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 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.
1927: Richard Mayer's Birth
In 1927, Richard Mayer, John Mayer's father, was born. He later became the principal at Central High School in Bridgeport.
1947: Margaret Hoffman's Birth
In 1947, Margaret 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, becoming an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist.
1995: Death of Jerry Garcia
In 1995, Jerry Garcia's death led to several reunions of the band's surviving members, including the later formation of Dead & Company.
1997: Enrollment at Berklee College of Music
In 1997, John Mayer enrolled at the Berklee College of Music at age 19.
1997: Mayer leaves Berklee and moves to Atlanta
In 1997, John Mayer left Berklee College of Music and moved to Atlanta with Clay Cook to form the Lo-Fi Masters.
1999: Release of Inside Wants Out
In 1999, John Mayer released his debut EP, Inside Wants Out, through Aware Records, an imprint of Columbia Records.
2000: Mayer performs at South by Southwest festival
In 2000, John Mayer performed at the South by Southwest festival, leading to him being signed by Aware Records.
2001: Release of Room for Squares
In 2001, John Mayer released his first studio album, Room for Squares, which achieved critical and commercial success and spawned the single "Your Body Is a Wonderland".
2001: Mayer Signs with Columbia Records and Re-releases Room for Squares
In early 2001, John Mayer signed with Columbia Records through Aware Records. In September 2001, Columbia re-released Mayer's internet-only album, Room for Squares, with updated artwork and an added track.
2002: Early assessment of Mayer's ambition
As early as 2002, Chris Willman with Entertainment Weekly noted that John Mayer was "more historically savvy, and more ambitious than you'd guess from the unforced earnestness of [Room for] Squares".
2002: Success of Room for Squares
By the end of 2002, Room for Squares spawned several radio hits, including "No Such Thing", "Your Body Is a Wonderland", and "Why Georgia", and received critical praise.
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 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 album, Heavier Things, which received generally favorable reviews and peaked at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.
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: Martin Guitars released the OM-28 John Mayer acoustic guitar
In 2003, Martin Guitars gave John Mayer his own signature model acoustic guitar called the OM-28 John Mayer, limited to a run of 404.
January 2004: Performed at Apple's 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, and he dedicated his Song of the Year Grammy to her.
June 2004: Started "Music Lessons with John Mayer" column in Esquire
In June 2004, John Mayer began writing a column called "Music Lessons with John Mayer" for 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 recordings
In 2004, John Mayer recorded live concerts across seven nights of his U.S. tour and released them to the iTunes Store under the title As/Is.
2004: Surprise performance at Pennsbury High School senior prom
In 2004, after a public campaign, John Mayer performed a surprise three-song set at the Pennsbury High School senior prom.
August 2005: Invited readers to create music for orphaned lyrics
In August 2005, John Mayer invited readers to create music for orphaned lyrics he had written as part of his "Music Lessons with John Mayer" column in Esquire.
October 2005: John Mayer Trio opens for the Rolling Stones
In October 2005, the John Mayer Trio opened for the Rolling Stones.
2005: Fender signature Stratocaster electric guitars released
In 2005, Fender released two Fender signature Stratocaster electric guitars for John Mayer.
2005: Mayer delves into blues and rock and forms the John Mayer Trio
In 2005, John Mayer moved away from acoustic music, delving into blues and rock, and formed the John Mayer Trio, releasing the live album Try!.
2005: "Daughters" wins Grammy for Song of the Year
In 2005, John Mayer's song "Daughters" won the Grammy for Song of the Year.
January 2006: Martin Guitars released the Martin OMJM John Mayer acoustic guitar
In January 2006, Martin Guitars released the Martin OMJM John Mayer acoustic guitar, which had similar attributes to the OM-28 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 and 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" as the first single from Continuum. It quickly became the third-most downloaded song on the iTunes Store and debuted at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100.
August 2006: Fender started manufacturing SERIES II John Mayer Stratocasters
In August 2006, Fender started manufacturing SERIES II John Mayer Stratocasters.
August 23, 2006: Album debut on Star 98.7
On August 23, 2006, John Mayer debuted his 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. The album was intended to combine blues and pop.
September 21, 2006: Mayer appeared on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
On September 21, 2006, John Mayer appeared on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, performing "Waiting on the World to Change" and "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room".
October 22, 2006: Recorded 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.
December 7, 2006: Grammy Nominations
On December 7, 2006, John Mayer was nominated for five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for Continuum. The John Mayer Trio also received a nomination for Try!.
December 12, 2006: Release of The Village Sessions EP
On December 12, 2006, John Mayer released The Village Sessions, an EP featuring acoustic versions of his songs, recorded at the Village Recorder in Los Angeles.
2006: Mayer receives 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 and Grammy Nominations
In 2006, John Mayer released his third studio album, Continuum, which received positive critical reception and earned him a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year. He also won Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for his single "Waiting on the World to Change".
2006: Mayer's Guitar Collection
In 2006, John Mayer was estimated to have more than 200 guitars in his personal collection.
2006: John Mayer Trio takes a break
In mid-2006, the John Mayer Trio took a break.
January 2007: Collaboration with Two Rock and Fender
In January 2007, Two Rock collaborated with John Mayer on custom-designed amps and Fender released a limited run of 500 John Mayer signature Stratocasters in Cypress-Mica.
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.
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. This release included a bonus disc featuring six live songs from his 2007 tour, comprising five tracks from Continuum and a cover of Ray Charles' song "I Don't Need No Doctor".
December 6, 2007: Grammy Nomination
On December 6, 2007, John Mayer's song "Belief" was nominated for Best Male Pop Vocal for the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. During the ceremony, he played guitar alongside Alicia Keys on her song "No One".
December 8, 2007: Performance at Nokia Theatre
On December 8, 2007, John Mayer performed at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, which was recorded and later released as the live concert film "Where the Light Is".
2007: Endorsed Volkswagen and BlackBerry
In 2007, John Mayer endorsed Volkswagen's GarageMaster electric guitar campaign and used and endorsed the BlackBerry Curve.
January 23, 2008: Deleted Blog Entries
On January 23, 2008, John Mayer posted a quote and deleted all previous blog entries.
February 2008: The Mayercraft Carrier
In February 2008, John Mayer hosted "The Mayercraft Carrier", a three-day Caribbean cruise event featuring performances by various musicians including David Ryan Harris, Brett Dennen, Colbie Caillat, and Dave Barnes, held aboard the Carnival Victory cruise ship.
July 1, 2008: Release of Where the Light Is
On July 1, 2008, John Mayer released "Where the Light Is", a live concert film directed by Danny Clinch, featuring Mayer's performance at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on December 8, 2007. The film includes an acoustic set, a blues set with the Trio, and a full set with the band from the Continuum album.
February 9, 2009: Mayer discusses Grammy win on Ellen
On February 9, 2009, John Mayer told Ellen DeGeneres that he thought he shouldn't have won the Grammy for Song of the Year and gave half of his Grammy to Alicia Keys.
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: Release of "Who Says"
On September 24, 2009, John Mayer released "Who Says" as the first single from his upcoming album, Battle Studies, in anticipation of the album's release.
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, marking a significant milestone in his career.
2009: Release of Battle Studies
In 2009, John Mayer released Battle Studies, marking his return to pop music.
February 2010: Controversial Interviews
In February 2010, John Mayer withdrew from public life and ceased giving interviews following two revealing and highly controversial magazine interviews with Rolling Stone and Playboy magazines.
September 14, 2010: Deleted Personal Twitter Account
On September 14, 2010, John Mayer deleted his personal Twitter account.
2010: Fender announced production of Mayer's Black1 guitar
In 2010, Fender announced a production model of John Mayer's Black1 guitar, producing 500 un-relic'd versions worldwide. Production signature Stratocasters were also produced in three-tone sunburst and Olympic White finishes.
2010: CMT Crossroads Concert and CMT Music Awards Performance
In 2010, John Mayer and Keith Urban performed a medley of their songs and a rendition of George Michael's song "Faith" at a CMT Crossroads concert. This performance in 2010 led to them teaming up again at the 2010 CMT Music Awards.
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.
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.
February 27, 2012: Shadow Days Release
On February 27, 2012, John Mayer released "Shadow Days" as the first single from his upcoming album, Born and Raised, marking his return to music after vocal cord issues.
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.
December 2012: Performance with The Rolling Stones
In December 2012, John Mayer, unable to sing, accompanied other artists on guitar, including performing with the Rolling Stones in New Jersey.
January 2013: Benefit Concert in Bozeman
In January 2013, John Mayer had recovered enough to perform at a benefit concert in Bozeman, Montana, marking his first public singing performance in almost two years.
January 2013: Mayer recovers from vocal cord issues
In January 2013, John Mayer recovered from vocal cord issues.
April 2013: Crossroads Guitar Festival and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
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 full-length concert at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater in Alabama, marking his first full-length concert since his health troubles began.
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 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, marking the start of the Paradise Valley album promotion.
August 20, 2013: Paradise Valley Album Release
On August 20, 2013, John Mayer's sixth album, Paradise Valley, was released and debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 145,560 copies in its first week in the United States.
December 2013: "Who You Love" Music Video Release
In December 2013, John Mayer released a music video for "Who You Love", the third single from the album Paradise Valley, featuring Katy Perry, who collaborated on the song.
May 27, 2014: "XO" Digital Download Release
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, expanding its reach to a wider audience.
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 and number 13 on the US Hot Rock Songs chart, marking its initial impact on music charts.
September 2014: Partners Album Release
In September 2014, John Mayer recorded the song "Come Rain or Come Shine" as a duet with Barbra Streisand for her album Partners, showcasing his versatility as a collaborator.
2014: Album Sales Exceed 20 Million
By 2014, John Mayer had sold a total of over 20 million albums worldwide.
2014: No longer a Fender Artist
In 2014, John Mayer announced that he was no longer a Fender Artist, leading to the removal of his signature line of guitars 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: Wrote open letter to IWC
On January 16, 2015, John Mayer wrote an open letter to the watch brand IWC in his column for the horology website Hodinkee, encouraging the brand to embrace its heritage and simplify its design language.
February 2015: Grammy Awards Performance and Hosting The Late Late Show
In February 2015, John Mayer performed alongside Ed Sheeran at the Grammy Awards. He also guest hosted The Late Late Show and invited Grateful Dead guitar player Bob Weir to join him in a studio performance.
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 notable May 8 and June 9, 1977, concerts.
2015: Collaboration with PRS Guitars announced
In 2015, John Mayer announced that he was collaborating with PRS Guitars.
2015: Formation of Dead & Company
In 2015, John Mayer joined three former members of the Grateful Dead and two other musicians to form the band Dead & Company.
2015: Performed with Bob Weir on The Late Late Show
In 2015, while the Dead's Fare Thee Well shows with Trey Anastasio were being planned, John Mayer performed "Althea" with Weir on The Late Late Show, along with "Truckin'".
2015: Guest hosted 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: Acted 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: Joined Annual Tour
John Mayer joined each annual tour from 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 as part of Dead & Company. Oteil Burbridge plays bass, and Jeff Chimenti is the keyboardist.
January 2016: Postponement of Studio Album
In January 2016, John Mayer postponed working on his next studio album until that time, as a result of touring with Dead & Company, planning to finish it by the end of the year.
March 2016: Super Eagle collaboration with PRS revealed
In March 2016, John Mayer and PRS revealed their collaborative project, the Super Eagle, a limited release from PRS's Private Stock line of instruments.
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, marking the beginning of his new project.
2016: Bob Weir discussed working with Mayer
In 2016, Bob Weir discussed the genesis of working with John Mayer after the Fare Thee Well shows in an interview with Rolling Stone.
2016: Dead & Company US Tour
In 2016, Dead & Company, formed by John Mayer, Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, continued to tour the US, building on the positive reception from their initial tour.
January 2017: J-MOD 100 signature amp announced
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, further exploring his musical direction and creative output.
February 24, 2017: The Search for Everything: Wave Two Release
On February 24, 2017, John Mayer released a second EP, The Search for Everything: Wave Two, along with the single "Still Feel Like Your Man", continuing his series of releases.
April 14, 2017: The Search for Everything Album Release
On April 14, 2017, John Mayer released the full album The Search for Everything, completing his series of releases for this project.
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, promoting the album further.
June 2017: Super Eagle II revealed
In June 2017, the Super Eagle II was revealed, limited to 120 instruments.
2017: Touring with Dead & Company
During the summer and fall of 2017, John Mayer continued touring with Dead & Company, further solidifying his role with the band.
2017: Release of The Search for Everything
In 2017, John Mayer released his seventh album, The Search for Everything, a loose concept album about romantic break-ups.
2017: Lesh praised Dead & Company 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 project.
January 2018: Dead & Company Summer Tour Announcement
In January 2018, Dead & Company announced their Dead & Company Summer Tour 2018, continuing their partnership and touring schedule.
January 2018: Martin Guitar announced 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
In February 2018, Dead & Company performed the rescheduled tour dates that were postponed due to John Mayer's emergency appendectomy in December 2017.
March 2018: PRS released signature Silver Sky model
In March 2018, John Mayer's signature Silver Sky model was released by PRS, available in four colors.
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, signaling new music for the year.
September 2018: Showed trailer for Instagram Live show
In September 2018, John Mayer showed a trailer for his new Instagram Live show, entitled Current Mood, on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
September 30, 2018: Debuted new Instagram Live show "Current Mood"
On September 30, 2018, John Mayer debuted his new Instagram Live show, entitled Current Mood, on his IGTV account.
October 24, 2018: "I Guess I Just Feel Like" Premiere
On October 24, 2018, John Mayer premiered the 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, exciting fans globally.
November 18, 2019: Began latest season of Current Mood
On Sunday, November 18, 2019, John Mayer's latest season of Current Mood began with guest Shawn Mendes and a surprise feature with Camila Cabello on his first episode.
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.
July 16, 2021: Sob Rock Album Release
On July 16, 2021, John Mayer released his eighth album, Sob Rock, along with 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.
2022: Dead & Company continue to tour
In 2022, Dead & Company continued to tour and considered recording a studio album of Grateful Dead songs and originals.
2022: Small role in Vengeance
In 2022, John Mayer had a small role in the film Vengeance, playing a friend of the lead character.
October 2023: Announced 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" featuring music curated by Mayer.
2023: Appeared 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: Appointed as "Creative Conduit" at Audemars Piguet and launched limited-edition watch
In March 2024, John Mayer was appointed with the title of "Creative Conduit" at Audemars Piguet, and AP announced the new limited-edition collaborative Perpetual Calendar Royal Oak model (Ref. 26574BC.OO.1220BC.02), dubbed the "John Mayer" featuring a faceted blue dial.
November 2024: Began "How's Life" interview series 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, beginning with Billy Joel.
2024: Mayer Appointed Creative Conduit of Audemars Piguet
In 2024, John Mayer was appointed as the Creative Conduit of Audemars Piguet.
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