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John Mayer

John Mayer is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He briefly attended Berklee College of Music before relocating to Atlanta and forming Lo-Fi Masters. Following the duo's split, he continued performing in local clubs and gained recognition. His performance at South by Southwest led to a record deal with Aware Records, releasing his debut EP, Inside Wants Out, in 1999. Mayer achieved critical and commercial success with his first two studio albums, Room for Squares (2001) and Heavier Things (2003). "Your Body Is a Wonderland" from Room for Squares earned him a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, while Heavier Things topped the Billboard 200.

1927: Richard Mayer's Birth

In 1927, Richard Mayer, John Mayer's father, was born.

1947: Margaret Hoffman's Birth

In 1947, Margaret Hoffman, John Mayer's mother, was born.

June 9, 1977: No event available for this date

No event details are available for June 9, 1977.

October 16, 1977: John Mayer's Birth

On October 16, 1977, John Clayton Mayer was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

1995: Death of Jerry Garcia

In 1995, Jerry Garcia passed away which resulted in several reunions of the band Grateful Dead's surviving members.

1997: Enrollment and Departure from Berklee College of Music

In 1997, John Mayer enrolled at Berklee College of Music at age 19. Later that year, he left Berklee after two semesters and moved to Atlanta with Clay Cook.

1997: Move to Atlanta and Formation of Lo-Fi Masters

In 1997, John Mayer left Berklee College of Music and moved to Atlanta with Clay Cook. Together they formed a short-lived rock duo called Lo-Fi Masters.

1999: Release of 'Inside Wants Out' EP

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 by Aware Records.

2001: Started solo touring

In 2001, John Mayer began touring as a solo artist, showcasing electric guitar skills during live performances despite his early records being largely acoustic.

2001: Release of 'Room for Squares'

In 2001, John Mayer released his first studio album, Room for Squares, which was met with critical and commercial success.

2001: Aware Records Releases 'Room for Squares' and Signs Deal with Columbia Records

In early 2001, Aware Records released John Mayer's internet-only album, Room for Squares. Later in September 2001, Columbia Records remixed and re-released Room for Squares as part of a major label debut. Aware Records concluded a deal with Columbia Records that gave Columbia first pick in signing Aware artists.

2002: Accolades for 'Room for Squares'

As early as 2002, critics acknowledged that John Mayer was historically savvy, and more ambitious than expected after the release of Room for Squares.

2002: Creation of "Back to You" Fund

In 2002, John Mayer created the "Back to You" Fund, a nonprofit organization focusing on fundraising for health care, education, the arts, and talent development through auctions of exclusive John Mayer items.

February 2003: Release of 'Any Given Thursday'

In February 2003, John Mayer released a live CD and DVD of a concert in Birmingham, Alabama titled Any Given Thursday, which included songs previously not recorded.

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' and Grammy Win

In 2003, John Mayer released his second studio album, Heavier Things, which peaked atop the Billboard 200. His song "Your Body Is a Wonderland" won Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards.

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2003: Grammy Win 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".

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2003: Release of 'Heavier Things'

In 2003, John Mayer's second album, Heavier Things, was released to generally favorable reviews and was commercially successful.

2003: Martin Guitars Signature Acoustic Model

In 2003, Martin Guitars gave John Mayer his own signature model acoustic guitar called the OM-28 John Mayer, which was limited to a run of 404.

January 2004: Performed at Apple's Macworld Conference

In January 2004, John Mayer performed during Apple's annual keynote address at the Macworld Conference & Expo where Steve Jobs introduced the music production software GarageBand.

May 2004: Death of Annie Hoffman

In May 2004, John Mayer's grandmother, Annie Hoffman, passed away.

June 2004: Started "Music Lessons with John Mayer" column

In June 2004, John Mayer began writing a column for Esquire magazine called "Music Lessons with John Mayer", featuring lessons and his views on various topics.

2004: Hosted comedy special on VH1

In 2004, John Mayer hosted a 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 and released these recordings to the iTunes Store under the title As/Is.

2004: Surprise High School Prom Performance

In 2004, after a campaign by the senior class president, John Mayer performed a surprise three-song set at Pennsbury High School's senior prom.

August 2005: Reader's Music Creation Invitation

In the August 2005 issue of Esquire, John Mayer invited readers to create music for his orphaned lyrics.

October 2005: John Mayer Trio Opens for the Rolling Stones

In October 2005, the John Mayer Trio opened for the Rolling Stones, showcasing their blues and rock music combination.

2005: Fender Signature Stratocaster Electric Guitars

In 2005, Fender released two signature Stratocaster electric guitars for John Mayer.

2005: Formation of the John Mayer Trio and Release of 'Try!'

In 2005, John Mayer moved away from acoustic music and formed the John Mayer Trio. The trio released the live album Try! in 2005, marking a shift towards blues and rock music.

2005: Grammy Win for 'Daughters'

In 2005, John Mayer's song "Daughters" won the Grammy for Song of the Year.

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January 2006: Martin OMJM John Mayer acoustic guitar Release

In January 2006, Martin Guitars released the Martin OMJM John Mayer acoustic guitar, which had similar attributes to the OM-28 but at a more affordable price.

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.

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July 11, 2006: Release of 'Waiting on the World to Change'

On July 11, 2006, the first single from Continuum, "Waiting on the World to Change", was released and became the third-most downloaded song of the week on the iTunes Store.

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August 2006: Fender SERIES II John Mayer Stratocasters

In August 2006, Fender began manufacturing SERIES II John Mayer Stratocasters.

August 23, 2006: Debut of 'Continuum' on Radio Station Star 98.7

On August 23, 2006, John Mayer debuted the entire album Continuum on the Los Angeles radio station Star 98.7.

September 12, 2006: Release of 'Continuum'

On September 12, 2006, John Mayer's third studio album, titled Continuum, was released, produced by Mayer and Steve Jordan. The album was intended to combine blues and pop.

September 21, 2006: Appearance on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

On September 21, 2006, John Mayer appeared on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation in the episode "Built to Kill, Part 1", playing "Waiting on the World to Change" and "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room".

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October 22, 2006: Recording Session 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.

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December 7, 2006: Grammy Nominations

On December 7, 2006, John Mayer received five Grammy Award nominations, including Album of the Year for Continuum. The Trio was also nominated for Try!. He won two Grammy Awards: Best Pop Song with Vocal for "Waiting on the World to Change" and Best Pop Album for Continuum.

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December 12, 2006: The Village Sessions EP Release

On December 12, 2006, John Mayer released The Village Sessions, an EP containing five acoustic versions of his songs recorded at the Village Recorder in Los Angeles with veteran musician Robbie McIntosh. Mayer also oversaw the artwork for this release.

2006: Mayer Begins Using Marijuana

In 2006, John Mayer mentioned that he had begun using marijuana, a shift from his earlier resolve to avoid drugs and alcohol, coinciding with increased tabloid exposure due to his relationship with Jessica Simpson.

2006: Release of 'Continuum' and Grammy Awards

In 2006, John Mayer released his third studio album, Continuum. The album was nominated for Album of the Year and won both Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for its single "Waiting on the World to Change" at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards.

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2006: Hal David Starlight Award

In 2006, at the 37th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, John Mayer received the Hal David Starlight Award.

2006: Extensive Guitar Collection

In 2006, it was estimated that John Mayer had more than 200 guitars in his personal collection.

2006: John Mayer Trio Breaks Up

In mid-2006, the John Mayer Trio took a break from performing together.

January 2007: Custom-designed amps and Signature Stratocaster Release

In January 2007, Two Rock collaborated with John Mayer on custom-designed amps, with only 25 available to the public. Fender also released a 500-run John Mayer signature Fender Stratocaster in Cypress-Mica, which included the INCSvsJM gig bag.

February 2007: Mayer Featured on Rolling Stone Cover

In February 2007, John Mayer was featured 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.", a reference to Eric Clapton.

February 28, 2007: End of North American Continuum Tour

On February 28, 2007, John Mayer concluded the initial North American leg of his Continuum tour with a performance at Madison Square Garden.

July 7, 2007: Participation in Live Earth Project

On July 7, 2007, John Mayer participated in the East Rutherford, New Jersey location of the Live Earth project, a musical rally to support awareness for climate change.

September 6, 2007: Free Concert at Virginia Tech

On September 6, 2007, John Mayer, along with Dave Matthews Band, Phil Vassar, and Nas, performed a free concert at Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium in response to the Virginia Tech shooting.

November 20, 2007: Continuum Re-issue

On November 20, 2007, John Mayer's Continuum was re-issued online and in stores, featuring a bonus disc with six live songs from his 2007 tour, including five from Continuum and a cover of Ray Charles' "I Don't Need No Doctor".

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December 6, 2007: "Belief" Grammy Nomination

On December 6, 2007, John Mayer's "Belief" was nominated for Best Male Pop Vocal for the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. He also accompanied Alicia Keys on guitar during her performance of "No One" at the ceremony.

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December 8, 2007: Nokia Theatre Performance

On December 8, 2007, John Mayer performed at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live which was recorded and filmed by Danny Clinch for a later release as the live concert film "Where the Light Is".

2007: Mayer's Personal Life Becomes Gossip Fodder

By 2007, John Mayer's personal life, including relationships with celebrities like Jessica Simpson, had become regular fodder for gossip media, leading him to make efforts to control his public image.

2007: Endorsed GarageMaster guitar and BlackBerry Curve

In 2007, John Mayer endorsed the GarageMaster electric guitar for a Volkswagen campaign and used and endorsed the BlackBerry Curve.

January 23, 2008: Deleted Blog Entries

On January 23, 2008, John Mayer posted a quote and then deleted all his previous blog entries.

February 2008: "The Mayercraft Carrier" Caribbean Cruise Event

In February 2008, John Mayer hosted a three-day Caribbean cruise event called "The Mayercraft Carrier" aboard the Carnival Victory cruise ship, featuring performances with musicians like David Ryan Harris, Brett Dennen, and Colbie Caillat.

July 1, 2008: "Where the Light Is" Concert Film Release

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. The film, directed by Danny Clinch, features Mayer performing acoustic, blues, and full band sets.

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July 2008: Release of Where the Light Is

In July 2008, CDs and DVDs of the first annual Charity Revue concert were released as Where the Light Is.

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February 9, 2009: Mayer Discusses Grammy Win

On February 9, 2009, John Mayer told Ellen DeGeneres that he thought he should not have won the Grammy for Song of the year for "Daughters" and gave the top half of the Grammy to Alicia Keys.

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July 7, 2009: Michael Jackson Memorial Performance

On July 7, 2009, John Mayer performed an instrumental guitar version of Michael Jackson's "Human Nature" at Jackson's televised memorial service.

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September 24, 2009: "Who Says" Single Release

On September 24, 2009, John Mayer released "Who Says" as the first single from his upcoming album Battle Studies.

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November 2009: Release of Battle Studies Album

In November 2009, John Mayer released his album Battle Studies, which featured Taylor Swift on the song "Half of My Heart".

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November 17, 2009: Battle Studies Album 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. Critical reception was mixed, despite the album's commercial success.

2009: Collaboration on Guy Sebastian's Album

In 2009, John Mayer collaborated with Australian artist Guy Sebastian on three songs from Sebastian's album Like It Like That. Mayer also played guitar on Crosby Loggins' debut LP, Time to Move.

2009: Release of 'Battle Studies'

In 2009, John Mayer released Battle Studies, marking his return to pop music.

February 2010: Controversial Magazine Interviews

In February 2010, John Mayer gave two revealing and highly controversial magazine interviews with Rolling Stone and Playboy, which led to his withdrawal from public life and cessation of interviews.

June 21, 2010: "Half of My Heart" Release

On June 21, 2010, John Mayer released "Half of My Heart".

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September 14, 2010: Deleted Twitter Account

On September 14, 2010, John Mayer deleted his personal Twitter account.

2010: Black1 Stratocaster Production and Signature Guitars

In 2010, Fender announced a production model of John Mayer's Black1 guitar. Limited un-relic'd versions and full production signature Stratocasters were also produced.

2010: CMT Crossroads Concert and Music Awards Performance

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, leading to further collaborations at the 2010 CMT Music Awards.

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2010: Controversial Playboy Interview

In 2010, John Mayer gave a controversial interview to Playboy magazine where he made sexually explicit comments about his former girlfriends and used a racial slur. This led to accusations of misogyny, being a kiss-and-tell ex-boyfriend, and racism.

2010: Withdrawal from Public Life

In 2010, John Mayer withdrew from public life following several controversial incidents with the media.

September 16, 2011: Born and Raised Album 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 for a granuloma discovered on his vocal cords. He described it as a "temporary setback".

October 20, 2011: Vocal Cord Surgery Announcement

On October 20, 2011, John Mayer announced that he had undergone surgery to remove a granuloma from his vocal cords and would be on complete vocal rest for a month or more, during which he planned to travel the country.

2011: Developed interest in the Grateful Dead

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.

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2011: Headlined Tiger Jam 2011

In 2011, John Mayer headlined Tiger Jam 2011 in Las Vegas along with Keith Urban to help raise around $750,000 for the Tiger Woods Foundation.

February 27, 2012: "Shadow Days" Single Release

On February 27, 2012, John Mayer released "Shadow Days", the first single from his album Born and Raised.

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March 9, 2012: Tour Cancellation Announcement

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 on his vocal cords.

May 2012: Mayer Reflects on Controversial Period

In May 2012, John Mayer reflected on the controversial period following his 2010 Playboy interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

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May 2012: Release of 'Born and Raised' and Tour Cancellation

In May 2012, John Mayer released his fifth studio album, Born and Raised, after a delay due to the discovery of a granuloma on his vocal cords. He was forced to cancel the album's accompanying tour.

June 2012: Mayer Criticizes Swift's Song "Dear John"

In June 2012, John Mayer publicly criticized Taylor Swift's song "Dear John," believed to be about their relationship, stating that she never contacted him about it.

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September 2012: Botox Treatment and Saturday Night Live Appearance

In September 2012, John Mayer received Botox injections to paralyze his vocal cords in an attempt to heal the granuloma. During his vocal rest, he appeared on Saturday Night Live, accompanying musical guest Frank Ocean on guitar.

December 2012: Performance with The Rolling Stones

In December 2012, John Mayer performed with the Rolling Stones in New Jersey while still on vocal rest.

January 2013: Benefit Concert with Zac Brown in Bozeman

In January 2013, John Mayer participated with Zac Brown in a benefit concert in Bozeman, Montana, where they raised more than $100,000 for firefighters who battled a wildfire in the summer of 2012 in Paradise Valley.

January 2013: Benefit Concert Performance

In January 2013, John Mayer performed at a benefit concert in Bozeman, Montana, marking his return to public singing after almost two years.

January 2013: Recovery and Preparation for 'Paradise Valley'

In January 2013, John Mayer recovered from his vocal cord issues and began working towards releasing his sixth studio album.

April 2013: Crossroads Guitar Festival and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

In April 2013, John Mayer appeared at the Crossroads Guitar Festival and inducted Albert King into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

April 25, 2013: First Full Length Concert Since Health Issues

On April 25, 2013, John Mayer performed at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater in Alabama, his first full-length concert since his health troubles, followed by a set at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival the next day.

June 2013: Paradise Valley Album Announcement

In June 2013, John Mayer announced that he was finishing work on his sixth album, Paradise Valley, produced by Don Was. The album features collaborations with Frank Ocean on "Wildfire Pt. 2" and Katy Perry on "Who You Love".

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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.

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August 12, 2013: Release of "Who You Love"

On August 12, 2013, John Mayer released the song "Who You Love", a duet with Katy Perry, from his album Paradise Valley.

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August 20, 2013: Paradise Valley Album Release

On August 20, 2013, John Mayer released Paradise Valley, which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart with first-week sales of 145,560 copies in the United States.

December 2013: Who You Love Music Video Release

In December 2013, the music video for John Mayer's "Who You Love", featuring Katy Perry, was released.

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December 17, 2013: Performance at Barclays Center

On December 17, 2013, John Mayer and Katy Perry performed "Who You Love" together at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, marking the last night of Mayer's Born and Raised World Tour.

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March 2014: Mayer Sues 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: Paradise Valley Tour in Australia

In April 2014, John Mayer took the Paradise Valley Tour to Australia.

May 27, 2014: "XO" Digital Download Release

On May 27, 2014, John Mayer's studio version of Beyoncé's song "XO" was made available for digital download by Columbia Records through the iTunes Store.

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June 1, 2014: "XO" Chart Debut

For the week ending June 1, 2014, John Mayer's version of "XO" debuted at number 90 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 13 on the US Hot Rock Songs chart.

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September 2014: Collaboration 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.

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2014: Album Sales Milestone

By 2014, John Mayer had sold a total of over 20 million albums worldwide.

2014: Truck Driver Cameo in Zombeavers

In 2014, John Mayer made a cameo as a truck driver in the comedy horror film Zombeavers.

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January 16, 2015: Wrote open letter to IWC

On January 16, 2015, John Mayer wrote an open letter in his Hodinkee column to the watch brand IWC, encouraging them to simplify their design language. IWC replied, defending the changes they had made.

February 2015: Grammy Awards Performance with Ed Sheeran

In February 2015, John Mayer performed alongside Ed Sheeran at the Grammy Awards.

May 2015: Mayer Drops Lawsuit Against Watch Dealer

In May 2015, John Mayer dropped the lawsuit against Robert Maron, a watch dealer, after 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 appeared as a guest for two nights with Phil Lesh and Friends at Terrapin Crossroads, recreating the Grateful Dead's concerts from May 8 and June 9, 1977.

2015: Formation of Dead & Company

In 2015, John Mayer and three former members of the Grateful Dead joined with two other musicians to form the band Dead & Company.

2015: Get Hard Film Appearance

In 2015, John Mayer played a version of himself in the film Get Hard, who is disgusted with the "monetization of the creative process".

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2015: Performance with Weir on The Late Late Show

In 2015, while the Dead's Fare Thee Well shows with Trey Anastasio were also being planned, John Mayer performed "Althea" and "Truckin'" with Bob Weir on The Late Late Show.

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2015: Guest Host on The Late Late Show

In early 2015, John Mayer guest hosted The Late Late Show on CBS for three dates, February 4-6, following Craig Ferguson's retirement.

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2015: Joined Annual Tour

John Mayer joined each annual Tour in the years starting 2015 to the present.

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 in Dead & Company. Oteil Burbridge plays bass, and Jeff Chimenti is the keyboardist.

March 2016: John Mayer and PRS reveal Super Eagle

In March 2016, John Mayer and PRS revealed their collaborative project, the Super Eagle, a limited release featuring ultra-grade woods, abalone inlay, JCF Audio preamps, and a hand-signed sticker. Only 100 guitars were produced, retailing for over $10,000 each.

November 17, 2016: "Love on the Weekend" Single 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.

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2016: Weir discussed working with Mayer

In 2016, Bob Weir discussed the genesis of Dead & Company and his thoughts about working with John Mayer in an interview with Rolling Stone.

2016: Mayer Reveals Sobriety

In 2016, John Mayer revealed that he had been sober since that year. He decided to stop drinking alcohol after experiencing a six-day hangover following Drake's 30th birthday party.

January 2017: PRS and Mayer Announce J-MOD 100 signature amp

In January 2017, at the NAMM Show, PRS and John Mayer announced the J-MOD 100 signature amplifier, marking another collaboration between the guitarist and the instrument manufacturer.

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 The Search for Everything: Wave Two, along with the single "Still Feel Like Your Man".

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April 14, 2017: The Search for Everything Album Release

On April 14, 2017, John Mayer released his album The Search for Everything.

May 1, 2017: "In the Blood" Single Release

On May 1, 2017, John Mayer released "In the Blood" as the third single from The Search for Everything.

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June 2017: Super Eagle II Revealed

In June 2017, the Super Eagle II, another collaboration between John Mayer and PRS, was revealed. This was a limited release of 120 instruments.

2017: Touring with Dead & Company

During the summer and fall of 2017, John Mayer continued touring with Dead & Company.

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: Lesh praised Dead & Company's Performances

In a 2017 interview with Rolling Stone, Phil Lesh praised Dead & Company's performances and explained his decision not to take part in the band.

January 2018: Dead & Company Summer Tour Announcement

In January 2018, Dead & Company announced their Dead & Company Summer Tour 2018.

January 2018: Martin Guitar Announces Limited-Release John Mayer Signature D-45

In January 2018, Martin Guitar announced the limited-release (45 instruments) John Mayer Signature D-45, with a list price of $14,999.

February 2018: Rescheduled Dead & Company Tour Dates

Due to John Mayer's appendectomy in December, Dead & Company rescheduled the remaining tour dates to February 2018.

March 2018: Release of Silver Sky Model by PRS

In March 2018, PRS released John Mayer's signature Silver Sky model in four colors, receiving mixed reviews, with some noting its similarities to a Stratocaster but also praising its attention to detail and overall quality.

May 10, 2018: "New Light" Single Release

On May 10, 2018, John Mayer released the single "New Light", co-produced by No I.D. and himself, and announced "more new music" for 2018 in an interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music on the release day.

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September 2018: New Instagram Live show trailer

In September 2018, John Mayer showed a trailer for his new Instagram Live show, Current Mood, on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.

September 30, 2018: Current Mood Show Debut

On September 30, 2018, John Mayer's Instagram Live show, "Current Mood," debuted on his IGTV account.

October 24, 2018: "I Guess I Just Feel Like" Song 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 for 2019

On December 12, 2018, John Mayer announced a world tour for 2019.

March 1, 2019: Establishment of the Heart and Armor Foundation

On March 1, 2019, John Mayer established the Heart and Armor Foundation to support veterans of war, reflecting his 12 years of involvement in initiatives to help returning veterans.

March 21, 2019: Mayer's Comments on Current Mood

On March 21, 2019, during an episode of Current Mood, John Mayer made comments.

November 18, 2019: Current Mood Season Premiere

On November 18, 2019, John Mayer's latest season of Current Mood began, featuring Shawn Mendes and a surprise appearance by Camila Cabello.

March 15, 2020: Writing and recording new album

On March 15, 2020, during an episode of his show "Current Mood", John Mayer revealed that he was in the process of writing and recording songs for a new album.

June 1, 2021: Eighth album announcement

On June 1, 2021, John Mayer officially announced his eighth album, Sob Rock.

July 16, 2021: Sob Rock Release and New Music Video

On July 16, 2021, John Mayer released his album Sob Rock, as well as a music video for the song, "Shot in the Dark".

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2021: Release of 'Sob Rock'

In 2021, John Mayer released his eighth album, Sob Rock, inspired by 1980s soft rock music.

January 2022: Mayer Aids in Bob Saget's Affairs After Death

In January 2022, after the unexpected death of comedian and actor Bob Saget, a friend of John Mayer, Mayer arranged for Saget's body to be flown back to Los Angeles on a private jet and, along with Jeff Ross, retrieved Saget's car from the airport.

2022: Dead & Company Continue to Tour

In 2022, Dead & Company continued to tour and considered recording a studio album.

2022: Vengeance Film Role

In 2022, John Mayer had a small role in the film Vengeance, playing a friend of the lead character.

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October 2023: Announced 'Life with John Mayer' Sirius XM Channel

In October 2023, John Mayer announced a new real-time satellite radio channel on Sirius XM, titled "Life with John Mayer," featuring music curated by Mayer.

2023: Guest Star 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.

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March 2024: Appointed Creative Conduit at Audemars Piguet

In March 2024, John Mayer was appointed "Creative Conduit" at Audemars Piguet and announced a limited-edition collaborative Perpetual Calendar Royal Oak model.

November 2024: Began Interview Series 'How's Life'

In November 2024, John Mayer began an interview series called "How's Life" on his Sirius XM channel, 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.