Boney M.

Germany, 1974–1986

German-Caribbean vocal group assembled by producer Frank Farian in 1974. Glossy, Caribbean-flavoured Euro-disco ('Daddy Cool', 'Rasputin', 'Rivers of Babylon') made them one of the best-selling acts of the disco era across Europe.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced Boney M. and 0 artists Boney M. influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Boney M.?

• Giorgio Moroder — Boney M.'s glossy Euro-disco sits squarely in the pulsing disco sound Giorgio Moroder pioneered.
• The Supremes — The Motown girl-group pop of the Supremes informs Boney M.'s bright vocal-harmony hooks over the disco beat.