Follow (me) @epicliveperformances to tune into the most iconic moments in live music history …. John Mayer’s song “Mercy” (from The Search for Everything) is one of those ballads where his influences shine through — especially his deep connection to Stevie Ray Vaughan. When Mayer breaks into the solo, you can hear SRV’s spirit in the phrasing: bent notes that cry with emotion, bluesy runs that cut straight to the soul, and that raw sustain that makes every note feel like a plea. It’s not just te