Boney M. was a German-Caribbean vocal group that rose to international fame during the disco era of the late 1970s. The group was created by German record producer Frank Farian in 1976, who conceived the group as a studio project. The original lineup featured four performers: Liz Mitchell, Marcia Barrett, Maizie Williams, and Bobby Farrell. Although Farian provided much of the group's recorded male vocals, Farrell was the charismatic figure who performed on stage and in music videos. The group's music combined elements of disco, funk, reggae, and Euro-pop, creating a distinctive and infectious sound. Boney M. became known for their vibrant costumes, energetic performances, and catchy melodies. Their breakthrough came with the 1976 single "Daddy Cool," which topped charts across Europe. They followed this with a string of international hits, including "Rivers of Babylon," "Ma Baker," "Rasputin," and "Sunny." "Rivers of Babylon," based on a biblical psalm, became one of the best-selling singles of all time in the UK. The group's 1978 album "Nightflight to Venus" was a massive success and featured several of their biggest hits. Despite some controversy around the authenticity of the group's vocals and changes in lineup over the years, Boney M. left a lasting legacy in pop music. They enjoyed enormous popularity throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa but never achieved the same level of success in the United States. The group officially disbanded in the early 1980s, although various lineups continued to tour under the Boney M. name. Bobby Farrell passed away in 2010, but Boney M.'s music continues to enjoy popularity and influence, particularly in revivals of disco and retro dance music.