How the members of the legendary disco group “Boni M” live and look today (11 photos + 1 video)

In 1974, Frank Farian, a West German producer, recorded the original composition Baby Do You Wanna Bump, which was based on the Jamaican "Al Capone". And already in 1975 he released his own version under the pseudonym Boney M.





"Boney M" in his youth

At that time, an Australian TV series was running successfully, in which the main character was Napoleon “Bonnie” Bonaparte. And the letter "M" was added for effect. Later, they created a legend that supposedly “M” is the traits of four different members of the group.

The quartet members released 9 albums, sold about 200 million copies of singles, which was an absolute record and even entered the Guinness Book of Records. Until now, this record has not been surpassed by anyone.

In 1976, the main backbone of the group was formed, which conquered the whole world, and even broke through the Iron Curtain of the USSR.



"Boni M" in Moscow in 1978

How and what do the members of the famous group live after living in the “firmament of stars”.

Liz Mitchell

Liz Mitchell has been the permanent lead singer of the group since 1975. He still tours the world, despite his almost 70 years. In Russia, he annually takes part in the shows “Legends of Retro FM” and “Disco of the 80s”.



Liz Mitchell in her youth

The woman, like almost all immigrants from Jamaica, had an unusual ear for music from childhood. While still at school, she and her friends organized an ensemble that successfully performed not only on the school stage, but also on the city stage. As part of the popular group "Bonnie M." She was the only performer with a professionally trained voice; it was in the group that she was able to realize her childhood dream, becoming a world-class star. In 1989, Frank Farian, a producer, gave her the rights to concert activities, only she has the right to go on stage under the name of the famous ensemble.



Liz Mitchell now

Since 1979, Liz has been married to American actor Thomas Pemberton, and they have three adult children. The family lives in a huge house in London.

Liz looks great and has an interesting, full life.

Marcia Barrett

Having learned that Frank Farian is recruiting singers and dancers for his team, Marcia takes part in the casting and becomes a full member of Bonnie M. The public enthusiastically accepted the dark-skinned singer with a chesty, sexy voice.



Marcia Barrett in her youth

A strong woman has emerged victorious in the fight against cancer many times. Now she leads an active life and even takes part in musical projects.



Marcia Barrett now

The singer has a daughter, whom she gave birth to at the age of 16.

Maisie Williams

Maisie, one of the participants in the legendary project, never took part in recording studio songs, only performed at the group’s concerts. Afterwards she continued her concert activities, but as an independent singer. She also worked as a fashion model and dancer.



Maisie Williams in her youth

Dancing classes help a woman maintain great shape. She still tours with the musicians of the Latvian cello group Melo-M.



Maisie Williams now

Maisie Williams lives in Britain.

Bobby Farrell

The charismatic Bobby Farrell added to the team of black beauties. Fans of the legendary group idolized him.



His demanding nature and frequent squabbles with Frank Farian and even with the band members led to his dismissal. Fan outrage knew no bounds, and the producer had to bring Frank back in 1984.

Frank often promoted himself, telling journalists that his talent was not fully developed in the team, although he was exploited in every possible way.



2010

Until death from arresthearts at the age of 61, Frank toured under the brand name Boni M. He has a daughter, whom the Yugoslav model and singer gave birth to.

Founder of the team

The most famous German producer Frank Farian (real name Franz Reuther) is still distinguished by his extraordinary ability to work: he is preparing new musical projects, staged a musical based on the hits of Boney M (the premiere was in September 2006 in London), works closely with Hollywood regarding the filming of a film about MILLI VANILLI stories.



producer Frank Farian

He admits that his career has been much more successful than his personal life.