One of the modern singer/songwriter greats, John Mayer has had a rollicking career that spans two decades. From funky jazz and blues to pop anthems to folk-rock, Mayer’s performance and songwriting ability have garnered him a major following in the music world. Fans love his soulful voice – no matter what he’s singing – and they don't mind his sultry looks, either.

Early Influences

Mayer first fell in love with music and performance after watching Michael J. Fox play the guitar in Back to the Future. He began to learn guitar at age 13, finding himself deeply influenced by blues and jazz musicians such as Stevie Ray Vaughn and B.B. King. With a natural talent that was undeniable, he started performing in local clubs even before graduating high school.

After putting in two semesters at the Berklee College of Music, Mayer relocated to Atlanta to pursue his career full-time. His fame began to grow, and in combination with a strong online following, he found himself first signed to Aware Records and then picked up by Columbia, where his first album Room for Squares was released to a wide audience. It was at this point that the world met John Mayer and promptly decided that they liked what they heard.

To the Grammys and Beyond

Mayer’s stand-out track from his first album, Your Body is a Wonderland, captured the attention of fans everywhere. It led to his first Grammy win for Best Vocal Performance in 2003, and it was all gravy from there. Today, John Mayer is a major force in the music industry, even as his performances have evolved from pop music to incorporate more of his jazz and blues roots.

Nothing can keep this performer down. Even the news that he was suffering from a granuloma on his vocal cords couldn’t derail this star; a short rest for a few years to heal and he was back out there, performing his heart out, earning fans and stealing hearts!