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John Mayer emerged in 2001 as the fresh young face for a new generation of earnest singer-songwriters. While Mayer's work is as confessional, intimate, and acoustic-guitar-based as that of old-schoolers like James Taylor and Jackson Browne, his approach is considerably updated. His rhythmic, often jazzy guitar and vocal style borrow more from Dave Matthews than from any baby-boomer types, and his geek-next-door image made him instantly appealing to teenagers the world over.
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Singer John Mayer has called a "time out" in his months-old romance with Friday Night Lights star Minka Kelly. "He just wasn't ready to commit to Minka or to anyone," a source tells Us. Kelly, on the flip side, was ready. "She was disappointed [by the split], to say the least," a source tells the glossy. "She was really happy but wanted a full commitment." read more
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John Mayer was born in October 16, 1977 in Fairfield, Connecticut. He briefly attended the Berklee College of Music but left to further pursue his music career in Atlanta, Georgia. It was the right choice, as Mayer has become one of music's biggest stars, enjoying both critical and commercial success. He's ... become a gossip page regular due to his romances with actress, Jennifer Love Hewitt and singer Jessica Simpson.
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NEW YORK, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- John Mayer's third studio album, "CONTINUUM," a combination of pop, soul and blues, will be released on Aware/Columbia Records on September 12. In the two years since the release of his acclaimed "Heavier Things," John Mayer has redefined himself as a musician and collaborator who exceeds genre boundaries. Having recorded and performed with some of the most interesting and iconic artists on the scene, Mayer returns with a pop/rock album that is the culmination of his influences, skill, and recordings to date. Showcasing the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter's rich lyrics, the groove of the guitar-slinging bluesman, and the vocals of the soulful crooner who's sold millions, Mayer's third album is a succinct reflection of an artist in his prime.
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Singer John Mayer performs on the NBC "Today" television program in New York's Rockefeller Center, Friday Aug. 25, 2006. Mayer began a concert tour with Sheryl Crow in Pittsburgh Thursday Aug. 24, 2006.
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Maybe that's what John Mayer needed, as the visibly exhausted singer arrived late after performing with Kanye West down the street at the House of Blues. Or maybe a presentation from Sony on their new portable briefcase TV might spark the techie singer/songwriter's interest.
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