Challenges Faced by John Mayer: Obstacles and Turning Points

Resilience and perseverance in the journey of John Mayer. A timeline of obstacles and growth.

John Mayer is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He briefly attended Berklee College of Music before forming Lo-Fi Masters in Atlanta. After the duo split, he continued performing, gaining recognition at the 2000 South by Southwest festival and signing with Aware Records/Columbia Records. His debut EP was 'Inside Wants Out' (1999). His first two albums, 'Room for Squares' (2001) and 'Heavier Things' (2003), achieved critical and commercial success. 'Your Body Is a Wonderland,' from 'Room for Squares,' won a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, and 'Heavier Things' reached number one on the Billboard 200.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles

2010: Mayer withdraws from public life

In 2010, John Mayer withdrew from public life after several controversial incidents with the media, and began drawing inspiration from 1970s pop music.

September 16, 2011: Born and Raised Delay Announcement

On September 16, 2011, John Mayer announced on his blog that his next record, Born and Raised, would be delayed due to treatment he was receiving for a granuloma discovered on his vocal cords.

October 20, 2011: Vocal Cord Surgery

On October 20, 2011, John Mayer posted about undergoing surgery to remove a granuloma from his vocal cords and announced complete vocal rest for a month or more, during which he planned to travel the country.

March 9, 2012: Tour Cancellation

On March 9, 2012, John Mayer announced that he was forced to cancel his tour and refrain from all singing indefinitely due to the return of the granuloma on his vocal cords.

May 2012: Release of Born and Raised

In May 2012, John Mayer released his fifth studio album, Born and Raised, after its release was delayed due to the discovery of a granuloma on his vocal cords.

September 2012: Botox Treatment

In September 2012, John Mayer's vocal cords were paralyzed with a series of high-dose Botox injections by otolaryngologist Dr. Gerald Berke, hoping that they would allow the granuloma to heal.