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American singer-songwriter and guitarist acclaimed for blending blues, pop, and rock influences.Born in Connecticut, Mayer rose to fame in 2001 with the album 'Room for Squares'. Won 7 Grammy Awards. Known for technical guitar skills and collaborations with artists like Eric Clapton. Founded Dead & Company in 2015.

• Underwent emergency throat surgery in 2011 for a granuloma near his vocal cords, threatening his singing career.
• Faced backlash for controversial 2010 interviews with Playboy and Rolling Stone where he made racially insensitive remarks and crude comments about ex-girlfriends.
• Had high-profile relationships with celebrities including Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jessica Simpson, Taylor Swift (who allegedly wrote 'Dear John' about him), and Katy Perry.
• Temporarily retreated from pop music in 2009 to pursue blues with the John Mayer Trio, later returning with folk-inspired albums.