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Scatman John

Scatman John was an American scat singer, pianist, composer, jazz musician and screenwriter (1942–1999). He was born at El Monte and died at Los Angeles.

Also recorded as Scatman; John Paul Larkin; John Larkin; John Scatman.

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Identity and origins

Scatman John was recorded at birth as John Paul Larkin. He also worked under the name Scatman John. The authorities additionally record the headings Scatman, John Paul Larkin, John Larkin and John Scatman. His recorded language was English.

Identity

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Scatman John is recorded as scat singer, pianist, composer, jazz musician and screenwriter. Scatman John is recorded as having received Echo Pop Award for the Hit of the Year. Scatman John is recorded with the citizenship of United States. Scatman John is recorded at birth as John Paul Larkin.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Scatman John may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Scatman John is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q153141.

Chronology

  1. 1942Scatman John born at El Monte.
  2. 1942Scatman John was born in 1942 at El Monte.
  3. 1999Scatman John died at Los Angeles.
  4. 1999Scatman John died in 1999 at Los Angeles.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Scatman John”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q153141: Scatman John

    authority record · Unverified · Wikidata

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