Good Music on Instagram: "John Scatman, born John Paul Larkin, was an American musician who struggled with a severe stutter for most of his life. For years, he felt ashamed and avoided speaking in public. But in the early 1990s, he found a way to turn what he saw as his greatest obstacle into his greatest strength. By combining jazz-style scat singing with dance music, he created a unique sound that celebrated the very thing he used to hide. His hit song “Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)” became

3.1M Commanders on Instagram: "John Scatman, born John Paul Larkin, was an American musician better known as Scatman John. He rose to fame in the 1990s by blending jazz-style scat singing—rapid vocal riffs like “ba-da-bop-bop”—with energetic dance and techno beats. His biggest hits, Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop) and Scatman’s World, achieved global success. Beyond his music, his story inspired millions: he turned a lifelong stutter into a unique style, promoting confidence and positivity throu