John Mayer Thanks Fans For Not Believing He's "An A-Hole"

Whew...John Mayer has had a rough couple of weeks!

His controversial Playboy magazine comments created some crazy drama. But last night at Madison Square Garden in NYC, John did what he does best...work the stage for his fans.

In front of a sold-out crowd, he thanked the fans for "believing" in him despite his loose and luscious lips. John said:

"I hate to come off like an a--hole ever, and thank you guys for believing that I am not an a--hole. Never, ever in my entire life did I ever think that it would be a good idea to be an a--hole. But you know what? There's plenty of a--holes who think the same thing, so I have to thank you. It's a clean me now, people, clean me."

Whether fans are accepting his mea culpa, there's no denying his incredible talent. We think his latest album Battle Studies rocks!

Let's hope you learn from your mistakes, Johnny.