Citing his newfound role in the Grateful Dead universe, guitarist John Mayer has officially announced a split from singer Katy Perry to pursue a relationship with the band’s former singer, Donna Jean Godchaux. According to an announcement from Mayer’s representatives, Perry was distancing herself from Mayer’s new “wook-like” lifestyle, so the guitarist decided to cut ties and immerse himself more into the culture.
“Once I got into the Grateful Dead’s music, I started really exploring the culture. It was then that I met Donna, and one thing led to another…” said Mayer in a statement. “I feel bad for Katy Perry in a way, she could never really hit the vocals right in ‘Playin’ In The Band.'”
Mayer wanted to bring Godchaux on tour with Dead & Company this summer, but Bob Weir said no. “I’m happy for Johnny, but she hasn’t toured with us in over 30 years. It wouldn’t be right.”
Meanwhile, Deadheads are convinced that Mayer is seeing Godchaux in hopes of becoming a full fledged member of the Grateful Dead. Even though Godchaux is currently married, excerpts from Bill Kreutzmann’s recent autobiography suggested that her marital status never stood in the way during her tenure with the band.
We wish all the best for Mayer on his newfound romance and on the upcoming tour with Dead & Company.
[Via April Fools!]