John Paul Larkin (March 13, 1942 – December 3, 1999), known professionally under the alias Scatman John, was an American musician. A prolific jazz pianist and vocalist for several decades, he rose to …

Nov 20, 2013 · The official Scatman John biography is HERE — read the incredible life story of a true legend (out Feb 5, 2026): https://www.bloomsbury.com/scatman-jo...

The official website of the Pop/Jazz artist Scatman John (John Larkin). Read his biography, discography and latest news from Scatland.

Feb 28, 2026 · This is John’s earliest known recording, and my favorite track, “Happy Birthday,” is a tribute to the moment he first glimpsed the self-acceptance that would eventually turn him into the …

Nov 29, 1994 · American Eurodance/Jazz artist Scatman John’s biggest hit, a huge smash globally and a minor U.S. Hit peaking at #68

The original “Scatman” single has been sampled and covered hundreds of times. His songs have also become viral internet memes, amassing over 300 million plays on his official YouTube channel, and …

" Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop) " is a song by American musician Scatman John. It was released in November 1994, by RCA Records, as his debut single, and was later re-released in July 1995 for …

The official Scatman John biography is HERE — read the incredible life story of a true legend (out Feb 5, 2026): https://www.bloomsbury.com/scatman-jo...

John Paul Larkin (known as Scatman John) (born March 13 1942 in El Monte, California – died December 3, 1999 in Los Angeles, California) was an American jazz musician and singer. His most …

We’re excited to announce that Bloomsbury will publish the authorized biography of John Larkin, aka Scatman John, in early 2026. Written by Gina Waggott, this biography tells the remarkable story of a …