John Mayer: A Lifelong Phenomenon or out the door?

Oahu · Post by **Oahu** » Tue Mar 23, 2004 12:25 pm

Just wondering if you all thought that John was going to stick around for some long length of time (ala the DMB) or if he is on his way out. Peace.

TurnItToLove · Post by **TurnItToLove** » Tue Mar 23, 2004 12:58 pm

he's out, defintitely. nuff said. to quote someone on the TIM boards:
"Im going to hire some washed up rocker, that needs the money, to kill mayer, like i can see it now. Headlines: "Former Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth kills John Mayer this morning"
HEY, I CAN DREAM CANT I"

Ando · Post by **Ando** » Tue Mar 23, 2004 1:15 pm

This'll all probably flame up some old Dave Vs John stuff

I hope it does.

I say no, because he's too ugly. And Dave is much more cuter

juineaux · Post by **juineaux** » Tue Mar 23, 2004 1:20 pm

Im gonna say no, because he dosnt have the live following like DMB, phish, ben harper, ect. When his songs stop playing on the radio, alot of his live audience will leave as well.

Thomas · Post by **Thomas** » Tue Mar 23, 2004 1:31 pm

i'm really not sure, i mean he's only had two cd's right?

i think he'll be around for a couple more years at least. and about his "following" did anyone see Any given thursday? GEEZ that guy is the man, i've never seen so many girls at a concert and they were hanging on his EVERY word. he's such a great musician though that i don't think he'll ever be completely gone from the music scene.

Oahu · Post by **Oahu** » Tue Mar 23, 2004 1:51 pm

Hasn't he had 3 or 4?

Heavier things,
Inside wants out,
and Room For Squares.

Maybe inside was an EP, I can't remember.

AGS doesn't count.

mdel21 · Post by **mdel21** » Tue Mar 23, 2004 2:40 pm

I don't think he'll stick. He's a flash in the pan.

MWR · Post by **MWR** » Tue Mar 23, 2004 3:11 pm

I think it depends on his songwriting. I hated him when he first came out and now I just kinda hate him. I have a healthy dose of respect for his ability but his songs fall short 9/10 times. If his songwriting matures and he learns how to write a decent lyric I think he could be around for a while.

Catherine · Post by **Catherine** » Tue Mar 23, 2004 5:21 pm

I doubt that his present success will last a long time.. The young teens who fill the stadiums will grow older and have new interests. But there are lots of people who enjoy his musical ability.. He definitely has the potential to write many more hits. I'm certain that he'll stick around for years to come.. if not as a songwriter, as a guitarist.

whatshername · Post by **whatshername** » Tue Mar 23, 2004 5:32 pm

phatnev · Post by **phatnev** » Tue Mar 23, 2004 5:37 pm

Hell be around

sacdeez · Post by **sacdeez** » Tue Mar 23, 2004 8:35 pm

i wish he was a part of a band instead of a solo act because he's a great guitarist- hands down i dont think many can argue that. but i'd rather see him as a lead guitarist in a good band instead of a teeny bopper.

Snyder · Post by **Snyder** » Tue Mar 23, 2004 8:48 pm

sacdeez wrote:i wish he was a part of a band instead of a solo act because he's a great guitarist- hands down i dont think many can argue that. but i'd rather see him as a lead guitarist in a good band instead of a teeny bopper.

I was going to say the smae thing.

I think his guitar skill best places him as a lead guitarist for someone else fronting up a band. John sucks as a front man. Everytime I've seen him play, all I see is John playing for John...not for the fans. His lyrics are for the fans, for those teeny boppers who love his cheesy lyrics and pay top dollar to see him and hear him talk too much between songs about stupid teenager shit.

Post by **jkanter** » Tue Mar 23, 2004 9:02 pm

All I know is that he is a musician. He will not stop because it's what he loves to do. AND he will always be respected in the music community, pop-culture or not, because he is an extremely talented musician.

Whether he remains 12yrs strong as DMB is....probably not that big but there will always be people following him

Humble Monkey · Post by **Humble Monkey** » Tue Mar 23, 2004 10:43 pm

Well said boss. I don't consider John a teeny-bopper act, though it does kinda suck that he's getting that reputation. I liked his music before most people ever even heard of him, I was telling my friends this John Mayer guy is going to be huge, just wait.

Now he is huge, making lotsa $$, and swimming in a sea of groupies
He's here to stay....so stop playa hatin'

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