This took place on a yacht off the coast of Malibu, California two years after his death with his many friends and a jazz trio. John's wife, Judy, informed me (personal correspondence, January 9, 2008) that it was his wish to not be buried, but instead to be cremated with burial at sea. People have asked me where Scatman John is buried. Judy has sent three large pictures of Scatman that fans are invited to download.
John is survived by his wife, Judy, who attended the NationalStuttering Association convention with John in Buffalo, NY. His love for and work with the international community ofpeople who stutter is a major part of John's legacy.
He also received awards from Italy, France, Poland, Hong Kong and elsewhere. John received "Best New International Artist of the Year" in Japan and the German "ECHO" award for foreign artists. John wrote that two of the four verses of this song dealt directly with his stuttering (see ). His first single, "Scatman" was recorded September 1994 and released in Germany December 1994. John, a person who stuttered, was known for his "scatsinging" and wrote that is was an example of how his "greatest problem has become my greatest asset." Professionally he was best known for his successful recordings in Europe on the BMG/RCA label. MusicianJohn "Scatman" Larkin passed away December 3, 1999, athis home in California. This page has been put online foranyone who wishes to share their memories or feelings about John.If you care to add your memories or comments, send yourmessage to and I will post it. Remembering Scatman John Larkin TOC Remembering Scatman John Larkin