You know the songs. you won’t believe the story.
“All of a sudden, I’m a popstar. Wait until they find out who I really am.” – John Larkin, 1995
That “Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop” on your turntable hides the wildest untold story in music history, from jazz dives and jail cells to the top of the charts at 52.
Based on John’s unpublished memoirs and 100+ interviews, this is the unbelievable true story of Scatman John.
Released 5 Feb 2026. Preorder Now from:
✓ Based on unseen letters, demos & archives
✓ Official biography authorized by the Scatman estate
✓ Includes rare lyrics, photos, and the true origin behind Scatman’s songs
What early readers are saying:
★★★★★
“This is everything and more you could ever want to know about Scatman John Larkin. Truly an extraordinary tale of overcoming some of the worst experiences life has to throw at you, and still win”
– JD, Advance Reader
★★★★★
“I’ve been obsessed with Scatman John for years, and idolised him as the perfect human being. I couldn’t have been more wrong. But learning from mistakes is what makes us human, and turns us into better people. This book is wild, harrowing, and full of surprising tales. An insane story. I love him more than ever, and I listened to his songs a million times after I finished it.”– JP, Advance Reader
★★★★★
“The fact that I’m now crying over a guy in a fedora who had some novelty hits in 1995 is frankly ridiculous, yet here we are. I came for the nostalgia and left questioning my entire existence. This story is astonishing.”
– GH, Advance Reader