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250 guitarists in Hilversum pay tribute to John Mayer's anniversary blues album
On 2026-09-12, 250 guitarists gathered in Hilversum to honor the 20th anniversary of John Mayer’s album Continuum, which inspired many young musicians. Before Continuum, Mayer was known for songs like 'Your Body is a Wonderland' and 'Daughters,' the latter gaining popularity in the Netherlands after being played at DJ Wim Rigter’s 2004 funeral. The event, led by Ed Struijlaart, featured a diverse group aged 10 to 79 performing 'Waiting on the World to Change' at Beeld & Geluid, highlighting Mayer’s influence on guitarists.
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