Bobby McFerrin
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 Bobby McFerrin in 2007. |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Robert McFerrin, Jr. |
| Born | March 11, 1950 Manhattan, New York |
| Origin | Long Beach, California, United States |
| Genres | Jazz, Reggae, World Music, Classical Music |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, musician, conductor, producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, bass guitar, clarinet |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Labels | Manhattan Records Blue Note Records Elektra Records Sony Classical |
| Associated acts | Chick Corea Herbie Hancock |
| Website | http://www.bobbymcferrin.com |
Robert "Bobby" McFerrin, Jr. (born March 11, 1950 in Manhattan, New York) is an American singer and musician. He is probably best known for his 1988 hit song, "Don't Worry, Be Happy". In his musical career he has won 10 Grammy Awards.
Discography [change]
Albums [change]
Bobby McFerrin has made 19 studio albums during his career:
| Year | Single |
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| 1982 | Bobby McFerrin |
| 1984 | The Voice |
| 1987 | Spontaneous Inventions |
| 1987 | Elephant's Child |
| 1988 | Simple Pleasures |
| 1988 | Don't Worry, Be Happy |
| 1990 | How the Rhino Got His Skin/How the Camel Got His Hump |
| 1990 | Medicine Music |
| 1992 | Play |
| 1992 | Hush |
| 1991 | Many Faces of Bird |
| 1994 | Sorrow Is Not Forever |
| 1995 | Paper Music |
| 1996 | Bang! Zoom |
| 1996 | The Mozart Sessions |
| 1997 | Circlesongs |
| 2001 | Mouth Music |
| 2002 | Beyond Words |
| 2010 | VOCAbuLarieS |
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