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Bobby McFerrin

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The Resume

    (March 11, 1950- )
    Resides in Philadelphia
    Recorded the hit song 'Don't Worry be Happy'
    Won Grammy Awards for 'Best Male Pop Vocalist,' 'Best Song' and 'Record of the Year in 1988

Why he might be annoying:

    There were rumors that he was homeless when it was reported that he was living in a church rectory. It turns out that he was living at the church while his home was being renovated (Jazz Times 2002).
    He is a one hit wonder.
    He no longer performs the song 'Don't Worry Be Happy' because he's bored of it.
    He is considered an a capella artist.
    The song 'Don't Worry Be Happy' started a fashion trend in the 80's. There were T-Shirts, caps, buttons and mugs all quoting the words 'Don't worry be happy.'
    If you have a copy of his album 'Don't Worry Be Happy,' you're probably embarrassed.
    The radio stations don't play his music anymore.
    He was quoted as saying 'My favorite thing is to read my Bible every day.' (2003)
    He is boney.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He has held the position of Creative Chair with the 'St. Paul Chamber Orchestra' since 1994.
    Robin Williams appeared in his video 'Don't Worry be Happy' (1988).
    He is a ten-time Grammy Award winner.
    He has a four-and-a-half-octave range.
    Most of his music is done without any instruments.
    'Don't Worry be Happy' was the first ever a capella song to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (1988).
    He got upset when George Bush Sr used his song 'Don't Worry Be Happy' for the '88 presidential election. He told Bush that he doesn't support him.
    His father (Robert) was the first black man to be signed to New York's Metropolitan Opera (1955).

Credit: My Niece Alyse


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 17 Votes: 88.24% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 19 Votes: 47.37% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 29 Votes: 55.17% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 24 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 24 Votes: 54.17% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 72 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 59 Votes: 64.41% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 37 Votes: 67.57% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 85 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 116 Votes: 59.48% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 199 Votes: 56.78% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 280 Votes: 58.57% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 199 Votes: 57.29% Annoying