In this episode of The Compendium, we dive into the story of Milli Vanilli, the duo that captivated the world with their catchy hits like “Girl I’m Gonna Miss You” and “Girl You Know It's True". Their stunning looks captivated a generation of teenagers, only for it all to come crashing down in one of music’s biggest scandals. Today we tell you what happened to Milli Vanilli, the truth behind their Grammy award scandal, and how Fab Morvan and Rob Pilatus went from rising stars to infamous symbols of industry deception. We explore the darker side of the music world involving Frank Farian and Clive Davis, Because Milli Vanilli lip-syncing was just the beginning.

We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:

1. Milli Vanilli – Wikipedia
2. Behind the Music: Milli Vanilli – VH1 Documentary Episode
3. Frank Farian press Conference - Youtube
4. Milli Vanilli Press Conference - Youtube
5. From Stars to Scapegoats: The Milli Vanilli Scandal – Rolling Stone Feature

 

Host & Show Info

• Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
• About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
• Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin

 

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