Boney M.
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Boney M. are a German vocal group that specialises in R&B, reggae, disco and funk, created by German record producer Frank Farian, who was the group's primary songwriter. Originally based in West Germany, the four original members of the group's official line-up were Liz Mitchell and Marcia Barrett from Jamaica, Maizie Williams from Montserrat, and Bobby Farrell from Aruba. The group was formed in 1976 and achieved popularity during the disco era of the late 1970s. Since the 1980s, various line-ups of the band have performed with differing personnel.
The band has sold more than 160 million records worldwide and is known for international hits including "Daddy Cool", "Ma Baker", "Belfast", "Sunny", "Rasputin", "Mary's Boy Child/Oh My Lord" and "Rivers of Babylon".
Personnel
- Liz Mitchell – lead and backing vocals (1976–1986, 1988–1989, 1990, 1992-)
- Marcia Barrett – lead and backing vocals (1975–1986, 1988–1989)
- Maizie Williams – dancer, live vocals (1975–1986, 1988–1989)
- Bobby Farrell – dancer, live vocals (1975–1981, 1984–1986, 1988–1989; died 2010)
- Reggie Tsiboe – lead and backing vocals (1982–1986, 1990)
Discography
- Take the Heat off Me (1976)
- Love for Sale (1977)
- Nightflight to Venus (1978)
- Oceans of Fantasy (1979)
- Boonoonoonoos (1981)
- Christmas Album (1981)
- Ten Thousand Lightyears (1984)
- Eye Dance (1985)
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