Why Guitar Players HATE John Mayer

"He’s extremely gifted. His faculties are phenomenal. He’s a master. I don’t think he even knows how good he is." Quote: Eric Clapton

Guitar players hate John Mayer because they say “oh he just plays pentatonic scales and a few notes, so simple.” Those same players can’t come close to replicating his sound. He’s an incredible guitar player, super versatile, and a pretty darn good songwriter to boot. His work with the Grateful Dead is amazing.

I am into Jazz and Classical at this stage of my life. Room for Squares came out when I was in my 50's and I thought this guy has talent! His compositions were not the average pop stuff other "artists" were coming up with. They had progression. And. his lyrics were thoughtful. I could relate although I had to think back when I was much younger. In a way John took me back there in time and I remembered my high school graduation day. I think that any artist that can transport you to another time or place and dust off some of your memories has something special to offer. And John did and still does and is a remarkable musician as I knew from that first listen. Yeah, I used to be in a band back in the day so I listen not just hear, but listen to what's going on in a piece of music, picking it apart and analyze what's going on. Sorry to be long winded but yeah, John is one of the greats.

Each album seemed to have that one song that really resonated with me and where I was in life at that moment as well. Slow Dancing off Continuum, Edge of Desire off Battle Studies, Walt Grace off B&R, In the Blood off Search for Everything etc. I listen to Continuum and even though it's still one of my favourite albums of his, I now find some of it lyrically naive; very clearly the thoughts of a younger man/me. It's great to be able to look back at his albums and in many ways be able to chart your own evolution. On a side note: I think JM will agree, no one can be an SRV clone.

Guitar players don't hate John Mayer. They love John Mayer. Non-guitar players are the ones who generally hate him. Every legitimate guitar player recognizes John Mayer's amazing talent

I am a 74 year old who just took up guitar. I love your videos. I am primarily into singer/songwriters in country & country rock but I also love Buddy Guy, Son House and Jimmy Reed. Keep up the good work young man. Thanks.

Just saw his solo tour 4 days ago. He’s humble, mature, And a once in a generation talent.

Love him to pieces. Hands-down, one of the most underrated musical geniuses of all time among people who think they know him. ❤

I really think Mayer’s pop stuff is his most impressive. He distills so much musical talent and complexity into such an accessible format. I prefer his songwriting to his guitar playing easily.

The first song I heard was Gravity, and I was f*cking hooked. The restraint and nuance from someone who could have absolutely shredded up with virtuosity was electric. I couldn’t get enough of someone with nothing to prove and a story to tell musically. I don’t care what someone’s virtuosity is, I don’t need a dick measuring contest, I need some honesty and a story, and that whole album is a master class in _serving the song_, and that concept transcends genre or player or instrument. Serve the song. Love it. Thanks for making great content! ✌️😌🎸

I heard “No Such Thing” about a year before he blew up. I was impressed with the rhythms, chord voicings, and clever lyrics. I remember thinking. Got R4S and loved it. I remember thinking, “too bad he’s too talented to ever get famous.” Fast forward a few months, I was at a friends house and his little brother was having a high school party. All the young girls were going, “have you heard of John Mayer?” Mind was blown lol

For a lot of people, Mayer was the gateway to artists like SRV and BB King etc and even guitar playing in general. He opened me up into a world of music I'd never known about through his covers and performances. That's why I'll always love JM!

He's complete package. He can make music for everyone, from casual music listeners to the experienced musicians.

I clicked on this, not because I’m a guitar player, but because I’m a John Mayer fan. I’m 76 years old and I love his music. Of course I have some favourites and I just went to my song list and played a couple of them. Started a new favourites list for my indoor walking tunes, just to stay motivated to complete my steps! Lol. I just finished playing Perfectly Lonely ❤. Thanks everyone! It’s fun reading your comments. And what a good channel to subscribe to!

I love him most for his articulation in voice and playing, not just for his choices of notes and melodies. His range of emotions is HUGE. From being so gentle one moment to the next moment CRUNCH, and then gentle again, everything is so smooth... Nobody can do the same, not Petrucci, not Kotzen, not even Hendrix

Saw his solo tour show two nights ago and right before ybiaw, he said he still gets a kick out of looking through the crowd to see people's reactions to hearing it live. The endless awkward staring at the ceiling waiting for the song to end to get back to the ones they came to hear still cracks him up 20 years later.

John has a formula for his albums. He always makes one for the fans and then one for him. The gems in-between is what we know and love.

Never hated him. Hearing him live at Crossroads was an instant hit. Only an idiot would hate him. Even if you're not a fan of his singing or style, he's a great guitarist

The first John Mayor song I learned is neon

This is a great video. I've always been a fan of John's skill - I try to play it, but it stays in my living room. He really adds a lot of complexity that is often not appreciated by the masses.