John Mayer on Guitar Tone

[Eric***]

I get frustrated with myself sometimes, because who people are really matters to me, even in the realm of celebrities/entertainers. But that's really probably a dumb stance to have and a losing battle.

Much of the music I enjoy is made by people who I am sure are not role models, but those people shut their mouths enough to let me live happily in ignorance of how morally bankrupt, drug-addled, or arrogant they might be.

I just feel hypocritical when I say it matters to me what kind of a person a celebrity is, but I can't deny that it matters to me a little bit. Music is so emotional, it's difficult to connect if you don't respect the person playing it.

[Tig***]

If it wasn't for this release, I'd feel about the same way...
Try! John Mayer Trio Live in Concert

[bcdon***]

I just feel hypocritical when I say it matters to me what kind of a person a celebrity is, but I can't deny that it matters to me a little bit. Music is so emotional, it's difficult to connect if you don't respect the person playing it.

The quality of a person -- someone worthy of your respect -- is not a function of the quality of their work. There are many, many people out there that produce great art, science, &c and yet some of these same people are -- to be blunt -- pieces of cr-p in all other respects. You should make the call as whether or not you wish to support someone that you dislike on a personal level... and even if you do, it's not like they are going to marry your daughter or something.