Bobby 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

• Bobby McFerrin (1982)
• The Voice (1984)
• Spontaneous Inventions (1985)
• Elephant's Child (1987)
• Don't Worry, Be Happy (1988)
• Simple Pleasures (1988)
• [[Play [live]]] (1990)
• How the Rhino Got'How the Camel Gott (1990)
• Medicine Music (1990)
• Many Faces of Bird (1991)
• Hush (1991)
• Sorrow Is Not Forever (1994)
• Paper Music (1995)
• Bang! Zoom (1995)
• The Mozart Sessions (1996)
• Circlesongs (1997)
• [[Don't Worry, Be Happy! [Disky]]] (1997)
• Mouth Music (2001)
• Beyond Words (2002)

External Links

• Official Site
• Snopes.com on the suicide rumour