Scatman John
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Summary
Scatman John was born on March 13, 1942[1], in El Monte[2]. He died on December 3, 1999[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a scat singer[5], pianist[6], composer[7], jazz musician[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,154 views/month, #5,473 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Award received: Echo Pop Award for the Hit of the Year[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Genre: jazz[15], house music[16]
- Record label: America Records[17]
- Discography: Scatman John discography[18]
- Cause of death: lung cancer[19]
- Family name: Larkin[20]
- Given name: John Paul[21]
- Pseudonym: Scatman John[22]
- Medical condition: stuttering[23]
- Manner of death: natural causes[24]
- Instrument: piano[25], voice[26]
- Described by source: Scatman John[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Birth name: John Paul Larkin[29]
- Name in native language: John Paul Larkin[30]
- Different from: Scatman[31]
- Start of work period: 1976[32]
- End of work period: 1999[33]
- Time period: 20th century[34]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[35]
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Country: US[36]
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Began / founded: 1942-03-13[37]
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Ended / dissolved: 1999-12-03[38]
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MusicBrainz ID: 211214f1-4989-498d-875d-b1b323f0c528[39]
Why It Matters
Scatman John has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 69 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Scatman John born?
Scatman John was born in El Monte[2].
Where did Scatman John die?
Scatman John died in Los Angeles[4].
What did Scatman John do for work?
Scatman John worked as a scat singer[5], pianist[6], composer[7], jazz musician[8], and screenwriter[9].
What awards did Scatman John receive?
Honors received include Echo Pop Award for the Hit of the Year[13].