Biography
- Full Name: John Clayton Mayer
- Birth Place: Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
- Birth Date: October 16, 1977
Mayer played the guitar for several years before enrolling in the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts at the age of nineteen. 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. 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. 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.The two parted ways and Mayer embarked on a solo career.
After touring 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.In 2005, he began a string of collaborations with various blues artists,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.
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John Mayer: I Equate Dating with Punishment & Shame
John Mayer has been romantically connected to Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Simpson and Jennifer Love Hewitt , but admits that he has issues with women... more
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John Mayer Exclusive Concert On Letterman TONIGHT Nov 19, 2009
Tune in TONIGHT Thursday, November 19th at 8pm ET for an exclusive live concert webcast by recording artist John Mayer. Click here for a preview and... more
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John Mayer Webcast Live On Letterman November 19, 2009
Popular Web Series Returns With Exclusive Concert From Historic Ed Sullivan Theater Featuring Classic Mayer Hits and Songs From His New Album,... more
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Listen for Free: John Mayer's Concert from Last Night
John Mayer performed last night at the Ed Sullivan Theater. Terrific show! If you missed the Live on Letterman show last night you can watch the HOUR... more
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John Mayer makes sure music rises above tabloids
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Who Says John Mayer Can't Get Stoned?
John Mayer's new single lighting up controversy. (Plus, his Robert Pattinson-artsy "Who Says" video.) This first verse in John Mayer's new single is... more
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HollyNotes: Jennifer Aniston & John Mayer, Taylor Swift, and Jessica Simpson
This past week was a bit of mixed bag in the celebrity world-so much happened! So many things, not sure where to start! How about with the rumored... more
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John Mayer's New Video for "Who Says?"
John Mayer's getting stoned? We gave you the first listen to John Mayer's newest song, "Who Says?" We really liked the song, but thought the lyrics... more
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John Mayer Sports New Look & New Date
Singer/songwriter John Mayer and professional skateboarder Rob Dyrdek of the MTV show " Fantasy Factory" showed off their new duds and dates as they... more
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John Mayer Understands Why Miley Cyrus Quit Twitter
But John's not going anywhere fast John Mayer has taken it upon himself to explain why he thinks Miley Cyrus has quit Twitter. He does quite a good... more