John Mayer

John Mayer was born in Fairfield County, Connecticut, on October 16, 1977. He is an American singer, composer, and guitarist who attended Berklee College of Music in Boston before leaving to travel to Atlanta with Clay Cook in 1997. They established a band named Lo-Fi Masters together. Mayer continued to play local clubs after they split, honing his skills and gaining a following. After his performance at the 2001 South by Southwest Festival, he was signed to Aware Records and later to Columbia Records, where he released his first extended play, “Inside Wants Out.” His following two studio albums were commercially successful, going multi-platinum. In 2003, he won the Grammy Award for ‘Best Male Pop Vocal Performance’ for his hit ‘Your Body Is a Wonderland.’ Let’s celebrate his big day right here.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

John Clayton Mayer

Nickname:

Hawk

Birth date:

October 16, 1977

Age:

46

Zodiac Sign:

Libra

Height:

6' 2"

Relationship Status:

Single

Net Worth:

$70 million

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Background

John Clayton Mayer was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on October 16, 1977. He spent his junior year at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk, attending the Center for Global Studies. After seeing Michael J. Fox’s portrayal of Marty McFly in “Back to the Future,” Mayer’s father rented him a guitar when he was 13. A neighbor handed him a cassette of Stevie Ray Vaughan, which led him to other blues guitarists. While still in high school, he began performing in pubs and other locations after two years of practice. Mayer was 17 when he was diagnosed with cardiac dysrhythmia and spent the weekend in the hospital. The night he left the hospital, he wrote his first song.

Mayer considered attending college to pursue music, but his parents persuaded him of it. He then enrolled at Berklee College of Music when he was 19. At the encouragement of his college roommate Clay Cook, they left Berklee after two semesters and moved to Atlanta, where they formed a band called LoFi Masters and began performing in local coffee shops and club venues like Eddie’s Attic. According to Cook, they had aesthetic differences because of Mayer’s desire to go more toward pop music, so the two separated, and Mayer went on to pursue a solo career.

Mayer recorded the independent E.P. “Inside Wants Out” with the assistance of local producer and engineer Glenn Matullo. There are eight songs on the E.P., and Mayer performs lead vocals and plays guitar on all of them. With a full band and bass guitars played by E.P. co-producer David “DeLa” LaBruyere, the first song, ‘Back To You,’ was performed. The first commercial single from the album, ‘No Such Thing,’ was co-written by Cook, who also co-wrote several other songs. Cook’s only performance was backing vocals on the tune ’Comfortable.’

“Room for Squares” spawned many hit songs, including ‘No Such Thing,’ ‘Your Body is a Wonderland,’ and ‘Why Georgia.’ Mayer won a Grammy for ‘Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.’ In 2005, Mayer formed the Mayer Trio with bassist Pino Palladino and drummer Steve Jordan. On August 20, 2013, Mayer released a new album titled “Paradise Valley.” With 145,560 copies sold in the United States during its first week, it debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 list. After this, Mayer released the movie “The Search for Everything” on April 14, 2017. On May 10, 2018, Mayer released the song ‘New Light,’ which he co-produced with No I.D. In October 2018, he released the song ‘I Guess I Just Feel Like.’ On March 15, 2020, he announced his writing songs for a new album.

Career timeline

2001
He Releases His First Album

Mayer's label, Aware Records, issues his internet-only album, "Room for Squares,” which is a commercial success.

2003
He Wins a Grammy Award

Mayer receives a Grammy for ‘Best Male Pop Vocal Performance’ for ‘Your Body Is a Wonderland.’

2008
He Hosts a Cruise Event

Mayer hosts a three-day Caribbean cruise event that includes musical performances by different artists.

2017
He Releases “The Search for Everything”

Mayer's album "The Search for Everything" is published, and it is advertised by a third single titled ‘In the Blood.’

2021
He Announces His Eighth Album

Mayer's eighth album, "Sob Rock," is officially announced on June 4, followed by the release of the lead single ‘Last Train Home’ and a music video.

Why We Love John Mayer

  1. He is hard working

    Mayer is well known for his tendency to party but also puts a lot of effort into his music. Before his ascent to stardom, he developed the habit of working hard at an early age.

  2. He is a generous philanthropist

    Mayer established the Back to You fund in 2002 to assist children with health care, education, and the arts. The artist also helps by auctioning off his guitars and other things for worthy causes.

  3. His songs are relatable

    Whether you're going through a breakup, beginning a new relationship, or simply embracing the ups and downs of life, Mayer has so many songs that you can undoubtedly relate to. He has tunes that we adore.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. He is also a designer

    Mayer can charm live audiences by gently caressing his guitar, and he can even host television shows; however, he also creates tees, sneakers, guitars, and guitar amps.

  2. He knows Krav Maga

    Mayer is a Krav Maga practitioner, an Israeli form of hand-to-hand combat.

  3. He admires Stevie Ray Vaughan

    Mayer's fascination with Vaughan, the great American songwriter, began at 13 when a neighbor handed him Vaughan's cassette; his passion is so strong that he inked the letters 'S.R.V.' on his body.

  4. He worked at a gas station

    Mayer got paid $7 per hour to work at a gas station, and he purchased a Stevie Ray Vaughan signature Stratocaster in 1996 after saving for 15 months.

  5. He loves watches

    Mayer loves watches and he has a $20 million collection that is encrusted with gold and diamonds.

John Mayer FAQs

Did John Mayer and Taylor Swift date?

Swift and Mayer dated for a short time between 2009 and 2010.

Will John Mayer tour again?

Mayer is currently on tour in two countries, with 32 planned shows. Their next tour stop will be at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, followed by Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

What John Mayer song is about Katy Perry?

In 2017, Mayer told the “New York Times” that his song ‘Still Feel Like Your Man’ was a tribute to the fact that he hadn’t dated many people in the previous five or six years and that his time with Perry was his lone relationship during that period.

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