John Mayer
John Clayton Mayer is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, but he left for Atlanta in 1997 with fellow guitarist Clay Cook, with whom he formed the short-lived rock duo Lo-Fi Masters. After their split, Mayer continued to play at local clubs, refining his skills and gaining a minor following.
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- Born in
- Bridgeport
- Educated at
- Brien McMahon High SchoolCentral High SchoolFairfield Warde High SchoolBerklee College of Music
- Awards
- 🏆 Grammy Award for Song of the Year🏆 Grammy Award for Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance🏆 Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
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1977
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