I thought he was a little gay a few years back... but I just started listening to his music and man...!!! He is an insane guitarist! I'm a new fan now, this guy's music is great. I just found this site with his music that aren't found on any albums, it's pure awesomeness. Are there any John Mayer fans on this BBS?
I like him in the same sense that I like Jack Johnson. I listen to them when i'm around chicks cause it makes their coochies loose.
cause you like Cold Play.... ive loved his music since he first album, yea, i thought "Your Body Is a Wonderland" was a bit fruity, but his albums have been great. His latest album, at first, didnt really dig, but enjoyed it ALOT after a few listens. His an AWESOME artist and sometimes just doesnt get credit he deserves.
I wasn't a fan until I saw him on Dave Chappele and doing his one-episode solo show. He's damn clever and funny as hell. Oh, and his music is good too. Any guy who doesn't like him is just a player hater.
I'm not too crazy about Mayer. I think his first or second popular single was alright though. I don't even remember what it was, but I remember thinking it was good. I've read a few interviews w/ Mayer. He does seem to be a very knowledgeable musician, a great guitarist, and a bit of a music geek. He gets the nod for those things.
I'm not really a fan of him, but I do respect his guitar skills. I watched a special on him a couple years back and he was rappin on stage with this guitar.. I thought that was neat. However, the way he tries to eat the microphone with those painful expressions when he's performing really disturbs me.
This video should make you a fan if you're not one yet... one of his best: <object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/89L86yWdWkg"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/89L86yWdWkg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
I' am a huge John Mayer fan from the time he was going around radio stations promoting his music. Listen to TRY! That's the best stuff out there and his next release will be a studio album with the John Mayer Trio. If you like John Mayer you have to get the "Any Given Thursday" DVD, it's pretty awesome. Here's a favorite of mine at Crossroads: <object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/LPU0YQmxR3A"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/LPU0YQmxR3A" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
his faces are the best. my girlfriend told me i make weird faces when i play too, but i dont believe her cuz i tried playing in front of a mirror and i didnt make a single face.
I saw him play live last week and he is truly a great artist and guitarist. It was one of the best shows I've been too. It wasn't filled with all the glitz and glamour as most shows. He has a lot of good music and can play the hell out of a guitar!
i respect his talent and i've tried listening to him but i can't get into it. just not my style i guess.