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Frank Farian, the producer and founder of musical groups Boney M and Milli Vanilli, has died at the age of 82. Farian was known for his controversial use of lip-syncing and his contributions to the disco and pop music genres.

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Frank Farian, the German music producer and songwriter known for his work with groups like Boney M and Milli Vanilli, has passed away at the age of 82. Farian started his career in the music industry in the 1960s, and his most famous project was the disco group Boney M, known for hits like "Daddy Cool" and "Rivers of Babylon". Boney M gained international success in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Farian was known for his unique production style and his ability to create catchy and danceable tracks.

In the late 1980s, Farian formed Milli Vanilli, a pop duo that gained massive popularity with their debut album "Girl You Know It's True." However, it was later revealed that the lead vocals on the album were performed by session singers, leading to a scandal that resulted in the duo being stripped of their Grammy Award and widespread criticism of Farian's methods. Despite the controversy, Farian continued to work in the music industry and enjoyed success with other projects.

Throughout his career, Farian was known for his innovative production techniques and his ability to create memorable and commercially successful music. He was also recognized as a pioneer in the disco and pop genres, with a unique ability to blend different musical styles. Farian's contributions to the music industry have left a lasting impact, influencing numerous artists and shaping the sound of popular music.

Farian's passing has been mourned by fans and fellow musicians around the world, with many paying tribute to his talent and his contributions to the music industry. His death marks the end of an era in music, but his legacy will continue to live on through the timeless hits he produced.

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Frank Farian, music producer and the man behind Milli Vanilli, dies at 82

postgazettecom - 304 days ago - Farian was no stranger to the pop charts in the late 1980s, when he brought together Rob Pilatus, the son of an American serviceman and a German dancer, and Fab Morvan, a French singer and dancer, to create one of pop music’s most sugary bonbons.

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Rolling Stone - 305 days ago - On Tuesday, the agnecy of Frank Farian revealed that the producer and songwriter behind Milli Vanilli had died at his home in Miami. He was 82.

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Evening Standard - 305 days ago - Boney M was the brainchild of Farian, who put the band together with four singers in 1975.

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Chicago Tribune - 305 days ago - Frank Farian, the influential electronic music producer, composer and founder of the German/Caribbean disco funk ensemble Boney M, and the man behind the creation of the notorious pop duo Milli Vanilli. died Tuesday at 82.

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Pitchfork - 305 days ago - The controversial German producer also worked with Meat Loaf and Stevie Wonder

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The Independent - 305 days ago - Over the course of his career, Farian sold over 800 million records worldwide

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NY Times - 305 days ago - He had worldwide success with the disco group Boney M, but he was better known for a duo that had hit records but, it turned out, only pretended to sing.

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euronews - 305 days ago - Farian was behind hits like 'Rasputin' and 'Daddy Cool', making Boney M a treasured reference in disco funk.

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tasscom - 305 days ago - In 1961, Farian founded his own group, Frankie Farian und die Schatten, which performed in restaurants and dance clubs in Germany

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Stereogum - 305 days ago - The German producer Frank Farian, a notorious figure in pop history, has died. Farian founded the hugely successful groups Boney M and Milli Vanilli, and he’s famous for the kayfabe practice of hiring models to lip-sync vocals that were recorded by session singers. The BBC reports that Farian recently died at home in Miami, according to his agency. No cause of death has been reported, though Farian received a heart valve transplant in 2022. Farian was 82.

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SkyNews - 305 days ago - The German producer formed the disco group in 1976, and was their primary writer as they recorded a string of hits, including Daddy Cool and Christmas smash Mary's Boy Child. He went on later to found Milli Vanilli, but caused a storm when he admitted the singers lip-synced.

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Evening Standard - 305 days ago - His passing comes two years after he received a pig heart valve transplant

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BBC News - 305 days ago - The German producer was behind a string of hits including Daddy Cool, Rasputin and Mary's Boy Child.

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Oh No They Didn't - 305 days ago - Frank Farian, Founder of Boney M. and Milli Vanilli, Dead at 82 https://t.co/Gzs5HxGp15 People (@people) January 23, 2024 German music producer Frank Farian has passed away peacefully at his home in Miami, Florida. He was 82. Farian was the producer of Boney M. ("Daddy Cool", "Rasputin")…