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Boney M Star Farrell Dies Aged 61 by DrKnow1(m): 8:27pm On Dec 30, 2010 |
Bobby Farrell, front man of the 1970s disco group Boney M, has died at the age of 61, his agent has announced. The singer was found dead in a hotel room in St Petersburg, Russia, where he had been performing, John Seine said. Farrell, he continued, had complained of breathing problems before and after a show on Wednesday. The cause of his death has yet to be established. Farrell, the only male member of the popular four-piece, had been due to fly to Rome for a TV show on Friday. Born Alfonso Farrell in Aruba, the singer left his home on the Caribbean island at 15 to work as a sailor. He then travelled to Norway and Germany to pursue a career as a DJ. In 1974 he was chosen to front Boney M, which was put together by German singer and songwriter Frank Farian. 'Quite bizarre' It was he who performed much of the male vocals on the group's hit records, Farrell being more a dancer and showman than a singer. Known for his extravagant costumes, Farrell was often seen with a bare torso and tight-fitting bell-bottom pants. Boney M had their first hit with Daddy Cool in 1978, scoring a UK number one that same year with Rivers of Babylon. The song sold nearly two million records in Britain alone, where it stayed number one for five weeks. After the group disbanded in 1986 Farrell continued on his own, most recently touring with three female backing singers under the name Bobby Farrell of Boney M. According to Mr Seine the singer had suffered from "heart problems, shortage of breath and problems with his stomach" for the last decade. He described his client as "a fantastic person" but also "quite bizarre". "He had a big heart but he was explosive," he said. Farrell is survived by a son and a daughter. Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/mobile/ents/top_stories/story12094005.shtml? |
Re: Boney M Star Farrell Dies Aged 61 by robby1(m): 8:32pm On Dec 30, 2010 |
Oh Damn! Daddy cool is dead. |
Re: Boney M Star Farrell Dies Aged 61 by Coolabbie: 9:18pm On Dec 30, 2010 |
I sure remember & luv his sleek dance moves. Rest in peace Bobby. |
Re: Boney M Star Farrell Dies Aged 61 by tpia1: 9:20pm On Dec 30, 2010 |
eyah. may he rip. he was a great performer. |
Re: Boney M Star Farrell Dies Aged 61 by tjskii(f): 2:56pm On Dec 31, 2010 |
eeeiya thats so sad,he was really a good entertainer |
Re: Boney M Star Farrell Dies Aged 61 by base11(f): 10:38pm On Dec 31, 2010 |
Oh my God, this is sad new, i loved Bobby, esp his deep husky voice and his sleek moves, his voice gave flavours to their song. Bobby u'll sure be missed. RIP |
Re: Boney M Star Farrell Dies Aged 61 by tpia1: 2:24am On Jan 01, 2011 |
the group knew how to make music. and[b] he[/b] knew how to dance. their rhythms are just unforgettable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvDMlk3kSYg let the words, of our mouth, and the meditation of our heart, be acceptable in thy sight. . . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgIlhVbjLI8&feature=related |
Re: Boney M Star Farrell Dies Aged 61 by tpia1: 2:35am On Jan 01, 2011 |
brown girl in the ring https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaWsIzWZFr0&feature=related malaika https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvGxuuaIJGM&feature=related gotta go home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EjLWh2150I&feature=related baby do you wanna bump https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcWtw62LoVY&feature=related long time ago in bethlehem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0T2ha3gMJU&feature=related |
Re: Boney M Star Farrell Dies Aged 61 by tpia1: 2:37am On Jan 01, 2011 |
Plantation Boy, c'mon and get going Yesterday's chains have broken in two Plantation Boy, the new move is growing Reaching the hills, the valleys and you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8Ef9hcNiGQ |
Re: Boney M Star Farrell Dies Aged 61 by base11(f): 2:47am On Jan 01, 2011 |
**Sigh** |
Re: Boney M Star Farrell Dies Aged 61 by orgasm(m): 9:20am On Jan 02, 2011 |
His cool husky voice and his sleek dance moves were thrilling and beautiful to behold |
Re: Boney M Star Farrell Dies Aged 61 by spicyhoney(f): 6:21pm On Jan 04, 2011 |
RIP Dude! |
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