"He’s extremely gifted. His faculties are phenomenal. He’s a master. I don’t think he even knows how good he is." Quote: Eric Clapton

Guitar players hate John Mayer because they say “oh he just plays pentatonic scales and a few notes, so simple.” Those same players can’t come close to replicating his sound. He’s an incredible guitar player, super versatile, and a pretty darn good songwriter to boot. His work with the Grateful Dead is amazing.

I am into Jazz and Classical at this stage of my life. Room for Squares came out when I was in my 50's and I thought this guy has talent! His compositions were not the average pop stuff other "artists" were coming up with. They had progression. And. his lyrics were thoughtful. I could relate although I had to think back when I was much younger. In a way John took me back there in time and I remembered my high school graduation day. I think that any artist that can transport you to another time or place and dust off some of your memories has something special to offer. And John did and still does and is a remarkable musician as I knew from that first listen. Yeah, I used to be in a band back in the day so I listen not just hear, but listen to what's going on in a piece of music, picking it apart and analyze what's going on. Sorry to be long winded but yeah, John is one of the greats.

Love him to pieces. Hands-down, one of the most underrated musical geniuses of all time among people who think they know him. ❤

Guitar players don't hate John Mayer. They love John Mayer. Non-guitar players are the ones who generally hate him. Every legitimate guitar player recognizes John Mayer's amazing talent

I really think Mayer’s pop stuff is his most impressive. He distills so much musical talent and complexity into such an accessible format. I prefer his songwriting to his guitar playing easily.

Just saw his solo tour 4 days ago. He’s humble, mature, And a once in a generation talent.

Each album seemed to have that one song that really resonated with me and where I was in life at that moment as well. Slow Dancing off Continuum, Edge of Desire off Battle Studies, Walt Grace off B&R, In the Blood off Search for Everything etc. I listen to Continuum and even though it's still one of my favourite albums of his, I now find some of it lyrically naive; very clearly the thoughts of a younger man/me. It's great to be able to look back at his albums and in many ways be able to chart your own evolution. On a side note: I think JM will agree, no one can be an SRV clone.

The first song I heard was Gravity, and I was f*cking hooked. The _restraint_ and nuance from someone who could have absolutely shredded up with virtuosity was electric. I couldn’t get enough of someone with nothing to prove and a story to tell musically. I don’t care what someone’s virtuosity is, I don’t need a dick measuring contest, I need some honesty and a story, and that whole album is a master class in _serving the song_, and that concept transcends genre or player or instrument. Serve the song. Love it. Thanks for making great content! ✌️😌🎸

He's complete package. He can make music for everyone, from casual music listeners to the experienced musicians.

I’m a guitarist and I grew up listening to Hendrix and SRV along with Skynard and plenty of country music. Personally I believe room for squares to be John Mayers best album. His chord work on the acoustic is stellar and something no one in mainstream music was implementing at the time. He created a unique sound unlike anyone else with that album. No doubt John Mayer is an amazing blues/ rock guitarist, as good as any in his own right. For me room for square was something totally different from what anyone had done at the time. If you think the guitar parts aren’t complicated go learn Neon 😂

I heard “No Such Thing” about a year before he blew up. I was impressed with the rhythms, chord voicings, and clever lyrics. I remember thinking. Got R4S and loved it. I remember thinking, “too bad he’s too talented to ever get famous.” Fast forward a few months, I was at a friends house and his little brother was having a high school party. All the young girls were going, “have you heard of John Mayer?” Mind was blown lol

Never hated him. Hearing him live at Crossroads was an instant hit. Only an idiot would hate him. Even if you're not a fan of his singing or style, he's a great guitarist

I clicked on this, not because I’m a guitar player, but because I’m a John Mayer fan. I’m 76 years old and I love his music. Of course I have some favourites and I just went to my song list and played a couple of them. Started a new favourites list for my indoor walking tunes, just to stay motivated to complete my steps! Lol. I just finished playing Perfectly Lonely ❤. Thanks everyone! It’s fun reading your comments. And what a good channel to subscribe to!

The first time I heard John Mayer I was around 15 years old. My friend showed me the acoustic version of Neon because he liked the way John played. I fell in love immediately. At first I didn't like Born and Raised. I don't really care for the folky country style stuff. I avoided that album for a few years. But... I ended up giving it a chance. I found myself loving the entire album and still listen to it regularly. Particularly the songs "Age of Worry" and "Badge and Gun". Everything that Johns' put out since then has just been banger after banger in my opinion.

I love him most for his articulation in voice and playing, not just for his choices of notes and melodies. His range of emotions is HUGE. From being so gentle one moment to the next moment CRUNCH, and then gentle again, everything is so smooth... Nobody can do the same, not Petrucci, not Kotzen, not even Hendrix

"Born and Raised" is my favorite JM album. Apart from being a change in genre for him, I think it also has some of his best lyrics and songwriting of his. No shredding, no amazing solos (though some very good ones), and it still is one of his best works in my opinion.

John has a formula for his albums. He always makes one for the fans and then one for him. The gems in-between is what we know and love.

Saw his solo tour show two nights ago and right before ybiaw, he said he still gets a kick out of looking through the crowd to see people's reactions to hearing it live. The endless awkward staring at the ceiling waiting for the song to end to get back to the ones they came to hear still cracks him up 20 years later.

This is a great video. I've always been a fan of John's skill - I try to play it, but it stays in my living room. He really adds a lot of complexity that is often not appreciated by the masses.

I am a 74 year old who just took up guitar. I love your videos. I am primarily into singer/songwriters in country & country rock but I also love Buddy Guy, Son House and Jimmy Reed. Keep up the good work young man. Thanks.

Honestly when an artist changes their sound it seems like a sign of musical maturity. Mayer, like many musicians, had a lot of different influences and so he's not gonna sound like one thing all the time. I still enjoy all of his albums for their differences, not for their similarities. Thanks Mike for bringing another great video!

I’ve been playing 19 years now, massive blues fan, massive Hendrix fan. 3 years in saw him on tv with an epic rig, I’m thinking WTF!? Isn’t he just acoustic girly songs?????! 20 minutes later my world was changed! Mayer is an incredibly gifted musician.

I just heard Vultures. Its a very great song and solo in it. Im gonna listen to more of his songs. Your intro also was very niceee :)

Basically, at 57 after playing for over 45 years, I heard "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" and decided to learn to play it. Immediately I developed respect for Mayer as both a guitarist and song writer as it is so beautifully voiced and by no means simple to play even for me as an experienced player (your mileage may vary - not pretending to be the greatest guitarist here). Finally, the entire composition of the song - including the solos and little riff motifs throughout - were all part of what made it a great memorable song. From that moment onwards I was, if not a fan and regular listener, at the very least I had tons of respect for him as a player, performer and songwriter.

I was that guy in the early 2000s. I heard “Your body is a wonderland” and wrote off listening to him. Years later I listened to the “Try” trio stuff and was blown away. As you said, what he has done for pop and blues music as well as the world of guitar playing is iconic.

I Thoroughly enjoyed this video. I am a HUGE JM fan and have been since I heard his 2007 Live in LA album. I was hooked after hearing the range and depth of guitar talent he displayed throughout that album. I play guitar (not very well at all), but can appreciate a skilled player when I hear one. I have heard and enjoyed every Mayer album out there and have had the privilege of hearing him live in Seattle twice in the past year. I did not notice a lot of folks that looked like me at either show, but its pretty cool to see someone that does talking about JM on YT and can actually PLAY WELL (unlike me)! 😂 Keep up the skillful play and videos. You have +1 more subscriber🙌 A Cover of 3x5 would be nice, I will watch your other vids to see if you covered it 😁

I saw his "Room for Squares" tour because I thought the album was awesome back in the day. The wife and I went to see him and it was an ok concert as you would expect from a young new artist. I've seen him probably 10 times over the years and am getting ready to see his solo tour in Nashville. He is one of the best guitarists ever and love almost everything he does... Great channel by the way...

That's a pleasant video to watch. A simple guy that understands music and can talk about it without being boring . Thank you .

This channel is such a vibe. John Mayer wasn't and isn't my favorite but he's a monster and you can't lose respect for the talent. The thing that separates him from others is the song writing. So many great players are terrible at writing good songs. #respect

For a lot of people, Mayer was the gateway to artists like SRV and BB King etc and even guitar playing in general. He opened me up into a world of music I'd never known about through his covers and performances. That's why I'll always love JM!

Beautiful and respectful analysis. You should be proud of YOUR contribution to this topic. Keep livin'. Keep growing and thank you.

The one thing that keeps me listening to John is he doesn’t repeat himself, always changing. And he stepped into Jerry’s shoes, and retained both the Garcia part of the music and his own identity as well.

Sob rock was amazing as well. And I’ve learned to appreciate and enjoy the post battle studies and continuum albums. I think it’s also important to consider the place he was in emotionally while making paradise valley and born and raised. Coming off of vocal surgery and trying to reconfigure his vocals had to be somewhat depressing. He’s even stated he can’t hit the notes he used to (some for the better). I’m most excited to see what he does next. Him leaving Columbia records after so long could mean he is getting to record the music he REALLY wants to record. Back to his roots and it being a blues or another trio album would be amazing.

I love this video and I love Body is a Wonderland!:) The layering of the guitar parts in the verse is really fantastic, if you have ever tried to create complimentary parts you know how difficult it can be. And the bridge... well...

Just saw him at the opening of his Solo tour. Fantastic, captivating and memorable performance. I've loved each of his albums after a few listens

"The Dead" version of Mayer is truly phenomenal. A journey of self discovery and shedding of past identity that comes out with such deep passion and joy as he jams with the band. He said in an interview about playing with Dead & Company that "this has changed my life." And that is what great music is all about--to change our souls.

Among the comments I read songs like "Gravity", "Neon" and so on. They are good songs, but I think a song like "Stop This Train", "St. Patrick's Day" or "If I Ever Get Around To Living" are also super deep, not just musically, but also emotionally and lyrically. I think it's amazing how many different albums he made, but most of them sound great in one way or another. :)

Great video and yup, I'm one of those who couldn't stand the earlier "let me whisper my singing" pop stuff to later material that showcases his amazing gift at expressing emotion thru soloing. Of course it helped when I found out he was a huge Stevie Ray fan as Stevie has been my guitar god since 1990.

Born and raised is the album that brought me to JM. After that I started listening to his old pop stuff and I started to recognize his genius and fell in love with his abilities and talent and just greatness. I'm like you Mike. Crazy bout John. Thx for what your doing I'll be watching from here on out.

First song I ever heard was 83, I was 6 and it blew me away. I’ve been listening to his music for over 20 years how and all his records growing up reached me at different parts of my life. I’ve seen him in concert 4 times and love all his music. I take massive grief from friends and people for being a Mayer fanboy, but the man can play the guitar 🎸

He's one of few that people today know for his guitar playing first. He's ever evolving and really just has a style that connects with people. I will never forget the day i first heard the solo in Magnolia. Literally made my cry. It was that beautiful.

Listened to Neon in 2006 and was instantly hooked..dudes chords are off the charts. Great video keep up the good work

It was neon. It has been an amazing ride seeing him mature and change as an artist and person over the last 20th years.

I started hearing about Mayer so had a listen. I was like....hmmm....pop music, wonder why everyone is so blown away. Some time after that I stumbled onto some live videos, then it hit me, this guy is really good. And I really enjoy that he doesn't stick to one genre or style. Love that he play with Grateful Dead and has learned new things from that experience. That is one of the things that impresses me, Mayer strives to become better and is not afraid to learn from others. I can't remember what Dead song it was but watching him and the keyboard player interact was great, the keyboardist seemed to be a mentor of Mayer's at some level. Thanks for this, great video as always!!

Hey Mike, I didn't like Mayer when I first heard him because I only heard the pop songs. Then I saw him live at Crossroads 2010 with the John Mayer trio with Pino on bass and Steve Jordan on drums. His playing and stage presence was amazing and totally gained my respect for what a fantastic guitar player he is. Love your channel, you're awesome.

I started listening to JM when nobody knew who he was. They had his first album in a listening station at the record store, I'd never heard of him before so I gave it a listen. I wasn't expecting much, my mind was somewhere else, but gradually I felt myself being sucked in and I ended up buying it. That album ended up establishing him as not only a radio star, but a teenage heartthrob. Which is a hard note to follow for a new artist. Some years later I went to see him play, the people next to me were there to see Counting Crows and dismissed him as a teen idol to the point they were going to leave before he came on. I convinced them to stay and assured them he WAS the real deal. They thanked me afterwards. What many don't realize is he went to music school (Berkeley I believe) and toured as a hired hand with a couple artists to work on his stage presence and polish up already good playing BEFORE they released his first solo record. It's easy to hate him for all the starlets he's been with, but he is the real deal! 👍

Great video. Glad to have stumbled in.

I’ve been listening to Mayer since R4S, and honestly his whole body of work has just reflected different times in my life. He’s an amazing artist and I’ll be listening to him as long as he plays and I breathe.

I love how versatile he is I love continuum and sop rock but sometimes I’m in a folk mood and I want folk I can listen to the guy for i while and not get bored because he has so much different stuff. I also have a shot attention Span and can only listen to one Genre for so long without having to switch it up and pick a completely different genre

I just started learning guitar 4-5 months ago. I’m sure I heard John Mayer before, but looking into modern influences for guitarist, he comes up. I loved his voice before guitar playing. Once I got past the voice, I loved his playing too.

Honestly continuum is in my top 3 albums of all time. I think it's truly a masterpiece and I thought I was the only one. With that being said, I can't wait to see what he brings in the future, all these different genres and adventures he takes are a part of his journey, and I love his newest thing which is actual fan engagement. His current tour I seen a video where he was taking audience requests

No Such Thing was the first thing I heard, and I was hooked…as an acoustic player in college, that was the sound. But he has has shown how to continuously find yourself in your music, loving the music you are making.

Neon was the first song of his that I heard - actually it was a friend who arranged it as an acoustic duet for a recital a few years ago. Loved it instantly.

The first song that I heard from John Mayer was "Slow Dancing a Burning Room". I was in high school at the time of hearing that song and I continue to listen to that song to this day. That was one song that I swore to myself that, once I get a guitar and learn it, I'm going to provide my own interpretation of it.

Always liked John Mayer but over the last couple years have really fallen in love with his stuff. Got to see him in Toronto last May and was blown away. I'm actually surprised you didn't touch on Neon and it's difficulty. I've actually really enjoyed the evolution and self discovery of John and I appreciate how he describes himself as a "recovering ego addict". I've really enjoyed the videos of your that I have watched. Any chance you can cover Fleetwood Mac's Never Going Back Again and it's difficulty. I have seen others discuss it but would like to get your perspective. Also (I am Canadian) what are your thoughts on Colin James?

Honestly it wasn't until Born & Raised that I got into Mayer. It came out at the right time in my life and allowed me to really get into his music. I enjoy the older stuff just fine but his last two albums (aside from the chorus of that one song) are just excellently written from lyrics to instrumentation. Like you said he doesn't stick with one style for too long and since he tends to switch styles every two albums I'm excited to see where he goes next.

I think you hit the nail on the head around the 6:00 mark. John's ability to go from pop, to soul, to blues, to folk, "yacht rock", whatever the genre is, just shows you how talented and gifted he is musically. Playing all of these different genres of music is something most artists can't, and won't even attempt to do. I think this is another reason why playing in Dead & Co seems to come so natural to him. The Dead has so many different musical influences and he thrives on that.

Interesting observations, thanks! I think I dismissed Your Body is a Wonderland as pop, and then got drawn in by Daughters. John is an educated guitarist, and is continually growing. His adventures with the trio, and then Dead and Co are showing his searching. I think he pays really close attention to tone and feeling (thus the Two Rock amps and now the Dumbles) and that should not be overlooked. There are a lot of people who would rather listen to Stan Getz than Coltrane for that reason (personally I like Booker Ervin, but I digress). Anyway, the hate thing is kind of odd. Some years ago, I was in the process of "mourning" the demise of Phil Collins from his Genesis days and a friend reminded me that either of us would likely donate a finger or toe for one of his hits. And maybe that's the gist of it--much as we like to deride "pop" music, it is, well, popular. While there is no accounting for taste, some folks seem to be able to write and play stuff that pleases and inspires lots and lots of people--people who couldn't care less about hearing yet another blues song, or whatever it is we may personally love, and that is an achievement to be recognized. And then--they are good enough to repeat it! To quote one of the pre-eminent philosophers of our time, "oops, I did it again." Good to back off on the hate....

This individual (mike) - honestly thank you for appreciating a song that I think a lot of individuals may not have. I don't know why a lot of individuals say they don't love JM... I have been such a fan every step of the way of JM and you really make me feel justified. Thank you :)

I grew up on John Mayer, according to my mom I actually listened to him in the womb lmao. I've probably heard his entire discography at this point. Room for Squares and Continuum are basically lullabies in my family haha. Matter of fact, when I was really young, I recall running to tell my mom cause I heard Waiting on the World to Change on tv. I respect all of his genre changes, and especially as a budding guitarist I greatly respect his playing skills and how some stuff you really can't play since he's got such big hands lmfao. Just today I was trying to learn Why Georgia (with zero fingerstyle experience) and I was like Damn! This is hard 😅 Even so he'll always hold a special place in my heart, since he was the first musician I ever saw in concert. At that very concert, he did a couple's gender reveal, but everyone was confused since he sang some lines from Daughters, so he ended up having to flat out say "its a boy" lol. Along with everything else I mentioned, I just like knowing that that little baby is probaby 5 years old now, and that they got to listen to John Mayer in the womb too🙏🏾❤

I wish more artists were as logical and open minded like you. I hate when other musicians just hate. I love all styles and think it's made me the musician I am today. Awesome video 💯 watched it twice and shared 🤘😎🤘

Dude, well said. I had a friend and mentor in blues, out of the trenches of the 1950s and 1960s, he was stomping his foot to some heavy metal song I brought in on a CD (early 2000s). When I looked at him he said, "it's all blues." His way of saying good music is good music. That opened my mind. John Mayer is an excellent player, and he plays excellent blues. That's all.

What made me love him was the live show DVD’s he did early on. That was career management genius

Great video! If you want to see the breadth of Mayer's capabilities as a musician just listen to or watch "Where The Light Is". Acoustic, blues/rock, and pop on full display. He's a legit talent that can do it all. I don't like everything he's done, but he in no way deserves to be dismissed out of hand.

I was indifferent ... and maybe even oblivious ... to Mayer until it was announced he was going to be playing with Bob Weir and Dead & Company. Like many others I groused a bit about it, but then I listened and was very impressed with the role he set for himself. And Bob obviously loves him and playing with him, so good for them both. And his involved with D&C has encouraged me to listen to his solo stuff with a more open mind and ear.

First Mayer song I ever heard was "No Such Thing" off his first album. I was literally 4 years old riding in my moms car to preschool, I loved the short acoustic intro, and the singing, even though I couldn't comprehend what he was saying. And that was how I became a music nut at 4 years old, and later a 26 year old guy who's played guitar for 12 years. Time flies.

I just stumbled onto your video and love your perspective. John Mayer is one of my favorite musicians. To me, the fact that he can play so many different styles is evidence of his musical genius. He reminds me of another music legend, Bob Dylan, who also took a lot of heat for doing the same thing. As music trends changed, they changed with it. That’s not an easy thing to do and I am continuously awestruck by those who are able to do it. Thanks again for sharing your perspective.

Great video Mike! I’d love you to make more like it!👍I’m also a huge “symp” or fan of John Mayer! As an aspiring guitar player myself I haven’t found many that have the width and breadth of talent that he has! Many can master a particular style or genre but Jesus Mr Mayer is all over the place in style, genre, whatever, he’s always changing and upping his game! His song writing abilities are astounding. He has exquisite taste when it comes to tone and phrasing. What is there not to love about John Mayer’s guitar playing? Sure you may not like some particular piece of his but talk about someone who has got to have something for everybody! It would have to be him! Thanks again love your UTUBE channel! Keep it coming and I’ll keep coming back for more!❤😊🤗🙏👍✌️✋🎸

When I first properly listened to Mayer, it was with Heartbreak Warfare. I never properly did a deep dive into it so I kinda just hand waved it away as one of those songs by a popular Artist that sound nice. (Plus I wasn't as much a music person at the time compared to now) When I picked up guitar, I quickly checked to see how to play the popular radio hits by guys like Ed Sheeran and the like. I then realized that pretty much every single song by a popular modern artist was just the same few basic chords. (Emphasis on "Pretty Much") I figured I was gonna stagnate quickly if I stuck around there, so I left pretty fast, Didn't bother checking out any Mayer cuz I figured he was just the same. Fast forward about a few months, I was listening to quite a bit of Rock. AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Green Day, RHCP, Aerosmith, and even some Metallica. Still kinda shit at guitar, but I was getting there, and while I was scrolling through reddit, I came across a comment talking about difficult songs. They mentioned a few standard songs, like G.O.A.T, and Cliffs of Dover. And then I saw that they also mentioned Neon by John Mayer alongside them. There was confusion...a hell of a lot of confusion. And then I looked it up on KZfaq, and saw *that* video, and that confusion quickly turned into understanding...and then more confusion as I wracked my brain trying to figure out wtf he was doing. Never looked back from there

Mike…..always enjoy what you have to say……and It would be nice to hear you lay down a jam of something you want to put out there…..looking forward man !!

Very interesting and enjoyable discussion. Thanks.

First time I happened to hear his name was a musical quiz on KZfaq. So I decided to check out who he was. The first JM's song that I heard was that live performance of "Slow dancing in a burning room" at Rock am Rio 2013. Epic final solo, girls were crying. That was really impressive.

I used to watch John Mayer at Eddies Attic and around Atlanta before he became famous. First time I saw him I said, how is he not famous!! Then he released his first album and I was amazed. Then he went blues, and I was impressed with how hard he worked at it. I think he has earned respect.

You have interesting perspective and eloquence. Plus you riff like a pro! Great channel, man.

Not mentioned in the video is his musical stylings and partnership with The Dead and Co. That particular music is a mashup of so many influences and music types. That he can switch between styles, influences, and eras with such apparent ease proves he deserves his reputation as one of the greats.

Covered in Rain, specifically the live version in Birmingham in Any Given Tuesday. Still one of my favourite. The long guitar solo is just chef kiss. One track and I'm in totally. His Don't Let Me Down play with Keith Urban on Eric Claption's concert was the nail in the coffin.

Definitely my biggest inspiration, his guitar playing can be just as deep as his lyrics. I love all of Mayer's musical styles, especially with the most recent 80s pop album 'Sob Rock'. His ability to change up his sound completely frees him from the box, his record labels definitely hate him for this, but to be free to do whatever you want rather than being stuck in one style for your whole career takes courage, but once you get there it's bliss. When I first heard 'Why You No Love Me' (which I actually like very much) I thought to myself "this sounds awfully familiar", so I did some research to find what it sounded like but came up empty handed. Then I saw an Apple Music interview with John Mayer where he describes 'Why You No Love Me' in the same way that I thought of it, that being very familiar, but you cannot find anything like it!

Sir your discussion on this is fantastic!

The first John Mayor song I learned is neon

I honestly think that the man may by most part is still living by the Continuum payback through all these years. • First, this shit is incredible - just revisited the album not so long ago first time in five years, listened from top to bottom with literally a tear or two running down my face. it ages like a fine wine with every time I stumble upon it after a long break. Lyrics, composition, guitar playing - this shit is out of this universe. • Second, imagine that you need to buy a vinyl record as a present for someone who collects them, but u’re not that much of an appreciator or a crate digger yourself. What would be the perfect choice that you can come up with and to hear back a genuine gratitude as you hand the record, not a polite “oh, thank you, that’s so sweet..!..?” You may already know the answer from the context of this paragraph loool. the thing is that it’s so universally and sincerely acclaimed by anyone, that it’ll be appreciated by almost anyone genre-wise. I imagine that you may even be able to get away with a murder with this album as an excuse loool. that’s why I think that he may be largely noticeably living by the income from all-occasions-vinyl sells of Continuum to this very day (i’m exaggerating obviously, but I think it’s still a visible part of his income in a pie chart) i don’t dig most of his stuff outside this LP, though I listen every single release as they roll out - but the fact that this man channeled his creative energy that hard once in a lifetime to produce only one single Continuum for us to have it to comeback through the years, and chose to get back to his acoustic stuff - you know, I can give him that 😆, he gave us truly this timeless collection of music in one longplay - the man is welcome to do whatever fuck he wants after that. I mean man - Gravity, Vultures, Stop that Train, Slow Dancing-Burning, I Don’t Trust Myself…, Waiting on the World to Change - come on, what hate (real hate, not your H.A.T.E.) are we talking about? This man gave us a lot more than most of his colleagues in combined output of their lives, let him chill, he’s paid his artistic dues early loool

I've always been into rock music and played guitar when younger. I had ZERO idea that Mayer could play guitar like he does until I picked up guitar again about a year ago after 10 years. I only ever heard his few popular songs and thought that he was all just soft rock/pop, so I never bothered. Man was I wrong... dude can play

At now 72, I love his music. I remember when he played blues with BB King and held his own.

Mike, I love your voice tone (soft but bold). Radio-ready voice (!). Also, the way you develop the issue you’re talking about. 👍🏼

Room for squares was amazing people get food by flashy playing and they love to hate pop but you can tell the musicianship and songwriting on that album was great. People also sleep on Heavier Things which is another amazing album. I just think he’s exceptionally gifted and it’s sad that people may overlook that because he did a pop album. Pop music can also be complex and thoughtful as well

The more I listen to Mayer the more I appreciate his music. Easily one of the most versatile musicians out there. Master singer/songwriter and guitarist across a variety of genres including but not limited to pop, blues, folk, r&b, even dabbling in hip hop. Off the top of my head can't think of any other modern artist like that.

Just went to see him in Denver: John Mayer Solo. He’s only grown imho, & though I paid a fortune for incredible seats for self/daughter (who remembers him frm age 4!), now 23, HE was AMAZING. The improv; nearly perfect. Voice; post surgery, even more gravitas! I put him in top 3 “modern” concerts I’ve attended-amongst very very many. Hey-I’ve 3 now 20-something kids, I’m a music-fanatic, one of my kids is a guitar player… so yeah, instead of vacations, we chose concerts. Favs: QotSA/Red Rocks 🤯🤯 RHCPs- 9 years ago 🤯 John Mayer-Solo 🤯🤯 I really really appreciate your work & vids! Breathe of clean air!! 👍🏽🫶🏼🔥🎸

I’m a Deadhead, so obviously enamored with Dead and Co., but I got drawn into Sob Rock, and now I’m listening to all of JM’s albums. His stuff in the trio on Where the Light is soooo good. I love the way you presented JM in this video.

When he was doing his blues trio that was some of the best I've ever heard

Thx Mike ! You’re opening up new doors for me . I enjoy your videos 😮. Keep up the great job. 🎸

I believe the first John Mayer song I ever listened to was In Your Atmosphere live in LA and I've been hooked ever since. I especially love the hidden gem Mayer songs- Lenny/Man on the Side, City Love, Clarity, the list can go on. He is just such a soul touching artist and is also brilliant!

First song I heard by John mayer was waiting on the world to change. I hated that song so much because of how overplayed it was on the radio at the time. But then I seen his DVD live in LA and I was completely blown away by his guitar skills. I've been a fan of his playing ever since

Never gave John Mayer a chance but once I did I appreciated his music and could listen to his interviews all day. Sob Rock album is a fun one and his tone is amazing

I Liked Your Video. The Subject Matter Was What Caught My Attention But Your Break Down Was What Really Made This Video Good. You Clearly Are Well Versed On Your Subject Matter As Well As Playing Guitar. Open Minded And You Pointed Out Both Sides Of The Argument. Great Job!!!

Heard him on local radio out of Birmingham. Instant love. Went home to Miami and brought 12 copies of Room for Squares for my friends and family. Got to see him at the now defunct Carefree Theatre in West Palm Beach front row center. I made fans out of a LOT of people. Knew he was going to be huge.

As a guitarist, Mayer is simply awesome. He can play just about any style of music either out front or supportive. As an artist, he's made the right choices for himself to enjoy what he does and to stay relevant over a long span of time. That's impressive as a lot of his peers and those who came before simply fade into the past and play the same old songs in concerts. Anyway, as a fan of JM, I appreciate all of his records differently.

If I'm recommended an artist and I dont like them after listening to a few of their songs, I will often come back to that artist in a couple months to a year and re-listen to them. Found many good artists that way. Taste in music evolves and changes through the years so it's always worth going back to take another listen.

I remember hearing John for the first time riding around in the car with my sister at around 10 years old and she would always play Heavier Things and Room for Squares and I have liked him a lot every since

how much of a musical genius he is ? Just listen to his interpretation of 'Ain't no sunshine' in the live 7 min version and ask yourself 'did anyone possibly expect this?'. He got me instantly when a beloved friend and blues guitar player studied 'gravity' and tried to copy it in awe. I'm not so much into pop music and would love him to come back to the blues.

Mike, you rock! And while we are on the topic of rocking, IMO JM is one of the most thoughtful artists in the game. Yes, he’s got the marketing patina, but it’s impossible to argue against the range, architecture, and beauty of his art.