Frank Farian, the German singer, songwriter, and producer known for creating the euro-disco sensation Boney M and the pop duo Milli Vanilli, has passed away at the age of 82. His agency's announcement has sent ripples through the music world, marking the end of an era that reshaped the pop and disco scenes. Born Franz Reuther in Kirn, western Germany, Farian's journey in music began as a solo artist. He found success with a schlager version of the country song "Rocky" in 1976. It was around this time that he conceptualized Boney M, a group that would become a disco legend. Comprising four West Indian singers and dancers, Boney M captivated audiences worldwide with hits like "Daddy Cool," "Ma Baker," "Rasputin," and "Rivers of Babylon." Farian was not just the brains behind the band but also lent his deep-voiced vocals to their studio recordings, while Bobby Farrell became the male face of the group during live performances. The
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