My biggest musical influences are probably my parents.

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• Bobby McFerrin:

  My father was a very disciplined singer who worked hard at his craft, and I was around that growing

• Bobby McFerrin:

  I don't want anything to get in the way of me and my singing. I want my mind as clear as possible.

• Bobby McFerrin:

  Miles Davis turned his back to the audience when he came out on stage, and he offended people. But,

• Bobby McFerrin:

  I like a very dark house, just black. I sit there and just think. Once I'm still and quiet inside,

• Bobby McFerrin:

  I want to write a book of poetry, as well as children's stories.

• Bobby McFerrin:

  I have a lot of albums yet to do.

• Bobby McFerrin:

  But, if there's any aspect of my career that needs attention, it's writing.

• Bobby McFerrin:

  I do a lot of performing, but don't get a chance to go to the studio and write good music.

• Bobby McFerrin:

  Seriously though, my father was the first African American to sign a contract with the Metropolitan

• Bobby McFerrin:

  I played piano as a kid; I still play a little bit.