Bobby McFerrinBobby McFerrin (born New York City, March 11, 1950) is a jazz-influenced a cappella vocal performer. His song "Don't Worry, Be Happy" (featured in the movie Cocktail starring Tom Cruise) was a #1 U.S. pop hit in 1988. He has also worked in collaboration with instrumental performers including pianist Chick Corea and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. In addition to his vocal performing career, Mr. McFerrin was appointed in 1994 as creative chair of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. McFerrin is the subject of a persistent yet wholly unfounded rumour that he has committed suicide. Discography
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McFerrin is the subject of a persistent yet wholly unfounded rumour that he has committed suicide. Since then, Mraz has played with the likes of Alanis Morissette, Bob Dylan, Dave Matthews Band, Paula Cole, and Jewel. McFerrin was appointed in 1994 as creative chair of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. His clear, strong tenor voice and easygoing, optimistic lyrics gained critical and popular acclaim in 2003 when his first single, "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)," co-written by music production team The Matrix, began getting regular play on radio, MTV and VH1, boosting the sales of his debut release, Waiting for My Rocket to Come. In addition to his vocal performing career, Mr. He now resides in Los Angeles. He has also worked in collaboration with instrumental performers including pianist Chick Corea and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. There he became a hit on the Southern California club scene, playing with percussionist Toca Rivera. pop hit in 1988. After a brief stint studying musical theater in New York, he moved to San Diego. His song "Don't Worry, Be Happy" (featured in the movie Cocktail starring Tom Cruise) was a #1 U.S. Though he did not pick up the guitar until the age of 18, his musical appetite was strong. Bobby McFerrin (born New York City, March 11, 1950) is a jazz-influenced a cappella vocal performer. Jason Mraz (born June 23, 1977) is an American singer, born and raised in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Snopes.com on the suicide rumour (http://www.snopes.com/music/artists/mcferrin.htm). Tonight Not Again: Jason Mraz Live at the Eagles Ballroom (2004). Official Site (http://www.bobbymcferrin.com). Waiting for My Rocket to Come (2002). Beyond Words (2002). Mouth Music (2001). [[Don't Worry, Be Happy! [Disky]]] (1997). Circlesongs (1997). The Mozart Sessions (1996). Bang! Zoom (1995). Paper Music (1995). Sorrow Is Not Forever (1994). Hush (1991). Many Faces of Bird (1991). Medicine Music (1990). How the Rhino Got'How the Camel Gott (1990). [[Play [live]]] (1990). Simple Pleasures (1988). Don't Worry, Be Happy (1988). Elephant's Child (1987). Spontaneous Inventions (1985). The Voice (1984). Bobby McFerrin (1982). |