March's birthday musician is...
Born on March 11, 1950
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1Five Fast Facts about Bobby McFerrin
1) Robert McFerrin was born in New York City and had two parents with careers in music and singing.
2) After graduating from California State University, McFerrin worked as a piano and organ player for an ice skating show.
3) In the late 1970's Bobby started touring as a jazz singer and released his first album in 1982.
4) It was Bobby's 1984 album, The Voice, that really got people's attention because there were no instruments - all the sounds came from McFerrin's own body and voice! "Don't Worry, Be Happy" is his most famous song in this style and was released in 1988.
5) Bobby McFerrin has won 10 Grammies, worked on TV shows like The Cosby Show, and collaborated with numerous musicians, including October's birthday musician, Yo-Yo Ma!
1) Robert McFerrin was born in New York City and had two parents with careers in music and singing.
2) After graduating from California State University, McFerrin worked as a piano and organ player for an ice skating show.
3) In the late 1970's Bobby started touring as a jazz singer and released his first album in 1982.
4) It was Bobby's 1984 album, The Voice, that really got people's attention because there were no instruments - all the sounds came from McFerrin's own body and voice! "Don't Worry, Be Happy" is his most famous song in this style and was released in 1988.
5) Bobby McFerrin has won 10 Grammies, worked on TV shows like The Cosby Show, and collaborated with numerous musicians, including October's birthday musician, Yo-Yo Ma!