Real Milli Vanilli Vocalist Dies Of COVID At Age 66

Yahoo Entertainment reports:

John Davis, one of the true vocal talents behind the legendary band Milli Vanilli, died on May 24 from COVID-19. He was 66. Davis’ daughter Jasmin confirmed the news with a post on her dad’s official Facebook on May 24, sharing a video of one of his personal performances.

The German-French band, created by music producer Frank Farian, was fronted by Fabrice Morvan and Rob Pilatus.

The band’s fame took a turn, however, when it was revealed that Morvan and Pilatus falsely took credit for the vocals that Davis and other vocalists — who were only listed as backup singers — provided on the album.

Read the full article. Frank Farian also created the 70s disco/pop group Boney M, providing the lead vocals on the group’s many early hits. Late Boney M frontman Bobby Farrell mimed Farian’s vocals in music videos.

John Davis, one of the real voices behind the band Milli Vanilli, has died. https://t.co/w1hs71QkNx

— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) May 27, 2021