John Mayer is Way Smarter and Funnier Than His Music

Three things first:
1) JJ Johnson 's been playing drums with Eli's band since the mid-90s. I can't remember half the nights, staring with red-eyed disbelief at his stamina and innovation.
2) Mayer wrote a column for Esquire (Music Lessons) that was always fun to read. Why he stopped, I dunno.
3) I don't think all of John Mayer's songs suck. "Belief" is a bit of masterful.



Belief, from last year's "Crossroads"


An even more sublime acoustic version (not a vid):