Inc. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... GarageBand is a software application that allows users to create music or podcasts. ... For the Internet appliance line, see Linksys iPhone. ... VH1 (VH-1: Video Hits One until 1994 and VH1: Music First until 2003) is an American digital television channel that was created in January 1985 by Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment, at the time a division of Warner Communications and owners of MTV. VH1 and sister channel MTV are currently... This article is about the fruit. ...

Change in musical direction

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From the album Be. In 2004, after the three saw the movie Ray together, Kanye West and Mayer joined Common back in the studio. Mayer came up with the song's concept — fantasies — and his vocals were sampled for the track.^[31]

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Mayer began to collaborate extensively, often working with artists outside of his own genre. He appeared on Common's song "Go!" and on Kanye West's "Bittersweet Poetry".^b[›] Following these collaborations, Mayer received praise from rap heavyweights Jay-Z and Nelly.^[32] When asked about his presence in the hip hop community, Mayer said, "It's not music out there right now. That's why, to me, hip-hop is where rock used to be."^[33] Ray is a 2004 biographical film focusing on thirty years[2]of the life of legendary rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles. ... Kanye Omari West (pronounced /kÉ‘njÉ›j/) (born June 8, 1977) is an American record producer and rapper who rose to fame in the mid 2000s. ... Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. ... Jay-Z (aka the Jigga, HOV and Hova, born Shawn Carter on December 4, 1970 in Brooklyn, New York) is an African American rapper/hip hop artist and record label executive; one of the most popular and successful rappers of the late 1990s and early 2000s. ... For other uses, see Nelly (disambiguation). ...

It was around this time that Mayer began hinting a change in his musical interests, announcing that he was "closing up shop on acoustic sensitivity."^[33] In 2005, he began a string of collaborations with various blues artists, including Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, as well as jazz artist John Scofield. He also went on tour with legendary jazz pianist Herbie Hancock, which included a show at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, Tennessee. These collaborations led to recordings with several of these artists, namely, Clapton (Back Home, Crossroads Guitar Festival), Guy (Bring 'Em In), Scofield (That's What I Say), and King (80). Although Mayer has maintained a reputation for being a sensitive singer-songwriter, he has also gained distinction as an accomplished guitarist, influenced by the likes of the above artists, as well as Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robert Cray, and Freddie King.^[34] George Buddy Guy (born July 30, 1936) is a five-time Grammy Award-winning American blues and rock guitarist and singer. ... Riley B. King aka B. B. King (b. ... Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE[2] (born 30 March 1945) [3], nicknamed Slowhand, is a Grammy Award-winning English rock guitarist, singer, songwriter and composer. ... John Scofield (born December 26, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio)[1] is an American jazz guitarist and composer, who played and eventually collaborated with Miles Davis, Billy Cobham, Medeski Martin & Wood, and other important artists. ... Herbert Jeffrey Hancock (born April 12, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois) is an Academy Award and Grammy award-winning American jazz pianist and composer. ... The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is a four day annual music festival created and produced by Superfly Productions and AC Entertainment , first held in 2002. ... Manchester is a city located in Coffee County, Tennessee. ... This article is about the U.S. state of Tennessee. ... This article is about the Eric Clapton album. ... The Crossroads Guitar Festival was a music festival and benefit concert first held in 2004 and again in 2007. ... Bring Em In is a 2005 album released by Buddy Guy. ... Thats What I Say: John Scofield Plays the Music of Ray Charles is a Ray Charles tribute album by John Scofield. ... Track listing Early In The Morning (with Van Morrison) Tired Of Your Jive (with Billy Gibbons) The Thrill Is Gone (with Eric Clapton) Need Your Love So Bad (with Sheryl Crow) Aint Nobody Home (with Darryl Hall & John Oates) Hummingbird (with John Mayer) All Over Again (with Mark Knopfler... The term singer-songwriter refers to performers who both write and sing their own material. ... For the UK magazine, see Guitarist (magazine). ... Jimi Hendrix (November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American guitar virtuoso, singer and songwriter. ... Stephen Stevie Ray Vaughan (October 3, 1954 – August 27, 1990), born in Dallas, Texas, was an American blues guitarist. ... Robert Cray (foreground) Robert Cray (born 1 August 1953, in Columbus, Georgia) is a blues musician, guitarist and singer. ... Freddie King (September 3, 1934 – December 28, 1976) was an influential American blues guitarist and singer, best known for his recordings Hide Away, Have You Ever Loved A Woman and Going Down. // King was born Frederick Christian in Gilmer, Texas on September 3, 1934. ...

John Mayer Trio

Main article: John Mayer Trio

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From the album Try! The first single, "Who Did You Think I Was?," lyrically underscores Mayer's decision to move away from acoustic pop music and towards blues, with lines such as, "Got a brand new blues that I can't explain."^[35] This sample features an extended electric guitar solo.

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In the spring of 2005, Mayer formed the John Mayer Trio with bassist Pino Palladino and drummer Steve Jordan, both of whom he had met through previous studio sessions. The trio played a combination of blues and rock music. In October 2005, the Trio opened for The Rolling Stones during a sold-out club tour of their own,^[36] and that November, released a live album called Try! The band took a break in mid-2006. In September of 2006, Mayer announced plans for the Trio to begin work on a future studio album.^[37] Who Did you Think I Was was the first single released by blues-rock group John Mayer Trio from their first album, Try!. As it is from a live album, the single itself is a live recording. ... Deon Rexroat of Anberlin. ... Pino Palladino (born on October 17, 1957 in Cardiff, Wales, UK) is a noted rock and rhythm and blues electric bass player of Italian ancestry, related to the famous Angelo Palladino, from The Palladinos. ... For the comic book character, see Drummer (comics). ... Steve Jordan is the drummer in the John Mayer Trio. ... Rolling Stones redirects here. ... Try! is the first live album by the John Mayer Trio. ...

Continuum and beyond

Cover art for the single "Waiting on the World to Change," the first from the album Continuum.

Mayer's latest album, entitled Continuum, was released on September 12, 2006, and was produced by Mayer himself and Steve Jordan. Mayer suggested the album was intended to combine his signature pop music with the feel, sound, groove, and sensibilities of the blues. In that vein, two of the tracks from his trio release Try! — the funky "Vultures" and the blues centerpiece "Gravity" — also were included on Continuum.^[3] Image File history File linksMetadata Jm_wotwtc. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Jm_wotwtc. ... Alternate covers The Local 83 exclusive cover The front cover for the UK version Singles from Continuum Released: August 2006 Released: February 15, 2007 Continuum is singer-songwriter John Mayers award-winning third studio album. ... Alternate covers The Local 83 exclusive cover The front cover for the UK version Singles from Continuum Released: August 2006 Released: February 15, 2007 Continuum is singer-songwriter John Mayers award-winning third studio album. ... is the 255th day of the year (256th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The first single from Continuum was "Waiting on the World to Change," which debuted on The Ron and Fez Show. The song was the third most downloaded song of the week on the iTunes Music Store following its release on July 11, 2006, and debuted at #25 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. On August 23, 2006, Mayer debuted the entire album on the Los Angeles radio station Star 98.7, giving commentary on each track.^[38] A subsequent version was released the next day on the Clear Channel Music website as a streaming sneak preview. On September 21, 2006, Mayer appeared on CSI, playing "Waiting on the World to Change" and "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room". The song, "Gravity", was featured on the television series House in the episode "Cane & Able" and Numb3rs. He recorded a session for the British program Live From Abbey Road at Abbey Road Studios on October 22, 2006. Not to be confused with the Jars of Clay song Waiting on the World to Fall. See The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Movie Soundtrack. ... The Ron and Fez Show is a national radio show hosted by talk radio duo Ron Bennington and Fez Marie Whatley. ... The iTunes Store is an online business run by Apple Inc. ... is the 192nd day of the year (193rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... “Hot 100” redirects here. ... {| style=float:right; |- | |- | |} is the 235th day of the year (236th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... KYSR is a commercial radio station in Los Angeles, California, covering the Los Angeles-Orange County-Riverside-San Bernardino, California area on 98. ... Not to be confused with clear channel radio stations, which are AM radio stations with certain technical parameters. ... is the 264th day of the year (265th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is a popular Alliance Atlantis/CBS police procedural television series, running since October 2000, about a team of forensic scientists. ... House, also known as House, M.D., is an American medical drama television series created by David Shore and executive produced by Shore and film director Bryan Singer. ... Numb3rs (also capitalized as NUMB3RS and pronounced as Numbers) is an American television show produced by brothers Ridley Scott and Tony Scott. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... is the 295th day of the year (296th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

On December 7, 2006, Mayer was nominated for five 2007 Grammys, including "Album of the Year". The John Mayer Trio also received a nomination for their album, Try!. He won two: Best Pop Song with Vocal for "Waiting on the World to Change" and Best Pop Album for Continuum. Mayer remixed an acoustic version of his single, "Waiting on the World to Change" with vocal additions from fellow musician Ben Harper. In preparation for recording Continuum, Mayer had booked the Village Recorder in Los Angeles to record five demo acoustic versions of his songs with veteran musician Robbie McIntosh. These recordings became The Village Sessions, an EP released on December 12, 2006. As usual, Mayer oversaw the artwork of the release.^[39] is the 341st day of the year (342nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Benjamin Chase Ben Harper (born October 28, 1969) is an American musician. ... The Village (a. ... The Village Sessions[2] is an EP released by blues-rock artist John Mayer on December 12, 2006. ... is the 346th day of the year (347th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Mayer (center), with Frusciante (right) and Trucks (left), on the cover of Rolling Stone 1020

Mayer was featured on the cover of Rolling Stone (#1020) in February 2007, along with John Frusciante and Derek Trucks. He was named as one of the "New Guitar Gods," and the cover nicknamed him "Slowhand, Jr.," a reference to Eric Clapton.^[34] Additionally, he was selected by the editors of Time magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People of 2007 and was listed among artists and entertainers.^[40] Image File history File links Rolling_Stone_-_The_New_Guitar_Gods. ... Image File history File links Rolling_Stone_-_The_New_Guitar_Gods. ... John Anthony Frusciante (IPA pronunciation: ) (born March 5, 1970) is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and record producer. ... Derek Trucks (born June 8, 1979) is an American guitarist, bandleader (The Derek Trucks Band), and member of The Allman Brothers Band. ... Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE[2] (born 30 March 1945) [3], nicknamed Slowhand, is a Grammy Award-winning English rock guitarist, singer, songwriter and composer. ... TIME redirects here. ... Time 100 cover for 2007 The Time 100 is an annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, as assembled by Time. ...

On November 20, 2007, the re-issue of Continuum became available online and in stores. The release contains a bonus disc of six live songs from his 2007 tour: five from Continuum and a cover of the Ray Charles song "I Don't Need No Doctor".^[41] His new single, "Say," also became available through iTunes. On December 6, 2007, "Belief" was nominated for Best Male Pop Vocal for the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. He accompanied Alicia Keys on guitar on her song "No One" at the ceremony. is the 324th day of the year (325th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... I Dont Need No Doctor is a hit song by Ray Charles in 1966. ... is the 340th day of the year (341st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... ... Audio sample Info No One (help· info) No One is an R&B/soul song written by Alicia Keys for her third studio album, As I Am (2007). ...

In February 2008, Mayer hosted a three-day Caribbean cruise ship event that included performances with various musicians including David Ryan Harris, and Brett Dennen, among others. The event was called "The Mayercraft Carrier" and was held aboard the cruise ship known as the Carnival Victory.^[42] January 2005, left to right: David Ryan Harris, John Mayer and Steve Jobs at Macworld 11, SF Moscone Center. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ...

Where the Light Is, a live concert DVD, will be released on July 1, 2008 in vinyl, dual-disc, and download formats.^[43] is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ...

Other projects

Philanthropic activities

In 2002, Mayer began the "Back To You" Fund, a non-profit organization that focuses on fundraising in the areas of health care, education, the arts, and talent development. The foundation raises funds through the auction of exclusive John Mayer items, such as plectrums, t-shirts, and signed CDs, made available on Mayer's auction site. The auctions have been successful, with some tickets selling for more than seventeen times their face value.^[44][45] Various guitar picks A plectrum is a small flat tool used to pluck or strum a stringed instrument. ...

In an April 2007 blog entry, Mayer announced a new effort to help reverse global warming, dubbed "Another Kind of Green" (originally "Light Green", but changed because of copyright concerns).^[46] Mayer regards his proposal as a mid-ranged approach to being ecologically aware: neither fearful nor ambivalent about global warming.^[47] In this vein, while generally maintaining his lifestyle, he is gradually designing and implementing "products that are cheap, easy alternatives to cut down on plastics," and encouraging others to do the same through his blog.^[47] He has also converted his tour bus to bio-diesel fuel.^[47] Beginning in the summer of 2007, the environmental advocacy group Reverb has set up informational booths and helped his crew conserve energy on his tour dates.^[48] Global warming refers to the increase in the average temperature of the Earths near-surface air and oceans in recent decades and its projected continuation. ...

Mayer has performed at a number of benefits and telethons for charity throughout his career. In response to the Virginia Tech massacre, Mayer (along with Dave Matthews Band, Phil Vassar, and NaS) performed a free concert at Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium on September 6, 2007.^[49] On December 8, 2007, Mayer hosted the First Annual Charity Revue. He performed an acoustic set, with the John Mayer Trio followed by a performance with his tour band. The proceeds of this concert will be donated to Toys for Tots, Inner City Arts, and the Los Angeles Mission.^[50] This concert is set to be released as a DVD to be directed by Danny Clinch; it has not been announced whether the DVD proceeds will go to charity or not.^[51] The Virginia Tech massacre was a school shooting consisting of two separate attacks approximately two hours apart on April 16, 2007, which took place on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in Blacksburg, Virginia. ... Dave Matthews Band (also known by the acronym DMB) is a United States-based alternative rock band, originally formed in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 1991 by singer, songwriter, and guitarist Dave Matthews. ... Phil Vassar (born May 28, 1964 in Lynchburg, Virginia[1]) is an American country music artist, most notable for his songwriting and use of a piano as his most prominent backing instrument. ... For other uses, see Nas (disambiguation). ... Lane Stadium/Worsham Field is a stadium located in Blacksburg, Virginia. ... is the 249th day of the year (250th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 342nd day of the year (343rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... The John Mayer Trio is an American blues rock music group. ... Danny Clinch is a photographer and film director. ...

Design

In a Rolling Stone interview, Mayer recalled that after former Columbia Records head, Don Ienner, panned Continuum, he briefly considered quitting music and studying design full time.^[11] Mayer's interest in design, however, had long manifested itself in a number of ways. In 2003, Martin Guitars gave Mayer his own signature model acoustic guitar called the OM-28 John Mayer.^[53] The guitar was limited to a run of only 404, an Atlanta area code.^[54] This model was followed by the release of two Fender signature Stratocaster electric guitars, beginning in 2005. A third Stratocaster, finished in charcoal frost metallic paint with a racing stripe, was also a limited-release, with only 100 guitars made. In August 2006, Fender started manufacturing SERIES II John Mayer Stratocasters. The new Olympic white with mint green pickguard and cream plastics replaced the shoreline gold model.^[55] In January 2007, Two Rock collaborated with Mayer on custom-designed amps. Only 25 (all signed by Mayer himself) were made available to the public.^[56][57] June 2007 saw the release of the "album art" guitar, with the Continuum motif repeated on the face of the instrument,^[58] as well as a 500-run John Mayer signature Fender Statocaster in Cypress-Mica. Included with the limited Cypress-Mica model was the INCSvsJM gig bag that Mayer collaborated on with Incase designs. Not surprisingly, Mayer is a passionate collector of guitars, and in 2006 his collection was estimated at more than 200.^[11] The Air Max IV/Air Max 91; nowadays known as the Air Max BW, is the biggest selling Air Max shoe of all time Two pairs of Air Max, 2003, 2006 Nike Air Max is a shoe by the company Nike that was introduced in 1987 as the first example... Don Ienner was a record executive for Sony Music. ... C.F. Martin & Company is a guitar manufacturer established in 1833 by Christian Frederick Martin. ... Fender redirects here. ...

In addition to guitars, Mayer's handiwork ranges from T-shirts, guitar totes and, most dear to his heart, sneakers. In August 2006, Mayer started JMltd, a minor clothing line of Mayer-themed merchandise that he has designed. The products are currently available only at his shows, as of his 2007 summer tour, although he has said they will eventually be available online.^[59] 2007 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Writing

With the June 1, 2004, issue of Esquire, Mayer began a column called, "Music Lessons with John Mayer". Each article featured a lesson and his (often humorous) take on various topics, both of personal and popular interest. In the August 2005 issue, he invited readers to create music for orphaned lyrics he had written.^[60] The winner was Tim Fagan of L.A., as announced in the following January's issue.^[61] is the 152nd day of the year (153rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... August 2005 issue of Esquire Esquire is a mens magazine by the Hearst Corporation. ...

Mayer has been active online, and has maintained four blogs: a MySpace page, a blog at his official site, another at Honeyee.com, as well as a photoblog at StunningNikon.com. Although they primarily deal with career-related matters, they also contain jokes, comic videos, his convictions, and his personal activities; they occasionally overlap in content. He is noted for writing the blogs himself, and not through a publicist.^[40][12] His official blog's entry for 2008-01-23 contained a graphic that read, "Done & Dusted & Self Conscious & Back to Work." followed by the quote "There is danger in theoretical speculation of battle, in prejudice, in false reasoning, in pride, in braggadocio. There is one safe resource, the return to nature..."^c[›]; all the previous blog entries were deleted.^[62] He has since changed the contents of the blog entry several times. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 23rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Stand-up comedy is a growing hobby of Mayer's. He makes regular, although random, appearances at the famed Comedy Cellar when he is in New York. He says that although it is risky, it helps him write better.^[11] The Comedy Cellar is a famous comedy club in Manhattan, where many top New York comedians perform. ...

Touring

Despite being principally a solo musician, Mayer has toured with many groups, including Maroon 5,^[63] Guster,Mat Kearney, Counting Crows,^[64] Ben Folds, The Wallflowers, Teitur,^[65] Brett Dennen and Sheryl Crow. Crow and Mayer, who had just previously appeared on the Cars Soundtrack together, co-headlined a tour that ran from August to October 2006.^[66] Shortly thereafter, he began promoting Continuum in Europe with his band, as he has yet to reach the popularity abroad that he enjoys in North America.^[67] Beyond this, other international dates included United Arab Emirates, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. The initial North American leg wrapped on February 28, 2007, with a show at Madison Square Garden, a performance which the New York Post described as "career-defining."^[68] Mayer's 2007 live touring band consisted of: Maroon 5 is a soul-influenced American band originating from Los Angeles, California. ... Guster is an alternative rock band that is known for its live performances, unique sound, humor, and cult following formed by Adam Gardner, Ryan Miller, and Brian Rosenworcelin 1991 while attending Tufts University in Boston. ... Mat Kearney (IPA pronunciation: ) (born December 1, 1978) is a singer and songwriter born in Eugene, Oregon, and is now based out of Nashville, Tennessee. ... Counting Crows is a rock band originating from Berkeley, California. ... Benjamin Scott Folds (born September 12, 1966, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina[1] is an American singer-songwriter and the former frontman of the musical group Ben Folds Five. ... The Wallflowers are a Grammy Award-winning rock band from Los Angeles, California. ... Teitur Lassen (born 1977) is a singer-songwriter, from the Faroe Islands. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... Sheryl Suzanne Crow (born February 11, 1962) is an American blues rock singer, guitarist, bassist, and songwriter. ... Cars [SOUNDTRACK] is a 2006 Film, at Cars on Soundtrack. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... is the 59th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially simply as The Garden, has been the name of four arenas in New York City. ... The New York Post is the 13th-oldest newspaper published in the United States and the oldest to have been published continually as a daily. ...

Previous members of Mayer's live band include: January 2005, left to right: David Ryan Harris, John Mayer and Steve Jobs at Macworld 11, SF Moscone Center. ... David LaBruyere, also known as dela (Day-Lah) is a musician, songwriter and producer, most notably known as the bass guitarist on the road for John Mayer. ...

Mayer allows audio taping at most of his live performances, and he also allows for the non-commercial trading of those recordings. He does this to give fans the opportunity to recreate the live experience, and to encourage fan interaction.^[69]

On April 8, 2008 his official website announced the dates for the summer 2008 U.S. tour. Most dates include performances by Colbie Caillat and Brett Dennen. Colbie Caillat (pronounced Kole-bee Kal-lei) (born Colbie Marie Caillat on May 28, 1985 in Newbury Park, California) is an American pop singer-songwriter and guitarist from Malibu, California. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ...

Personal life

Mayer has a number of tattoos. These include: "Home" and "Life" (from the song title) on the back of his left and right arms respectively, "77" (his year of birth) on the left side of his chest, and a koi-like fish on his right shoulder. His entire left arm is covered in a sleeve tattoo that he acquired gradually, ending in April 2008; it includes: "SRV" (for his idol Stevie Ray Vaughan) on his shoulder, a decorated rectangle on his bicep, a dragon-like figure on his inner arm, and various other floral designs. In 2003, he got a tattoo of three squares on his right forearm, which, he has explained, he will fill in gradually.^[70] As of 2008, two are filled.^[71] Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1758) Koi can also mean a virtual pet species in Neopets. ... Ozzy Osbourne with his sleeve tattoo evident. ...

He is an avid collector of watches and owns timepieces costing into the tens of thousands of dollars.^[72][73] Mayer also has an extensive collection of sneakers, estimated (in 2006) at more than 200 pairs.^[11][74] 2006 is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Mayer dated Jennifer Love Hewitt briefly in 2002. In a comedy routine in May 2006, he joked they never consummated their relationship; he later apologized to her for the raunchy routine.^[75] Despite rumors to the contrary, Mayer did not date Heidi Klum in 2003.^[70] Mayer dated Jessica Simpson for about nine months, beginning in the summer of 2006. Rumors started in August of that year with a People magazine article, but kicked into high gear when Mayer and Simpson spent New Year's holiday together in New York City, both attending Christina Aguilera's New Year's Eve party.^[76] On the red carpet of the 2007 Grammy Awards, Ryan Seacrest asked Mayer about his relationship with Simpson, but Mayer cryptically responded in Japanese. Despite some initially conflicting translations, he said, "Jessica is a lovely woman, and I'm glad to be with her."^[77]d[›] Simpson also accompanied Mayer for several dates of his 2007 Continuum tour, and the two went on a trip to Rome in March of that year.^[78][79][80] However, the couple split in May 2007.^[81] He began dating actress