John Mayer Siblings Including Mom Dad And Family

John wearing an 80's inspired colorful jumpsuit during the promotion of his 2018 song
John wearing an 80's inspired colorful jumpsuit during the promotion of his 2018 song "New Light."( Source : facebook )

John Mayer has two siblings. John Mayer is born to mom Margaret and dad Richard along with two elder brothers Ben Mayer and Carl Mayer.

Simultaneously a pop icon, respected guitarist, and media pariah due to his controversial dating life, Mayer is quite simply one of the most interesting personas in popular music. As a pop icon, the singer has released many popular albums and hit songs.

As a respected guitarist, the singer has been lauded by guitar greats like Eric Clapton and played alongside Blues legends like BB King. Lastly, as a media pariah, Mayer has had a long list of exes, some of whom have even written scathing songs about him.

All in all, Mayer is a flawed human being who has managed to make great art out of all the wonderful and wild characteristics he possesses.

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Meet John Mayer Family

John Mayer family are Margaret Mayer, Richard Mayer, Ben Mayer, and Carl Mayer. John also has a half-sister named Rachel from Richard.

John is a middle child as Carl is older while Ben is younger than the singer. Carl preferred to stay away from the limelight for much of John's most prominent years but has since settled into being the brother of a famous singer.

John with his father, siblings and half sibling for their patriarch's 90th birthday. From left to right: Ben, Rachel, Richard, John, and Carl
John with his father, siblings and half sibling for their patriarch's 90th birthday. From left to right: Ben, Rachel, Richard, John, and Carl( Source : wikimedia )

He is best known for hosting the $15 Game Show on Instagram Live and has an Instagram account with over 12.6K followers. As for Ben, he was born in 1979 and is two years younger than John.

Though a musician as well, it is more of a hobby for Ben. Unlike Carl, the youngest Mayer has continued to stay out of the limelight.

John Mayer Parents 

John parent are Margaret and Richard Mayer. They gave birth to John on October 16, 1977.

The singer was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and his parents raised him in a nearby town called Fairfield. Sadly, the two divorced on February 11, 2009, but are still close with their sons.

Richard Mayer

John and Richard taking a picture together despite the latter's ill health
John and Richard taking a picture together despite the latter's ill health( Source : facebook )

John father Richard Mayer is 95 years old. Richard was born on October 11, 1927.

The singer's dad worked as a high school principal for much of his life. His profession gave him steadfastness which resulted in him telling his son that while he approved of his choice of career, to make sure to have a Plan B too.

Margaret Mayer 

John and Margaret at a social event. The singer's mother is very reclusive
John and Margaret at a social event. The singer's mother is very reclusive( Source : facebook )

John mother Margaret Mayer is 75 years old. Margaret was born in 1947.

Like her ex-husband, the singer's mother also worked in the education field for much of her life. She was a middle school English teacher. 

What Does John Mayer Brothers Do For Living?

John Mayer brothers host online game shows and music for a living. Carl hosts a game show on Instagram while Ben pursues music.

As stated above, Carl has a game show called $15 Game Show which he primarily does through his Instagram. However, all the episodes are collected on his YouTube channel.

An example of Carl's $15 Game Show on Instagram ( Source : instagram )

Ben, on the other hand, pursues music more as a hobby rather than anything. Unlike Carl, Ben does not have a social media presence and rarely makes any appearances on either of his siblings' online media accounts.

Though John is still the more successful out of the three, each of the Mayer trio is living comfortable lives pursuing whatever vocation they see fit. The rare occasions whenever the three come together always make for heartwarming moments.

Does John Mayer Have A Wife?

No, John Mayer isn't married which means he doesn't have a wife. Instead, Mayer has been romantically involved with many beautiful women.

The singer might have one of the most impressive and controversial dating histories among modern celebrities as his past lovers range from some of the most beautiful and talented women in acting and music.

Who has John Mayer dated? Girlfriends List, Dating History ( Source : youtube )

From screen stars like Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jennifer Aniston to models like Minka Kelly to pop divas like Katy Perry and Taylor Swift, Mayer used to be a dangerous serial dater among pop celebrities.

However, after a disastrous attempt at winning Perry back in the late 2010s and his decision to stay sober following a six-day hangover after attending Drake's 30th birthday party, Mayer has remained mum about dating.

John Mayer Girlfriend And Dating Timeline

John Mayer girlfriend and dating timeline spans from 2002 to 2020 and counting. John has a sprawling list of romantic endeavors.

Jennifer Love Hewitt - 2002

John and Jennifer's relationship was his first public romance
John and Jennifer's relationship was his first public romance( Source : facebook )

John dated actress Jennifer Love Hewitt in 2002. According to rumors, his hit song Your Body is a Wonderland is about her.

The pair only lasted briefly for a year, but the relationship is regarded as his first foray into a public relationship.

Vanessa Carlton - Early 2000s

John and Vanessa dated sometime in the early 2000s
John and Vanessa dated sometime in the early 2000s( Source : facebook )

John dated popular singer Vanessa Carlton sometime in the early 2000s. Though the exact date is not known, it was when both were topping the charts.

As with Hewitt, the two dated for barely a year, and Carlton has since called John bad at doing break-ups.

Jessica Simpson - 2006 to 2007

John and Jessica's relationship was fraught with unwanted media attention
John and Jessica's relationship was fraught with unwanted media attention( Source : facebook )

John dated actress and singer Jessica Simpson from 2006 to 2007. This was his first controversial relationship.

Their relationship was heavily covered by the media as the pair was literally stalked by the paparazzi. Though the relationship ended in June 2007, John would get under fire for some controversial comments he made about his ex's bedroom skills

Minka Kelly - 2007 to 2008

John and Minka briefly dated until he left her because he didn't want anything serious
John and Minka briefly dated until he left her because he didn't want anything serious( Source : facebook )

John started hanging out with model Minka Kelly around Winter of 2007. The pair were seen together frequently.

However, the singer reportedly called it quits with her because he didn't want to be in a serious relationship.

Jennifer Aniston - 2008 to 2009

John and Aniston's relationship was fraught with breakups and patchups
John and Aniston's relationship was fraught with breakups and patchups ( Source : facebook )

John and Jennifer Aniston were another highly prominent couple in the singer's dating history. The pair were seen as an oddity.

The main reason why is that Aniston was known for wanting serious relationships while Mayer was a serial flirt. Sadly, as people expected, their relationship was fraught with breakups and patchings up.

Taylor Swift - 2009 to 2010

Taylor Swift reportedly wrote Dear John about her relationship with Mayer
Taylor Swift reportedly wrote Dear John about her relationship with Mayer( Source : facebook )

John dated singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for a year. The relationship is popular because it resulted in her hit song Dear John.

Many fans felt that Mayer was too old for Swift, and because of the song, many hold him in ill-regard for this relationship.

Katy Perry - 2012 to 2014

John and Katy's two year relationship was his longest relationship ever
John and Katy's two year relationship was his longest relationship ever( Source : facebook )

John's longest public relationship was with singer Katy Perry. The pair were together for almost two years.

Despite their relationship ending in 2014, Mayer still pined for her for years, and dedicated his 2017 song Still Feel Like Your Man to her.

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