Bobby McFerrin

Bobby McFerrin
Bobby McFerrin
	Bobby McFerrin in 2007
Background information
Birth name	Robert McFerrin, Jr.
Born	March 11, 1950 (age 74); Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Origin	Long Beach, California,; United States
Genres	Jazz, Reggae, World Music, Classical Music
Occupation(s)	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 City) is an American singer and musician. ^[1] 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. ^[2]

Discography

Bobby McFerrin has made 19 studio albums during his career:

Year	Single
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

Bobby McFerrin, 1982
From Baltimore M.D. ( Meyerhoff ) Jan 3, 1997
Bobby McFerrin performing with Chick Corea at the 2008 edition of the New Orleans Jazz Festival.
Bobby McFerrin participating at a TED conference in March 2011.