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Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut
October 16, 1977
John Mayer was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Margaret (an English teacher) and Richard (a high school principal). He grew up in nearby Fairfield, the second of three sons.
First Love
Feburary 14, 1993
John Mayer met his first love, Annie Averill at the age of 16
Berklee College of Music
August 1, 1996
Mayer enrolled in the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, at the age of nineteen.[3] After two semesters, he chose to cut his studies short, and at the urging of his college friend and Atlanta native, Clay Cook, the two moved to Atlanta, Georgia
South by Southwest
March 1, 2000
Mayer’s reputation began to build, and a March 2000 appearance at South by Southwest brought him to the attention of "launch" label, Aware Records
Dated Jennifer Love Hewitt
May 1, 2002
Mayer dated Jennifer Love Hewitt briefly in 2002. In a comedy routine in May 2006, he joked they never consummated their relationship; he later apologized to her for the raunchy routine
"Back To You" Fund
May 1, 2002
In 2002, Mayer began the "Back To You" Fund, a non-profit organization that focuses on fundraising in the areas of health care, education, the arts, and talent development. The foundation raises funds through the auction of exclusive John Mayer items, such as plectrums, t-shirts, and signed CDs, made available on Mayer's auction site. The auctions have been successful, with some tickets selling for more than seventeen times their face value.
Any Given Thursday
January 5, 2003
In 2003, Mayer released a live CD and DVD of a concert in Birmingham, Alabama entitled, Any Given Thursday.
Mayer wins a Grammy
June 1, 2003
In 2003, Mayer won a Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for “Your Body Is a Wonderland”. In his acceptance speech he remarked, “This is very, very fast, and I promise to catch up.” He also figuratively referred to himself as being sixteen, a remark that many mistook to mean that he was only sixteen years old at the time
Heavier Things
August 1, 2003
Heavier Things, Mayer's second album, was released in 2003 to generally favorable reviews
Macworld Conference and Expo
January 3, 2004
With increased exposure, Mayer's talent came into demand in other areas. Steve Jobs invited Mayer to perform during the keynote address of Apple's annual Macworld Conference & Expo, in January 2004, as Jobs introduced the software application GarageBand
Esquire
June 1, 2004
With the June 1, 2004, issue of Esquire, Mayer began a column called, "Music Lessons with John Mayer". Each article featured a lesson and his (often humorous) take on various topics, both of personal and popular interest. In the August 2005 issue, he invited readers to create music for orphaned lyrics he had written. The winner was Tim Fagan of L.A., as announced in the following January's issue.
John Mayer Trio
May 1, 2005
In the spring of 2005, Mayer formed the John Mayer Trio with bassist Pino Palladino and drummer Steve Jordan, both of whom he had met through previous studio sessions. The trio played a combination of blues and rock music.
Song of the Year
June 1, 2005
Won a 2005 Grammy for Song of the Year, beating out fellow contenders Alicia Keys and Kanye West. He dedicated the award to his grandmother, Annie Hoffman, who died in May 2004. He also won Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, beating Elvis Costello, Prince, and Seal for the award.
Try!
November 1, 2005
In October 2005, the Trio opened for The Rolling Stones during a sold-out club tour of their own,[36] and that November, released a live album called Try!
Hal David Starlight Award
May 1, 2006
At the 37th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in 2006, Mayer was honored with the Hal David Starlight Award.
Dated Jessica Simpson
July 1, 2006 - May 8, 2007
Mayer dated Jessica Simpson for about nine months, beginning in the summer of 2006.
Debuted Continuum
August 23, 2006
On August 23, 2006, Mayer debuted the entire album on the Los Angeles radio station Star 98.7, giving commentary on each track.
Appeared on CSI
September 21, 2006
On September 21, 2006, Mayer appeared on CSI, playing "Waiting on the World to Change" and "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room". The song, "Gravity", was featured on the television series House in the episode "Cane & Able" and Numb3rs.
Abbey Road Studios
October 22, 2006
He recorded a session for the British program Live From Abbey Road at Abbey Road Studios on October 22, 2006
Album of the Year
December 7, 2006
On December 7, 2006, Mayer was nominated for five 2007 Grammys, including "Album of the Year". The John Mayer Trio also received a nomination for their album, Try!.
The Village Sessions
December 12, 2006
In preparation for recording Continuum, Mayer had booked the Village Recorder in Los Angeles to record five demo acoustic versions of his songs with veteran musician Robbie McIntosh. These recordings became The Village Sessions, an EP released on December 12, 2006. As usual, Mayer oversaw the artwork of the release
Custom-designed amps
January 1, 2007
In January 2007, Two Rock collaborated with Mayer on custom-designed amps. Only 25 (all signed by Mayer himself) were made available to the public
Continuum
June 1, 2007
June 2007 saw the release of the "album art" guitar, with the Continuum motif repeated on the face of the instrument,[58] as well as a 500-run John Mayer signature Fender Statocaster in Cypress-Mica.
Minka Kelly
September 1, 2007
He began dating actress Minka Kelly in September 2007, although the two broke up before the year's end
Free concert at Virginia
September 6, 2007
In response to the Virginia Tech massacre, Mayer (along with Dave Matthews Band, Phil Vassar, and NaS) performed a free concert at Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium on September 6, 2007
First Annual Charity Revue
December 8, 2007
On December 8, 2007, Mayer hosted the First Annual Charity Revue. He performed an acoustic set, with the John Mayer Trio followed by a performance with his tour band.
Dating Jennifer Aniston
January 1, 2008 - Now
Mayer is currently dating Jennifer Aniston.
