When John Mayer made an appearance at radio producer Howard Stern’s birthday concert, he performed a rendition of a classic Dylan track that has blown the internet away! The track in question he sang was ‘Like A Rolling Stone,’ one of the most iconic songs in the history of music, and many viewers have already dubbed Mayer’s version “electrifying.”
Mayer not only gives an exceptional performance of the track, singing and playing guitar like a rock god, but he also puts his own unique stamp on it, giving the track a heavier twist than what listeners might have gotten used to hearing on Dylan’s original. It suits the song perfectly, and it’s little wonder the video has already racked up well over three million views on YouTube alone!
Mayer’s performance came as part of a concert put on back in 2014 to celebrate the 60th birthday of iconic radio broadcaster Howard Stern. Jimmy Kimmel hosted the event, and a slew of other amazing music artists performed, including Steven Tyler, Jewel, Slash, Train, and many more! Despite this star-studded lineup, however, Mayer still undoubtedly delivered one of the best performances of the evening.
Indeed, perhaps one of the few performances of the evening that matched up to Mayer’s was that delivered by John Fogerty, the iconic frontman of US rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival. Performing two of Creedence’s most well-known songs, ‘Bad Moon Rising’ and ‘Fortunate Son’, Fogerty raised the roof with his incredible vocals and electrifying guitar playing.
The concert organized to celebrate Howard Stern’s 60th birthday is well worth watching if you are a fan of rock music of any kind. As you’ve hopefully gleaned from this article, meanwhile, the standout performers of the night were John Fogerty and, of course, John Mayer, whose rocked-up version of ‘Like A Rolling Stone’ has left viewers all over the world wanting more!
John Mayer’s unforgettable rendition of “Like A Rolling Stone” has certainly left a mark on fans and critics alike, further solidifying his position as a musical powerhouse. If you’re eager to watch this extraordinary performance or explore more of his work, check out the useful links below.