Bobby Farrell

[richardjohn]

I just got a terrible shock. It has been reported that Bobby Farrell was found dead in his hotel room this morning. Its such a terrible shame.

[inariddlerichie]

OMG, I have just read this too. So sad...RIP Bobby.

[jdbaptist]

I am in deep shock!
The poor man had not been well the night before but insisted on doing his show.

Rest in peace dear Bobby Farrell - I miss you so much already X

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[jdbaptist]

Hi all,

I am posting a copy of Frank Farian's recent statement regarding the passing of Bobby Farrell:

It is not a nice feeling when you are woken by a phone call and learn that Bobby Farrell died. My staff has spoken so quickly that I did not even know what they are talking about.

I met Bobby in 1976 at a casting in Hanover. He was a very outgoing and funny person, lively and full of energy. We looked at that time for a dancer who moves to my voice, because I did not want to be on stage. The first song for Boney M, the band that I had just founded, was ready, "Baby do you wanna bump," he said.

I can still remember our first appearance in "Record Store". Bobby had tremendous stage fright. Ironically, he, captivated all of the people . We literally had to fight to get him off the stage. Then began for us an incredible time.

And I must honestly say that Boney M without Bobby would never have been so successful. I have to thank him very much. Without Bobby, I would not be what I am today. His legs and my voice, which he has said time and again, were unbeatable together.

Even after Bobby's departure from Boney M over 20 years ago we have met from time to time - and were loving each other. Even at the time when we were fighting between us because of the rights to the Boney M name , we still fell into each others arms in the hallway of the court . We are life-long friends still. Again, this could not bring ourselves silly argument apart.

In recent years, I had unfortunately lost contact with Bobby. I would have liked the man who has done so much for me to meet again before his death. But who would have thought that he would go so early from us. Bobby was young, 61 years, but now no longer. Yet Even beyond his death Bobby and I remain united by Boney M.

Frank Farian, Miami 01/01/2011

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[richardjohn]

Its good to see that a statement has been given. Very nice it is too. I was wondering if and when Liz, Marcia and Maizie were gonna say something publicly. I understand fully that they may wish to be private but it would be nice to hear from them.

[jdbaptist]

From what I can gather the three ladies are trying to organise themselves for the funeral. I think that Bobby's remains are coming home to the Netherlands tomorrow and that arrangements are to be announced then. Perhaps when they have themselves gathered they will make some statements.

Donovan Nelson (Maizie's management) also stated that all of 'The Four ' were working on something together (!) and that hopefully the project will still go ahead (?).

[jdbaptist]

From what I can gather Maizie, Marcia and Liz will attend Bobby Farrell's funeral which will take place on Friday 7th January

USA show business magazine ' Variety ' have included an article in the latest edition regarding the passing of Bobby Farrell (it is also on their web site )

www.variety.com/article/VR1118029547?refCatId=16&ref=related

[anthonygrice]

I have only just found out about Bobby. I'm shocked. RIP Bobby....

[boneymgirl]

Bobby was and always will be remembered by fans , he was unique funny and talented and did an amazing job live with the original line up , I had the pleasure of talking to him in 1997 , and all I can say he was a pure gentleman and all my other feeling are private , I did shed tears when I read the news rip Mr Bobby Farrell . Karen x

[jdbaptist]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5hsoTS0AOU&feature=related

Watch it all - very funny with Liz