The Guitarist Who Reinvented the Blues - John Mayer

John Mayer - 2008

John Mayer - live in concert 2008

Someone told John Mayer that he’s “the guy who reinvented the blues.” But he humbly deflected the compliment, insisting that if anyone gets credit for reinventing the blues it would be his listeners (presumably by helping him figure out what we all want to hear)…

The point? This man, this artist, is no Jack Johnson (not that there’s anything wrong with Jack Johnson). More on my thoughts about his work later… or you can read my post from last fall.

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Written by SoapB
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5 comments ↓

#1 The Right Blue on 07.16.08 at 7:11 pm

Regardless of the music (of either John Mayer or Jack Johnson) these are great concert photos.

Bobbie

The Right Blues last blog post..WW #42 - The Right Blue’s 1st Birthday Review

#2 PG on 07.16.08 at 8:03 pm

Not a huge John Mayer fan, but I don’t dislike him at all.

Have a blast at blogher!

PGs last blog post..Dr. Horrible is Anything But!

#3 Deb (Missives From Suburbia) on 07.24.08 at 7:08 pm

I have a hard time watching him make his orgasm face while he sings. Otherwise, I can tolerate him.

#4 Myra on 08.02.08 at 4:29 pm

Found you from Blog Nosh. Fabulous post. I’m a fan. He’s a true talent.

#5 SoapB on 08.20.08 at 8:29 am

@TRB:
Thanks!!

@PG:
Thanks, PG. Have you listened to some of his less popular tunes (like Slow Dancing in a Burning Room or Gravity)? You might like those more than songs like Waiting on the World…

@Deb:
I know what you mean. I’ve heard that comment from many people…

@Myra:
Thanks!
I completely agree - he’s a true talent.

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