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John Mayer: New York
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Mayer was featured on the cover of Rolling Stone (#1020) in February 2007, along with John Frusciante and Derek Trucks. He was named as one of the "New Guitar Gods," and the cover nicknamed him "Slowhand, Jr.," a reference to Eric Clapton.[33] Additionally, he was selected by the editors of Time magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People of 2007 and was listed among artists and entertainers.[39]
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[W]hen U2 (search) took the stage last night at the Waldorf, Mayer almost got into trouble. He stood up in the front row, hard by the stage, to support Bono (search). But one of Lou Palumbo's walking refrigerators lumbered in front of Mayer in case the folk rocker decided to get too effervescent. Mayer and several industry execs quickly backed off before they got trampled." -Fox News.
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Stand-up comedy is a growing hobby of Mayer's. He makes regular, although random, appearances at the famed Comedy Cellar when he is in New York. He says that although it is risky, it helps him write better.[11]
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