Frank Farian, the creative force behind the legendary funk group Boney M, has died at the age of 82. His family confirmed his passing in a statement that was made public on Tuesday.
Boney M, a 1976 formation, topped the charts with classic hits like “Daddy Cool,” “Rasputin,” and “Mary’s Boy Child.”
Boney M solidified Farian’s legacy in disco history, but his influence went far beyond that. Later, he was the driving force behind the pop duo Milli Vanilli, whose hit songs like “Baby Don’t Forget My Number” and “Blame It on the Rain” shot to the top of charts all over the world. But Milli Vanilli’s glory was short-lived as a startling controversy broke out: the pair’s vocals were discovered to be lip-synced by other singers in the studio.
Having sold approximately 800 million records globally, Farian stood out as one of the most accomplished pop producers of the 20th century.
The music world mourns the loss of a legend who brought infectious grooves and dancefloor anthems to millions.
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