John Mayer
Written and reviewed by Daniel Brooks Updated August 26, 2026 Fact checked August 26, 2026





Interesting Biography Facts
Real name
John Clayton Mayer
Occupation
American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer
Birth Date
October 16, 1977
Age
48 years
Zodiac Sign
Libra
Birthplace
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
Education
Berklee College of Music
Nationality
American
John Mayer family members
Father's Name
Richard Mayer
Mother's Name
Margaret Mayer
Siblings names
Carl Mayer (brother), Ben Mayer (brother),
Is John Mayer a gay/bisexual?
No
What is John Mayer marital status?
single
Who is John Mayer wife?
No current partner publicly confirmed
How many children does he have?
No children
John Mayer has never married and has no children. He has had several public relationships, but reports in 2026 indicated that his more recent relationship with creator Kat Stickler had ended. His current romantic status is therefore listed as private or single.
John Mayer wife
John Mayer has never married. Past public relationships have included Jennifer Aniston and Katy Perry, but no current spouse or publicly confirmed partner is listed.
John Mayer kids
John Mayer has no children.
Who are John Mayer parents?
Richard Mayer (father)

Date of birth: October 11, 1927
In his interviews the talented musician John Mayer never gets tired to tell, that he is not like his father. His dad is a very self-conscious person, who never gives false promises, but John is very spontaneous. Nevertheless, he treats his parent with great love and respect.
Richard worked as a high school principal. In his free time the man played the piano, and such musical parties inspired his son John to pursue music as a career.
When Richard heard about his son’s choice, he told him “to build Plan B”. In fact, in their family everyone made music, but at the same time had some serious occupation, like teaching, fixing houses etc. But John told that he didn’t need any Plan B.
Richard Mayer till now resides in Bridgeport, CT. He divorced with John Mayer’s mother in 2009, but he still is close with his son. “I don’t say that I am proud of my son, I am rather happy for him! He likes his job and audience likes him”, Richard once said.
In autumn last year Richard Mayer turned 90. His son gave a special gift for his dad on this day. He founded the Richard Mayer Scholarship Fund, the charity establishment, which is supposed to support financially talented young people in Connecticut.
Margaret Mayer (mother)

Date of birth: 1947
Margaret Hoffman (Mayer) earned her living as an English teacher. She joined her career with up-bringing of three sons (John Mayer is her middle kid) and caring about her husband, who was 20 years older than her.
On February 11 in 2009 Margaret and her husband Richard Mayer divorced in Bridgeport family court. They had no disputes or conflicts, and it seemed that both of them agreed, their marriage hadn’t worked.
Nevertheless, Margaret and Richard managed to bring up three great sons, including a popular guitarist John Mayer.
John Mayer siblings
Carl Mayer (brother)
He is an older brother of a musician John Mayer. Carl stays out of limelight and keeps his private life in secret. But he plays the guitar too. In 2008 he performed alongside his famous brother in Jones Beach Theater.
Ben Mayer (brother)
Date of birth: 1979
Ben is the youngest kid in Mayer family. He makes music too, but it’s just a hobby for him. Ben is in good terms with his brothers, Carl and John.
Bio
John Mayer is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist known for combining pop songwriting with blues-influenced guitar work.
Interesting and fun facts
Mayer has also performed extensively with Dead & Company alongside former members of the Grateful Dead.
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