Milli Vanilli's Ex-Star Speaks Out: "We Were the Scapegoats"
In a recent interview, Fabrice "Fab" Morvan, former member of the infamous 80s pop duo Milli Vanilli, has expressed his frustration over being labeled as a scapegoat during the group's fraud scandal. "We were thrown to the wolves," Morvan said, referring to the widespread silence from those involved in the scandal that allowed them to continue reaping the benefits of Milli Vanilli's success.
Morvan and his childhood friend, Robert "Rob" Pilatus, met in Munich and began their career as club dancers before becoming viral stars under the guidance of music producer Frank Farian. Their smash hit "Girl You Know It's True" sold over 30 million copies worldwide, but the duo's career took a dramatic turn when it was discovered that they had lip-synced to pre-recorded vocals.
The millennium-old scandal has left a lasting impact on both Morvan and Pilatus's reputations. Despite the contributions they made to music history, they were often ostracized and criticized. "Rob and I became a punchline, we were no longer respected," Morvan shared.
Despite the hostility, Morvan has continued to pursue his passion for music as a singer-songwriter and has four children. In contrast, Pilatus passed away at the young age of 33 in 1998.
As Sony Readies a Milli Vanilli Best-Of Album, the Story of Their Rise and Fall is Set to be Relived
To commemorate the 35th anniversary of Milli Vanilli's founding, Sony is releasing a best-of album, featuring some of the duo's most popular tracks. Additionally, director Simon Verhoeven's film "Girl You Know It's True" is scheduled for release in December, starring Matthias Schweighöfer as Frank Farian.
According to the enrichment data, Frank Farian, Milli Vanilli's producer, played a significant role in the scandal. He allegedly employed session vocalists to provide the lead vocal parts, leading Morvan and Pilatus to lip-sync the recorded vocals. This decision was reportedly due to Farian's dissatisfaction with the duo's vocal performances.
Morvan has also acknowledged the role that fame and pressure played in their decision to lip-sync. He has expressed gratitude for the opportunity to tell the true story of Milli Vanilli through documentaries and media, allowing him to set the record straight.
In conclusion, given the complexities of the Milli Vanilli scandal and its impact on Morvan, Pilatus, and Farian, the upcoming Sony album and film are poised to provide a more nuanced and balanced portrayal of the events that unfolded.
