Artist Biography
Although Nathaniel Mayer only managed one national Top 40 hit ("Village of Love" in the spring of 1962), the young R&B singer maintained a devoted following in his hometown of Detroit through the 1960s, particularly for his later, more aggressive and funk-oriented singles. After decades in retirement, Mayer began playing live in 2002, often backed by young Detroit-area musicians, including members of the Dirtbombs, the Sights, and Outrageous Cherry. His 2004 album I JUST WANT TO BE HELD was followed by 2007's WHY DON'T YOU GIVE IT TO ME?, which also featured the Black Keys' Dan Auerbach.
Hometown
Detroit, MI, United States
Genre
Blues