Bobby McFerrin

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Born:
March 11, 1950, he's 62 and American.
Birthname:
Robert McFerrin, Jr..
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An Artist with 31 releases, and credited 4 times on others' music. 6 collaborations.

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The UK-born, US-raised vocalist Bobby McFerrin was born in 1950. His a cappella vocals and beatboxing have earned him a multi-award winning career.

His albums tackle most styles of music from pop to classical, but he is best known for the single "Don't Worry Be Happy" which took him to the top of the charts and won him three Grammys. His talents have been in demand from a diverse range of performers including Grover Washington Jr., Laurie Anderson and Dizzy Gillespie.

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Bobby McFerrin Performs In Prague

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Bobby McFerrin performing in San Francisco, CA.

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Discography

35 releases – 31 under his own name and 4 credits on others' music Edit
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