Who created Boney M., the Eurodisco group behind “Daddy Cool” and “Rasputin”?

Frank Farian created Boney M., the Eurodisco group behind “Daddy Cool” and “Rasputin.”

Farian was a German singer, songwriter, producer, and arranger. In 1974, he recorded “Baby Do You Wanna Bump?” under the name Boney M., initially presenting the project as a vocal act before assembling the group for television appearances and live performances.

The best-known lineup featured Liz Mitchell, Marcia Barrett, Maizie Williams, and Bobby Farrell. Boney M. became especially successful in Europe, the United Kingdom, and other international markets with songs such as “Daddy Cool,” “Rivers of Babylon,” “Rasputin,” and “Brown Girl in the Ring.”

The group’s creation and vocal production have sometimes caused confusion. Farian was the project’s creator and producer, while the public-facing lineup performed and promoted the records. The question asks who created Boney M., not who sang every part of every recording.