Bobby McFerrin
Personal Info
Known For Actor
Gender Male
Birthday 1950-03-11 (74 years old)
Place of Birth Manhattan, New York, USA
Bobby McFerrin
Biography
Robert Keith McFerrin Jr. (born March 11, 1950) is an American jazz vocalist. He is known for his vocal techniques, such as singing fluidly but with quick and considerable jumps in pitch—for example, sustaining a melody while also rapidly alternating with arpeggios and harmonies—as well as scat singing, polyphonic overtone singing, and improvisational vocal percussion. He is widely known for performing and recording regularly as an unaccompanied solo vocal artist. He has frequently collaborated with other artists from both the jazz and classical scenes. McFerrin's song "Don't Worry, Be Happy" was a No. 1 U.S. pop hit in 1988 and won Song of the Year and Record of the Year honors at the 1989 Grammy Awards. McFerrin has also worked in collaboration with instrumentalists, including pianists Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Joe Zawinul, drummer Tony Williams, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. He is the father of musicians Taylor McFerrin and Madison McFerrin.
Known For
Actor
as himself
as Self
as Himself Vocals
as self
as Self
as Himself
as Himself
as Self
as Self
as Host / The Wizard of Oz
as Himself
as Self (uncredited)
as himself
as Self
as Self
as Himself
as Self
as Santabear / Bullybear (voice)
as Himself
as Vocalist (voice)
as Self - Musical Guest
as Self - Host
Sound
as Original Music Composer
as Music
as Music
as Music
as Music
as Original Music Composer
as Music
as Theme Song Performance
as Original Music Composer
as Original Music Composer
as Music
as Original Music Composer