John Mayer

John Mayer

Good singer songwriter and guitarist mainly in pop rock and acoustic rock.

He won a Grammy Award in 2003 for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for Your Body Is a Wonderland.

With increased exposure, Mayer's talent came into demand in other areas. Steve Jobs invited Mayer to perform during the keynote address of Apple's annual Macworld Conference & Expo, in January 2004, as Jobs introduced the software application Garage Band. The gig led to Mayer becoming a fixture of the event. He rejoined Jobs on stage for a solo performance at Macworld 2007, following the announcement of the iPhone. Mayer has also done endorsements, such as a Volkswagen commercial for the Beetle's guitar outlet and for the BlackBerry Curve.

In 2002, Mayer began the "Back to You" Fund, a nonprofit organization that focuses on fundraising in the areas of health care, education, the arts, and talent development. The foundation raises funds through the auction of exclusive John Mayer items, such as guitar picks, T-shirts, and signed CDs, made available on Mayer's auction site. The auctions have been successful, with some tickets selling for more than seventeen times their face value.

http://stamford.patch.com/articles/grammy-award-winner-john-mayer-donates-15k-to-stamford-hiv-program

http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/John-Mayer-Gives-Back-to-His-Community-130607363.html

http://www.cultofmac.com/124367/singer-john-mayer-shares-stories-about-his-personal-relationship-with-steve-jobs/

http://www.cultofmac.com/700/john-mayer-betrays-apple-with-a-blackberry-curve-ball/

http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/countygrind/2011/10/happy_birthday_john_mayer.php

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