Via BBC News
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. Continue Reading…..
Songs from my childhood. I grew up listening to Boney M.
Rest In Peace Bobby Farrell.
Boney M are my fave disco group EVER!
His off key dancing and miming were classic!!!
RIP Daddy Cool!!!
At least he passed STILL doing what he loved. How many people can say they did that?
not many!!
R.I.P
Every Christmas time, i am guaranteed of hearing Boney M being played somewhere around town.
RESPECT TO THIS DUDE!!!
R.I.P …
Boney M are the best personally i really cherish their music to the fullest. All their music are intriguing even in the 21 century, my best tracks are rivers of babylon, mary’s boy child, plantation boy and brown girl in the ring.