In a delusional world, John Mayer is the heartthrob you know would end up in a breakup, but you still want a relationship with him. His charm knows no bounds, as his guitar pulls your heartstrings.
The singer-songwriter is one of the most influential artists in the 2000s, who popularized melancholic acoustics with jazzy undertones. Mayer’s song would emulate blues-rock to adult contemporary.
John Mayer’s Start of Musical Journey
John Mayer discovered his love for guitar after he watched Michael J. Fox’s guitar performance as Marty McFly in Back to The Future.
He was then introduced to blues music when his neighbor lent him a Stevie Ray Vaughan cassette. He got into Berklee College of Music, given his proficiency in electric guitar.
But he didn’t want to limit his musical pursuits to a single instrument, so he dropped out of college after two semesters. He then pursued a songwriting career in Atlanta. He formed a duo with his former classmate Clay Cook, performing at the local coffeehouse circuit. However, they parted ways soon after.
John then ventured into his solo career by repackaging the duo’s songs and compiling some of his own compositions in the self-released 1999 EP called Inside Wants Out.
John Mayer’s Phenomenal Career
His debut single, “Room for Squares,” went triple platinum, followed by his sophomore single, “Heavier Things,” swiftly climbing the Billboard Top 200 charts in 2003. Soon, his enticing voice garnered him Grammys for hit singles like “Your Body Is a Wonderland” and “Daughters.”
The Grammy spree continued with his 2006 album “Continnum,” earning him awards for Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. The album also peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200.
He found his voice, which was a perfect concoction of rock, blues, and soul. He continued to deliver hits with albums like–
Battle of Studies, Born and Raised, The Search Of Everything, and Sob Rock.
Legendary guitarists like Eric Clapton recognized and lauded his impeccable guitar skills. While Mayer also collaborated with Blues legend BB King.
Does John Mayer Have a Brother?
John Mayer, born on 16 October 1977, grew up in a humble household in Fairfield County, Connecticut. His father, Richard Mayer, was a high school principal, while his mother, Margaret Mayer, was a middle school English teacher. The two divorced on 11 February 2009 but remained close to all their sons.
John Mayer has an older half-sister, Rachel. He is the middle of three sons, with Carl as his older brother and Ben as his younger brother.
Carl hosts a trivia game show on Instagram called the $15 gameshow. He entertains his 12.8K followers on Instagram with various antics, which are quite hilarious.
Ben did pursue music, but only as a hobby. He has completely stayed away from the limelight.
John Mayer’s Roller-Coaster Love Life
John was on the love ride during the 2000s, given that the handsome singer was one of the most sought-after celebrities. His roster of beautiful women has no spectrum whatsoever, as he has dated from unknown names to the most prominent celebrities.
Some of the women he dated include–
Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jessica Simpson, Cameron Diaz, Minka Kelly, Jennifer Anniston, Sheana Shay from Vanderpump Rules, Rashida Jones, Renee Zellweger, Katy Perry, and recently, Kristin Cavallari.
But his most publicized relationship has to be with Taylor Swift in 2009, of which the latter wrote several songs for Mayer.
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