Boney M. was a German-Caribbean vocal group that specialized in 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 100 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".
| Origin | West Germany |
| Genres | Disco, reggae |
| Years active | 1974–1988 |
| Labels | Hansa, Atlantic, Sony |
| Past members | Liz Mitchell, Marcia Barrett, Maizie Williams, Bobby Farrell, Reggie Tsiboe |
| Official Website | http://www.boney-m.tv |
About Boney M.
Disco and funk vocal group that became popular during the disco era of the late 1970s. They released the popular songs "Daddy Cool," "Ma Baker," "Rasputin," and "Belfast." The group disbanded in 1988.
Achievement of Boney M.
In 2022, their song "Rasputin" found new life on the short form video app TikTok.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Boney M.
Boney M. Category.. Eurodisco groups.. German pop music groups.
Latest information about Boney M. updated on January 02 2023.
