History of John Mayer in Timeline
John Mayer is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He briefly attended Berklee College of Music before forming Lo-Fi Masters. After the duo split, Mayer performed in local clubs, gaining recognition and performing at South by Southwest. He signed with Aware Records/Columbia Records, releasing his debut EP, Inside Wants Out (1999). His studio albums, Room for Squares (2001) and Heavier Things (2003), achieved critical and commercial success. "Your Body Is a Wonderland" from Room for Squares won him a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
1927: Birth of Richard Mayer
In 1927, Richard Mayer, John Mayer's father, was born. He later became a principal at Central High School in Bridgeport.
1947: Birth of Margaret Hoffman
In 1947, Margaret (née Hoffman), John Mayer's mother, was born. She later became a middle-school English teacher.
October 16, 1977: John Mayer's Birth
On October 16, 1977, John Clayton Mayer was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist.
1995: Death of Jerry Garcia
In 1995, Jerry Garcia's death led to several reunions of the Grateful Dead's surviving members, later including John Mayer.
1997: Enrollment at Berklee and Formation of LoFi Masters
In 1997, John Mayer enrolled at Berklee College of Music at age 19. He later left Berklee with Clay Cook to form a two-man band called LoFi Masters, performing in local venues.
1997: Formation of Lo-Fi Masters and Enrollment at Berklee
In 1997, John Mayer enrolled at Berklee College of Music. He left for Atlanta with Clay Cook to form the short-lived rock duo Lo-Fi Masters.
1999: Release of 'Inside Wants Out'
In 1999, John Mayer released his debut extended play (EP), Inside Wants Out, through Aware Records, an imprint of Columbia Records.
2000: Performance at South by Southwest Festival
In 2000, John Mayer performed at the South by Southwest festival, leading to his signing with Aware Records.
2001: Release of 'Room for Squares'
In 2001, John Mayer released his first studio album, Room for Squares. It was met with critical and commercial success.
2001: Release and Re-release of 'Room for Squares'
In early 2001, Aware Records released John Mayer's internet-only album, Room for Squares. In September 2001, Columbia Records remixed and re-released the album with updated artwork and an added track, "3x5".
2002: Mayer's Growing Reputation
As early as 2002, Mayer began to be noticed for being more ambitious than his albums showed. Fame allowed him access to his early influences, and he began collaborating with blues and jazz artists.
2002: Success of 'Room for Squares'
By the end of 2002, Room for Squares had spawned radio hits such as "No Such Thing", "Your Body Is a Wonderland", and "Why Georgia", receiving critical praise.
2002: "Back to You" Fund Creation
In 2002, John Mayer established the "Back to You" Fund, a nonprofit organization focusing on fundraising for health care, education, the arts, and talent development.
February 2003: Release of 'Any Given Thursday'
In February 2003, John Mayer released a live CD and DVD titled Any Given Thursday, which featured previously unrecorded songs.
December 2003: Collaboration with Buddy Guy
In December 2003, John Mayer accompanied Buddy Guy in a concert at the Irving Plaza.
2003: Release of 'Heavier Things'
In 2003, John Mayer released his second studio album, Heavier Things, which was met with critical and commercial success and peaked atop the Billboard 200.
2003: Grammy Award for 'Your Body Is a Wonderland'
In 2003, John Mayer won a Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Your Body Is a Wonderland".
2003: Signature model acoustic guitar with Martin Guitars
In 2003, Martin Guitars gave John Mayer his own signature model acoustic guitar called the OM-28 John Mayer, limited to a run of only 404.
January 2004: Performance at Macworld Conference & Expo
In January 2004, Steve Jobs invited John Mayer to perform during Apple's annual keynote address at the Macworld Conference & Expo as Jobs introduced the music production software GarageBand.
May 2004: Death of Annie Hoffman
In May 2004, John Mayer's grandmother, Annie Hoffman, passed away. He dedicated his Grammy award to her.
June 2004: Began column in Esquire
In June 2004, John Mayer began writing a column called "Music Lessons with John Mayer" in Esquire magazine. Each article featured a lesson and his views on various topics.
2004: Hosted comedy special on VH1
In 2004, John Mayer hosted a one-shot, half-hour comedy special on VH1 titled John Mayer Has a TV Show.
2004: Release of 'As/Is' Live Concert Recordings
In 2004, John Mayer recorded live concerts across seven nights of his U.S. tour, which were released to the iTunes Store under the title As/Is.
2004: Surprise performance at Pennsbury High School senior prom
In 2004, after a public campaign by their senior class president, John Mayer performed a surprise three-song set at the Pennsbury High School senior prom.
August 2005: Reader participation in Esquire column
In the August 2005 issue of Esquire, John Mayer invited readers to create music for orphaned lyrics he had written for his "Music Lessons" column. The winner was Tim Fagan of Los Angeles, announced in January of the following year.
October 2005: Opening for The Rolling Stones and Releasing 'Try!'
In October 2005, the John Mayer Trio opened for The Rolling Stones. In November 2005, the John Mayer Trio released the live album Try!.
2005: Shift to Blues and Rock Music and Formation of John Mayer Trio
By 2005, John Mayer had moved away from acoustic music and delved into blues and rock, forming the John Mayer Trio. He released the live album Try! in 2005.
2005: Grammy for Song of the Year for 'Daughters'
In 2005, John Mayer won the Grammy for Song of the Year for "Daughters". He also won Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
2005: Release of Fender signature Stratocaster electric guitars
In 2005, two Fender signature Stratocaster electric guitars were released.
2005: Formation of the John Mayer Trio
In the spring of 2005, John Mayer formed the John Mayer Trio with bassist Pino Palladino and drummer Steve Jordan, combining blues and rock music. In October 2005, they opened for the Rolling Stones.
January 2006: Release of Martin OMJM John Mayer acoustic guitar
In January 2006, Martin Guitars released the Martin OMJM John Mayer acoustic guitar, intended to have many of the attributes of the Martin OM-28 John Mayer but with a more affordable price tag.
May 2006: Contribution to 'Cars' Soundtrack
In May 2006, John Mayer contributed a cover of the song "Route 66" for the Pixar animated film Cars. His rendition garnered a Grammy nomination.
July 11, 2006: Release of 'Waiting on the World to Change'
On July 11, 2006, John Mayer released "Waiting on the World to Change". It was the third-most downloaded song of the week on the iTunes Store.
August 2006: Manufacture of SERIES II John Mayer Stratocasters by Fender
In August 2006, Fender started manufacturing SERIES II John Mayer Stratocasters.
August 23, 2006: Debut of 'Continuum' on Radio
On August 23, 2006, John Mayer debuted the entire album Continuum on Los Angeles radio station Star 98.7, offering commentary on each track.
September 12, 2006: Release of 'Continuum'
On September 12, 2006, John Mayer's third studio album, Continuum, was released, produced by Mayer and Steve Jordan. Mayer intended to combine blues and pop in the album.
September 21, 2006: Appearance on 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'
On September 21, 2006, John Mayer appeared on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, playing "Waiting on the World to Change" and "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room".
October 22, 2006: Recording for 'Live from Abbey Road'
On October 22, 2006, John Mayer recorded a session for the British program Live from Abbey Road at Abbey Road Studios.
December 7, 2006: Grammy Nominations
On December 7, 2006, John Mayer was nominated for five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. The Trio received a nomination for Try!.
December 12, 2006: Release of 'The Village Sessions'
On December 12, 2006, The Village Sessions, an EP consisting of acoustic versions of John Mayer's songs, was released.
2006: Marijuana Use
In 2006, John Mayer mentioned that he had begun using marijuana.
2006: Hal David Starlight Award
In 2006, John Mayer received the Hal David Starlight Award at the 37th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
2006: Release of 'Continuum'
In 2006, John Mayer released his third studio album, Continuum, which received positive critical reception. It was nominated for Album of the Year and won Best Pop Vocal Album at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards.
2006: Estimated number of guitars in personal collection
In 2006, John Mayer was estimated to have more than 200 guitars in his personal collection.
2006: Stevie Ray Vaughan Album
In a 2006 interview on the New Zealand show Close Up, John Mayer clarified the story of how he received a Stevie Ray Vaughan album.
2006: Hiatus of the John Mayer Trio
In mid-2006, the John Mayer Trio took a break.
January 2007: Collaboration with Two Rock on custom-designed amps
In January 2007, Two Rock collaborated with John Mayer on custom-designed amps. Only 25 (all signed by Mayer himself) were made available to the public, along with a 500-run John Mayer signature Fender Stratocaster in Cypress-Mica.
February 2007: Rolling Stone Cover: New Guitar Gods
In February 2007, John Mayer appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine alongside John Frusciante and Derek Trucks, being lauded as one of the "New Guitar Gods" and nicknamed "Slowhand Jr." Critics, however, often found Mayer's music to be too safe.
February 28, 2007: End of North American 'Continuum' Tour
On February 28, 2007, John Mayer's initial North American Continuum tour ended with a show at Madison Square Garden.
July 7, 2007: Live Earth Performance
On July 7, 2007, John Mayer participated in the East Rutherford, New Jersey, location of the Live Earth project, a musical rally supporting climate change awareness.
September 6, 2007: Virginia Tech Benefit Concert
On September 6, 2007, John Mayer performed at a free benefit concert at Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium to support the Virginia Tech community after the school shooting.
November 20, 2007: Re-issue of Continuum
On November 20, 2007, the re-issue of John Mayer's album Continuum became available online and in stores, featuring a bonus disc of six live songs from his 2007 tour and a cover of Ray Charles' song "I Don't Need No Doctor".
December 6, 2007: "Belief" nominated for Grammy
On December 6, 2007, John Mayer's song "Belief" was nominated for Best Male Pop Vocal for the 50th Annual Grammy Awards and he accompanied Alicia Keys on guitar on her song "No One" at the ceremony.
December 8, 2007: Performance at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live
On December 8, 2007, John Mayer performed at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, which was later released as a live concert film titled "Where the Light Is" on July 1, 2008.
2007: Increased Tabloid Exposure
By 2007, John Mayer's personal life, particularly his relationships with celebrities, became regular fodder for gossip media, leading him to make efforts to control his public image.
2007: Endorsement of Volkswagen's GarageMaster guitar campaign
In 2007, John Mayer was selected to endorse Volkswagen's GarageMaster electric guitar campaign and was featured playing the guitar in ads. He also used and endorsed the BlackBerry Curve.
2007: "Bittersweet Poetry" Release
In the summer of 2007, "Bittersweet Poetry" was released as an iTunes pre-order bonus track to the album Graduation.
January 23, 2008: Deletion of blog entries
On January 23, 2008, John Mayer posted a quote and deleted all previous blog entries on his blogs.
February 2008: "The Mayercraft Carrier" Event
In February 2008, John Mayer hosted a three-day Caribbean cruise event called "The Mayercraft Carrier", which included performances with various musicians including David Ryan Harris, Brett Dennen, Colbie Caillat, and Dave Barnes.
July 1, 2008: Release of Where the Light Is
On July 1, 2008, John Mayer released "Where the Light Is", a live concert film of his performance at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on December 8, 2007, directed by Danny Clinch.
July 2008: "Where the Light Is" Release
In July 2008, CDs and DVDs of the first annual Charity Revue were released as "Where the Light Is".
February 9, 2009: Mayer Discusses Grammy Award
On February 9, 2009, John Mayer told Ellen DeGeneres that he thought Alicia Keys' "If I Ain't Got You" was a better song, and he gave her half of his Grammy.
July 7, 2009: Tribute to Michael Jackson
On July 7, 2009, John Mayer performed an instrumental guitar version of Michael Jackson's "Human Nature" at Jackson's televised memorial service.
September 24, 2009: "Who Says" Release
On September 24, 2009, John Mayer released the first single, "Who Says", in advance of his album Battle Studies.
November 2009: Collaboration with Taylor Swift
In November 2009, Taylor Swift provided vocals for the song "Half of My Heart" on John Mayer's album Battle Studies.
November 17, 2009: Battle Studies Debut
On November 17, 2009, John Mayer's fourth studio album, Battle Studies, debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart.
2009: Release of 'Battle Studies'
In 2009, John Mayer released Battle Studies, marking his return to pop music.
February 2010: Magazine Interviews and Withdrawal
In February 2010, after two revealing and highly controversial magazine interviews with Rolling Stone and Playboy magazines, John Mayer withdrew from public life and ceased giving interviews.
June 21, 2010: "Half of My Heart" Release
On June 21, 2010, John Mayer released "Half of My Heart" as a single from the album Battle Studies.
September 14, 2010: Deletion of Twitter account
On September 14, 2010, John Mayer deleted his personal Twitter account.
2010: Announcement of production model of Black1 guitar
In 2010, Fender announced a production model of John Mayer's Black1 guitar. Un-relic'd production versions of the guitar were produced for a limited run of 500 worldwide. In addition, full production signature Stratocasters were produced in three-tone sunburst and Olympic White finishes.
2010: CMT Crossroads concert with Keith Urban
In 2010, John Mayer and Keith Urban performed a medley of their songs and a rendition of George Michael's single "Faith" at a CMT Crossroads concert. The performance led to Urban and Mayer teaming up again for future performances, including at the 2010 CMT Music Awards.
2010: Playboy Interview Controversy and Apology
In 2010, John Mayer faced intense backlash for a controversial Playboy interview in which he made sexually explicit and racially insensitive comments. He subsequently apologized via Twitter and at a concert in Nashville.
2010: Withdrawal from Public Life
In 2010, John Mayer withdrew from public life after several controversial incidents with the media.
2010: Rumors with Taylor Swift
In 2010, after the release of "Half of My Heart" in 2009, the media reported rumors about John Mayer and Taylor Swift being a couple, an assertion that neither addressed. Subsequently, Swift released a song called "Dear John", which was widely believed to be about her relationship with him.
September 16, 2011: Born and Raised Album Delay
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 that he had surgery to remove a granuloma on his vocal cords and was on complete vocal rest for a month or more.
2011: Development of interest in The Grateful Dead's music
In 2011, John Mayer began to develop a strong interest in the music of the Grateful Dead after hearing their song Althea by chance on Pandora radio.
2011: Discovery of Grateful Dead
In 2011, John Mayer happened upon a song by the Grateful Dead while listening to Pandora, which sparked his interest in the band's music.
2011: Tiger Jam Headliner
In 2011, John Mayer headlined Tiger Jam in Las Vegas alongside Keith Urban, helping to raise approximately $750,000 for the Tiger Woods Foundation.
February 27, 2012: "Shadow Days" Release
On February 27, 2012, John Mayer released "Shadow Days", the first single from his album Born and Raised.
March 9, 2012: Tour Cancellation
On March 9, 2012, John Mayer announced that he had been forced to cancel his tour and refrain from all singing indefinitely due to the return of the granuloma.
May 2012: Reflection on Controversy
In May 2012, John Mayer reflected on the controversy surrounding his 2010 Playboy interview during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
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.
June 2012: Criticism of 'Dear John'
In June 2012, John Mayer criticized Taylor Swift's song "Dear John", expressing that she never contacted him about it and considered it an abuse of her talent.
September 2012: Botox Injections
In September 2012, Dr. Gerald Berke paralyzed John Mayer's vocal cords with a series of high-dose Botox injections, hoping that they would allow the granuloma to heal.
December 2012: Performance with The Rolling Stones
In December 2012, John Mayer played with The Rolling Stones in New Jersey.
2012: Paradise Valley Wildfire
In the summer of 2012, a wildfire in Paradise Valley destroyed 12,000 acres.
January 2013: Recovery from Vocal Cord Issues
In January 2013, John Mayer recovered from the granuloma on his vocal cords.
April 2013: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
In April 2013, John Mayer made an appearance at the Crossroads Guitar Festival, and at the 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, where he inducted the late Albert King.
April 25, 2013: Concert at Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
On April 25, 2013, John Mayer performed a show at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater in Alabama, which marked his first full-length concert since his health troubles.
June 2013: Paradise Valley Announcement
In June 2013, John Mayer announced that he was finishing work on his sixth album, Paradise Valley, and collaborated with Frank Ocean on the song "Wildfire Pt. 2", and with Katy Perry on "Who You Love".
June 18, 2013: "Paper Doll" Lyric Video Release
On June 18, 2013, John Mayer released a lyric video for the album's first single, "Paper Doll", on his official YouTube page.
August 20, 2013: Paradise Valley Album Release
On August 20, 2013, John Mayer's album Paradise Valley was released and debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart.
December 2013: "Who You Love" Music Video Release
In December 2013, a music video was released for John Mayer's song "Who You Love", featuring Katy Perry.
March 2014: Lawsuit Against Watch Dealer
In March 2014, John Mayer sued watch dealer Robert Maron for $656,000 after discovering that seven of the watches he purchased contained counterfeit parts.
April 2014: Australian Tour
In April 2014, John Mayer's tour in support of Born and Raised and Paradise Valley visited Australia.
May 27, 2014: "XO" Digital Download
On May 27, 2014, John Mayer's studio version of the Beyoncé song "XO" was made available for digital download by Columbia Records through the iTunes Store.
June 1, 2014: "XO" on Billboard Hot 100
For the week ending June 1, 2014, John Mayer's version of "XO" debuted at number 90 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
September 2014: Duet with Barbra Streisand
In September 2014, John Mayer recorded the song "Come Rain or Come Shine" as a duet with Barbra Streisand for her album Partners.
2014: Over 20 Million Albums Sold Worldwide
By 2014, John Mayer had sold a total of over 20 million albums worldwide.
2014: Departure from Fender Artist status
In 2014, John Mayer announced that he was no longer a Fender Artist, leading to his signature line of guitars being pulled from production.
2014: Cameo in Zombeavers
In 2014, John Mayer made a cameo as a truck driver in the comedy horror film Zombeavers.
January 16, 2015: Open letter to IWC on Hodinkee
On January 16, 2015, John Mayer wrote an open letter to the watch brand IWC in his column for the horology website Hodinkee, encouraging them to embrace their heritage and simplify their design language.
February 2015: Grammy Awards Performance with Ed Sheeran
In February 2015, John Mayer performed alongside Ed Sheeran at the Grammy Awards.
May 2015: Lawsuit Dropped
In May 2015, John Mayer dropped his lawsuit against Robert Maron, releasing a statement asserting that his research restored his belief that Maron was an expert on Rolex watches and never sold him a counterfeit watch.
June 2015: Guest appearance with Phil Lesh and Friends
In June 2015, John Mayer made a guest appearance for two nights with Phil Lesh and Friends at Terrapin Crossroads, recreating the Grateful Dead's notable May 8 and June 9, 1977, concerts.
2015: Collaboration with PRS Guitars
In 2015, John Mayer announced that he was collaborating with PRS Guitars.
2015: Annual tour participation
In 2015, John Mayer joined each annual tour from 2015 to the present.
2015: Formation of Dead & Company
In 2015, John Mayer joined three former members of the Grateful Dead to form the band Dead & Company.
2015: Performance with Weir and plans to work together
In 2015, while the Dead's Fare Thee Well shows with Trey Anastasio were also being planned, John Mayer performed "Althea" with Weir on The Late Late Show, along with "Truckin'". Weir was impressed with Mayer's take on the material and began planning to work with him after the Fare Thee Well shows, despite them being billed as something of finale for the band and its legacy.
2015: Guest hosting The Late Late Show
In early 2015, CBS invited John Mayer to guest host The Late Late Show on three dates, February 4–6, after the retirement of Craig Ferguson.
2015: Role in Get Hard
In the 2015 film Get Hard, John Mayer played a version of himself who is disgusted with the "monetization of the creative process".
2015: Touring with Grateful Dead members
Since 2015, John Mayer has been touring with Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead. The role of bassist in Dead & Company has instead been played by Oteil Burbridge of the Allman Brothers Band. Jeff Chimenti, who has toured with the various spin-offs of the Dead since the 1990s, is the group's keyboardist.
January 2016: Postponement of Studio Album
As a result of his touring with Dead & Company, John Mayer postponed working on his next studio album until January 2016.
March 2016: Revelation of the Super Eagle guitar
In March 2016, John Mayer and PRS revealed their collaborative project, the Super Eagle. This was a limited release from PRS's Private Stock line of instruments and each guitar features ultra-grade woods, abalone inlay, JCF Audio preamps, and a hand-signed sticker by glass-artist David Smith. Only 100 were produced, each retailing for over $10,000.
November 17, 2016: "Love on the Weekend" Release
On November 17, 2016, John Mayer released "Love on the Weekend" as the lead single from his EP The Search for Everything: Wave One.
2016: Touring the US with Dead & Company
Dead & Company, formed by John Mayer and surviving members of the Grateful Dead in August 2015, continued to tour the US into 2016.
2016: Sobriety
In 2016, John Mayer decided to become sober after experiencing a six-day hangover following Drake's 30th birthday party.
2016: Rolling Stone interview on the genesis of Dead & Company
In 2016, Weir discussed the genesis of Dead & Company and his thoughts about working with John Mayer in an interview with Rolling Stone.
January 2017: Announcement of J-MOD 100 signature amp
In January 2017 at the NAMM Show, PRS and John Mayer announced the J-MOD 100 signature amp.
January 20, 2017: The Search for Everything: Wave One Release
On January 20, 2017, John Mayer released his EP The Search for Everything: Wave One.
February 24, 2017: The Search for Everything: Wave Two Release
On February 24, 2017, John Mayer released his EP The Search for Everything: Wave Two, along with the single "Still Feel Like Your Man".
April 14, 2017: The Search for Everything Album Release
On April 14, 2017, John Mayer released the album The Search for Everything.
May 1, 2017: "In the Blood" Release
On May 1, 2017, John Mayer released "In the Blood" as the third single from The Search for Everything album.
June 2017: Revelation of the Super Eagle II
In June 2017, the Super Eagle II was revealed, limited to 120 instruments.
2017: Concert Review
In 2017, Chris Richards reviewed a John Mayer concert and acknowledged Mayer's skill as a guitarist but criticized his songwriting and lyrics.
2017: Release of 'The Search for Everything'
In 2017, John Mayer released his seventh album, The Search for Everything, a loose concept album based around themes of a romantic break-up.
2017: Interview with Rolling Stone
In a 2017 interview with Rolling Stone, Lesh praised Dead & Company's performances and explained his decision not to take part in the band.
2017: Touring with Dead & Company
Throughout the summer and fall of 2017, John Mayer continued touring with Dead & Company.
January 2018: Dead & Company Summer Tour Announcement
In January 2018, Dead & Company announced their Dead & Company Summer Tour 2018.
January 2018: Announcement of John Mayer Signature D-45
In January 2018, Martin Guitar announced the limited-release (45 instruments) John Mayer Signature D-45, with list price $14,999.
February 2018: Rescheduled Dead & Company Tour
In February 2018, the Dead & Company tour dates, which had been postponed due to John Mayer's appendectomy in December 2017, were rescheduled.
March 2018: Release of the Silver Sky model by PRS
In March 2018, John Mayer's signature Silver Sky model was released by PRS, available in four colors. The guitar received positive reviews, with Guitar Player magazine naming it "Editor's Pick".
May 10, 2018: "New Light" Release
On May 10, 2018, John Mayer released the single "New Light", co-produced by No I.D. and himself.
September 2018: Trailer for "Current Mood" Instagram Live show
In September 2018, John Mayer showed a trailer for his new Instagram Live show, Current Mood, on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
September 30, 2018: Debut of "Current Mood" on IGTV
On September 30, 2018, John Mayer's new Instagram Live show, Current Mood, debuted on his IGTV account.
October 24, 2018: "I Guess I Just Feel Like" Premiere
On October 24, 2018, John Mayer premiered a song titled "I Guess I Just Feel Like" during his performance at the iHeartRadio Theater.
December 12, 2018: World Tour Announcement
On December 12, 2018, John Mayer announced a world tour for 2019.
March 1, 2019: Heart and Armor Foundation Established
On March 1, 2019, John Mayer established the Heart and Armor Foundation to support veterans of war.
March 21, 2019: Current Mood episode
On March 21, 2019, John Mayer discussed his relationships during an episode of Current Mood.
November 18, 2019: New season of Current Mood
John Mayer's latest season of Current Mood began on Sunday November 18, 2019, with guest Shawn Mendes and surprise feature with Camila Cabello on his first episode. For Current Mood Mayer coined notable jingles including "Camila Camendes", "CVS Bag", and "Drone Shot of My Yacht".
2019: Singles Release
Throughout 2019, John Mayer released two singles, "I Guess I Just Feel Like" on February 22, and "Carry Me Away" on September 6.
March 15, 2020: New Album in Progress
During an episode of John Mayer's show "Current Mood" on March 15, 2020, he revealed that he was in the process of writing and recording songs for a new album.
June 1, 2021: Sob Rock Album Announcement
On June 1, 2021, John Mayer officially announced his eighth album Sob Rock and released the lead single, "Last Train Home", along with an accompanying music video on June 4.
July 16, 2021: Sob Rock Album Release
On July 16, 2021, John Mayer released his album Sob Rock, as well as a music video for the song "Shot in the Dark".
2021: Release of 'Sob Rock'
In 2021, John Mayer released his eighth album, Sob Rock, inspired by 1980s soft rock music.
January 2022: Bob Saget's Death and Aftermath
In January 2022, after the unexpected death of comedian Bob Saget, John Mayer arranged for Saget's body to be flown back to Los Angeles on a private jet. He also helped retrieve Saget's car from Los Angeles International Airport.
2022: Dead & Company touring and recording plans
In 2022, Dead & Company continued to tour and considered recording a studio album consisting of songs from the Grateful Dead catalog and potentially some originals.
2022: Role in Vengeance
In 2022, John Mayer had a small role in the film Vengeance, playing a friend of the lead character.
October 2023: Announcement of Sirius XM channel "Life with John Mayer"
In October 2023, John Mayer announced a new real-time satellite radio channel on Sirius XM, titled "Life with John Mayer".
2023: Guest star appearance on Impractical Jokers
In 2023, John Mayer appeared as a guest star on the fourth episode of the tenth season of the TruTV show Impractical Jokers.
March 2024: Appointment as "Creative Conduit" at Audemars Piguet
In March 2024, John Mayer was appointed with the title of "Creative Conduit" at Audemars Piguet. He also announced a new limited-edition collaborative Perpetual Calendar Royal Oak model (Ref. 26574BC.OO.1220BC.02), dubbed the "John Mayer" and designed by its namesake, featuring a "Crystal Sky" faceted blue dial, a white-gold case and bracelet, and limited to 200 pieces.
November 2024: Debut of interview series "How's Life" on Sirius XM
In November 2024, John Mayer began an interview series on the Sirius XM channel "Life with John Mayer" called "How's Life," featuring conversations with fellow musicians. Billy Joel was the first guest.
2024: Appointment as Creative Conduit of Audemars Piguet
In 2024, John Mayer was appointed as the Creative Conduit of Audemars Piguet.
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