Boney M and Milli Vanilli founder Frank Farian dies aged 82

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Following the success of Boney M in the 1970s, Farian went on to create Milli Vanilli, whose hits included “Girl You Know It’s True” and “Girl I’m Gonna Miss You”. In a statement to the Press Association, German marketing agency Allendorf Media pointed out that Farian “is considered the most internationally successful producer from Germany” with more than 800 million records sold worldwide. Rest in peace, Frank.” The band’s first hit single was “Daddy Cool” in 1976, which peaked at number six, and they went on to have 10 UK top 10 hits until their break-up. It added: “The foundation is committed to preserving Frank Farian’s extensive life’s work and promoting new talent, just as the passionate music lover wanted it.” Additional reporting by Press Association.