Scatman John
American musician (1942–1999)
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Updated 2026-05-29
Jazz pianist who became a '90s one-hit wonder by combining scat singing with dance beats. Scatman John's 1994 breakout turned his stutter into rhythm—a novelty that stuck around just long enough to matter.
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John Paul Larkin, known professionally under the alias Scatman John, was an American musician. A prolific jazz pianist and vocalist for several decades, he rose to prominence in 1994 through his fusion of scat singing and dance music. He recorded five albums, which were released between 1986 and 2001.
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