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Frank Farian, the founder of disco band Boney M and the duo Milli Vanilli, has passed away at the age of 82 in Miami, Florida. He was known for producing hit singles such as Daddy Cool and Rivers of Babylon and was involved in a lip-synching controversy with Milli Vanilli. Farian, who also worked with artists like Meat Loaf and Stevie Wonder, sold an estimated 800 million records worldwide and underwent heart surgery in 2022.
Luke Korem's documentary "Milli Vanilli" explores the rise and fall of the manufactured pop duo, shedding light on the destructive nature of fame. The film delves into the duo's naive ascent to stardom, their lip-syncing scandal, and the subsequent fallout. Through interviews with industry insiders, the documentary reveals how Fab Morvan and Rob Pilatus were scapegoated by their German producer and the music label. Morvan reflects on their treatment and raises important questions about the exploitation of vulnerable performers in the music industry.