Bobby McFerrin 3/11/1950 - Singer/Conductor

McFerrin was born in Manhattan, New York, the son of the late operatic baritone Robert McFerrin, and singer Sara Cooper. Robert, Sr. was the first African American to be a regular with New York's Metropolitan Opera. Sara is a former soloist with regional opera companies, and in Broadway shows, and is a professor emeritus of music at Fullerton College in Fullerton, California.

Bobby McFerrin married Debbie Green in 1975. They have three children.

McFerrin's song "Don't Worry, Be Happy" was a #1 pop hit in 1988 and won Song of the Year and Record of the Year honors.

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