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John Mayer Recruits Dream Team of Musicians for New Song ‘Tom and Jerry’ • Oct. 23, 2026, 8:30 AM ET (Rolling Stone)

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Also Known As John Clayton Mayer
Born October 16, 1977 (age 49) • Bridgeport • Connecticut
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2009) • Grammy Award (2006) • Grammy Award (2004) • Grammy Award (2002)

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