John Mayer Biography

John Clayton Mayer (born October 16, 1977)
is an American guitarist and singer-songwriter. Originally from
Connecticut, he attended Berklee College of Music, before moving to
Atlanta, Georgia, in 1998, where he refined his skills and gained a
following. His first two studio albums, Room for Squares and Heavier
Things, did well commercially, achieving multi-platinum status. In 2003, he
won a Best Male Pop Vocal Performance Grammy for "Your Body Is a
Wonderland".



Mayer began his career performing mainly acoustic
rock and pop, but gradually began a transition towards the blues genre in
2005 by collaborating with renowned blues artists such as B. B. King and
forming the John Mayer Trio. The blues influence can be heard on his album
Continuum, released in September 2006. At the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in
2007 Mayer won Best Pop Vocal Album for Continuum and Best Male Pop Vocal
Performance for "Waiting on the World to Change".



Mayer's
career pursuits have extended to stand-up comedy, design, and writing; he
has written pieces for magazines, most notably for Esquire. He is also
involved in philanthropic activities through his "Back to You" fund and his
concern over global warming.