John Mayer is relearning how to play the guitar after injuring his left index finger in a truck door accident. The singer-songwriter shared the news on Instagram on Thursday, posting a photo of his bandaged finger against a colorful patterned carpet.
In his caption, John explained that he seriously hurt his finger last month but is determined to play his upcoming Dead & Company shows at Sphere in the Las Vegas Valley.
John Mayer’s Road to Recovery
“Last Thursday, I injured my left index finger (truck door), and the first thing that went through my mind was, ‘I really need that finger in a week.’ I need all my fingers, but the left index is the team captain of my fretting hand. It will heal just fine, but will be out of commission for a while,” he wrote. “In the meantime, I have spent every day practicing guitar using the other three fingers, and I think I have it sounding pretty good!”
John noted that his guitar playing might sound a little different to fans until his finger fully heals.
“I’ve always felt like every part of me belongs to these shows, and it’s my responsibility to return to the stage each night without screwing up the equipment, and I’m sorry for the misadventure here,” the 46-year-old added. “The power of the music and the love for these shows will prevail! See ya tonight.”
John’s friend Andy Cohen commented, “See you this weekend. Gonna be GREAT,” while musician May Erlewine wrote, “I’m sorry! I hope you heal quickly and without consequence. Maybe some new shapes to inspire new songs are the gift.”
In addition to his solo career, the “Gravity” hitmaker has performed with former Grateful Dead members Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, and Bill Kreutzmann since 2015. Their current Las Vegas residency is set to conclude on 10 August.
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