John Mayer Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 2¾ in |
Weight | 82 kg |
Date of Birth | October 16, 1977 |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Eye Color | Hazel |
John Mayer is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer who has released multiple albums including The Search for Everything, Battle Studies, Born and Raised, Room for Squares, Heavier Things, Paradise Valley, Sob Rock, and Continuum. He has won several accolades including Grammy Awards. Moreover, he has authored columns for magazines such as Esquire as well as supported various causes and has performed at charity benefits. He has been actively involved in initiatives to help the returning veterans and established the Heart and Armor Foundation in support of veterans of the war on March 1, 2019.
Born Name
John Clayton Mayer
Nick Name
John
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
Hometown
Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Residence
Montana, United States
Nationality
Education
For his junior year, Mayer went to the Center for Global Studies at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk, Connecticut.
At 19, he went to Berklee College of Music in Boston.
Occupation
Singer, recording artist, music producer
Family
- Father –Â Richard Mayer (High school principal)
- Mother –Â Margaret Hoffman (English teacher)
- Siblings – Ben Mayer (Younger Brother), Carl Mayer (Older brother)
- Others – Carl Mayer (Paternal Grandfather), Helen Sackett (Paternal Grandmother), Henry Clayton Hoffman (Maternal Grandfather), Annie J. Jackson (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
John Mayer has been signed to –
- Atom Factory
- Creative Artists Agency
- Mick Management, Music Artist Management Company, Brooklyn, New York, United States
Genre
Pop, acoustic, blues, country, folk, blue-eyed soul, rock
Instruments
Vocals, guitar, omnichord, piano, harmonica, percussion
Labels
Arista Records, Aware Records, Columbia Records
Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, his net worth was $70 Million in 2020.
Build
Average
Height
6 ft 2¾ in or 190 cm
Weight
82 kg or 181 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
John Mayer has dated –
- Vanessa Carlton (2002) – In 2002, the singers Vanessa Carlton and John dated each other. He also got some inspiration for some of his songs from Vanessa.
- Jennifer Love Hewitt (2002) – John dated actress Jennifer from June 2002 to August 2002.
- Rhona Mitra (2005) – Mayer was romantically linked to English actress, Rhona Mitra in 2005 for a short time.
- Jessica Simpson (2006-2007) – From August 2006 to May 2007, the singers dated each other. Mayer even referred to her as “sexual napalm” during an interview given to Playboy.
- Milana Vayntrub (2007) – For a small time in 2007, John reportedly dated actress Milana Vayntrub. They had also formed a band “Lo-Fi Masters” during this time.
- Minka Kelly (2007-2008) – For about 4 months (from September 2007 to January 2008), Mayer dated actress Minka Kelly. They are still friends.
- Jennifer Aniston (2008-2009) – Actress Jennifer Aniston, who is nearly 9 years older than Mayer and 10 inches shorter, dated him for a year from April 2008 to March 2009.
- Scheana Shay (2009) – In April 2009, he had a fling with television personality, actress, podcast host, and singer Scheana Shay.
- Kristin Cavallari (2009) – He was rumored to be dating TV personality Kristin Cavallari in 2009.
- Scheana Marie (2009) – They were RUMORed to have had a fling in early April 2009. The reality star Scheana first caught his attention while serving him booze at Grand Havana Room in Beverly Hills.
- Reena Hammer (2010) – He had an encounter with English makeup artist, businesswoman, columnist, Reena Hammer in May 2010, when John himself revealed publicly that he had s*x with her.
- Taylor Swift (2010) – The singers, John and Taylor, met at The Grammy Awards 2009 and had a fling with each other nearing July-August 2010. Swift also wrote a song “Dear John” about him.
- Kim Kardashian (2010) – He hooked up with reality television personality, socialite, model, businesswoman, producer, and actress Kim Kardashian in October 2010.
- Jessica Michibata – RUMOR
- Katy Perry (2012-2015) – From June 2012 to July 2014, singers Katy Perry and John dated ON and OFF.
- Halsey (2018) – In November 2018, singers Halsey and John Mayer were rumored to be dating each other.
- Cazzie David (2021) – In 2021, he was rumored to be dating author and actress Cazzie David after they were spotted together for dinner.
Race / Ethnicity
White
John Mayer is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent on his father’s side and has English as well as German, Luxembourgish, and Swedish roots on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Lips
- Eyebrows
- Fender Stratocaster
Brand Endorsements
He has appeared in commercials on Volkswagen, BMW, Hallmark, Apple iPod, Absolut Vodka, Rhapsody, and others.
Religion
Due to his father, he considers himself as “Half-Jewish”.
Best Known For
His contributions to the music industry and albums such as Paradise Valley (2013), Born and Raised (2012), and others.
First Album
He released his first album Room for Squares on June 5, 2001, in the USA via Aware Records and Columbia Records.
It charted at #8 in US Billboard 200, #5 in Australia, #9 in Canada, #6 in New Zealand, etc. He was able to sell 4,484,000 album copies. The album received the certification of 4x Platinum in America, 3x Platinum in Australia, Silver in British.
First Film
He has not done any of the films but has appeared in numerous television movies.
First TV Show
In 2008, John guest appeared in the TV series Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! for his role as Tony’s Buddy in an episode titled “Jim and Derrick”.
Personal Trainer
In 2008, he transformed himself from a chubby boy to a hot muscular hunk. The musician indulges in lots of exercises. He worked out 5 days a week. His exercise regimen included weight training, cardio, and Krav Maga (Israeli self-defense technique).
John Mayer Favorite Things
- Own Favorite Song –Â 3×5 (From the album Room for Squares)
- Movie –Â Good Will Hunting (1997)
Source – IMDb
John Mayer Facts
- John’s parents divorced on May 27, 2009.
- At 13, he started playing guitar.
- He remains active online and writes his own blog posts rather than using a publicist.
- He used to play clarinet and violin in the past.
- He is the second child in his home (out of a total of three brothers).
- Mayer started a nonprofit organization named “Back to You” in 2002, which aims at raising funds in the area of healthcare, education, arts, and talent development.
- The movie “Back to the Future” (1985) gave Mayer an inspiration to play guitar.
- John is good friends with fellow singers like Kanye West, Alicia Keys, and Justin Timberlake.
- In February 2021, he revealed that he would do anything for singer Shawn Mendes.
- In June 2021, he released the music video of the song, Last Train Home, featuring Maren Morris.
- In August 2021, John released the music video of his single, Wild Blue.
- In January 2022, John was tested positive for COVID-19. Later, he had recovered from the virus. However, in February 2022, it was revealed that John had again tested positive for COVID-19.
- In March 2022, it was announced that John was leaving Columbia Records after almost 20 years.
- Visit his official website @Â johnmayer.com.
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