John Mayer

John Mayer is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist who gained prominence in the early 2000s. He initially attended Berklee College of Music before moving to Atlanta in 1997 to pursue music with fellow guitarist Clay Cook, forming the short-lived rock duo Lo-Fi Masters. After the group disbanded, Mayer continued performing locally, refining his craft and building a modest following. His performance at the 2000 South by Southwest festival led to a record deal with Aware Records, an imprint of Columbia Records. Mayer released his debut EP, *Inside Wants Out* (1999), followed by the successful studio albums *Room for Squares* (2001) and *Heavier Things* (2003). The single "Your Body Is a Wonderland" from *Room for Squares* earned Mayer a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 2002.