John Mayer Appears On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’

John Mayer was the musical guest on Tuesday’s episode of ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live. The singer-guitarist also sat for an interview segment on the late-night talk show, where he talked about his friendship with comedian Dave Chappelle, playing in Dead & Company and debuted a “trailer” for his Instagram Stories show.

Prior to performing his new single “New Light,” Mayer chatted with Kimmel who asked him about how he ended up playing and touring with the members of the Grateful Dead. “As soon as I heard the music and fell in love with it, I was like ‘I’ve got to play with these guys.’ That’s how nervy I am,” the musician shared. “Most people would say ‘this is nice I want to listen to this more.’ I go ‘get me in that band.'” To which Kimmel responded, “what John Stamos is to the Beach Boys, you are to the Dead.”

The pair then spoke about his long-standing friendship with Chappelle. Mayer talked about their stage show and said: “I’m trying to be music’s, Bill Murray.” The musician also poked fun at himself and his off-again, on-again relationship with social media with a fake trailer for a new season of his Instagram Stories show.

Watch Mayer’s performance and interview segments below:

[New Light]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6Z8O5m4-XI

[John Mayer Interview Segment]

[John Mayer Debuts Trailer For New Instagram Show]