Bobby McFerrin was born in Manhattan, New York on March 11, 1950. He is an American vocalist. He is known for his vocal techniques from sustaining a melody while also rapidly alternating with arpeggios and harmonies as well as improvisational vocal percussion, scat singing, and polyphonic overtone singing. Nicknamed “The Voice” purely because of his one of a kind vocal abilities spreading over four octaves.

Bobby McFerrin’s song “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” was a No. 1 U.S. pop hit in 1988 and won Song of the Year and Record of the Year honors at the 1989 Grammy Awards.