Mayer said on Instagram that he has been practicing with his “other three fingers.”
Despite a recent struggle, John Mayer will perform guitar with Dead & Company at the Las Vegas Sphere for their “Dead Forever – Live at Sphere” residency.
The singer of “Your Body Is a Wonderland” revealed on Instagram that he injured his left index finger in a truck door last week. Mayer shared a photo of his bandaged finger and stated, “The first thing that came to mind was, ‘I really need that finger in a week.'” I need all of my fingers, but the left index is the leader of my fretting hand. It will recover properly, but it will be out of commission for a while.
He continued, “In the meantime, I have spent every day practicing guitar using the other three fingers and I think I have it sounding pretty good!
“I’ve always felt like every part of me belongs to these events, and it’s my responsibility to get back to the stage each night without messing up the equipment, and I apologize for the mishap here. The power of music and a passion for these shows will prevail! “See you tonight.”
Dead & Company’s current Las Vegas concerts are slated for August 1-3 and August 7-10. The residency is characterized as an immersive experience that honors the heritage of the Rock Hall-inducted Grateful Dead by combining their music with the Sphere’s advanced technical features.