A German R&B duo from Munich, Milli Vanilli, formed in 1988 and immediately found immense fame when their debut album “Girl You Know It’s True” (“All or Nothing” in Europe) was released to incredible reviews and was a great success. It didn’t take long for Milli Vanilli to rise to fame, and they quickly became a global phenomenon after winning a Best New Artist Grammy in February 1990.
However, their run was quickly ended amid confirmation that frontmen Fab Morvan and Rob Pilatus were, in fact, syncing to pre-recorded songs and not the actual singers. Milli Vanilli watched their fame, along with the price, snatch overnight as the world discovered the real voices behind the tracks. Let’s take a closer look at the incident and find out where the members of Milli Vanilli are currently located, shall we?
Is Rob Pilatus dead?
Unfortunately, the sudden and drastic downfall of Milli Vanilli horribly affected Rob Pilatus. Although he released a ‘redemption’ album ‘Rob & Fab’, featuring Fab Morvan, Pilatus soon took to drug addiction, and reports mention that the singer even attempted suicide by cutting his wrists. and threatening to jump out of a 9th floor window multiple times.
In 1996 he was convicted of four misdemeanor counts, and in 1997 a municipal court judge in Van Nuys, California issued a warrant for Pilatus’ arrest after he failed to show up for a meeting for violation of probation after being charged with grand larceny and felony. falsification. Although record producer Frank Farian attempted to reunite Pilatus and Morvan, the plan never materialized as Pilatus died on April 2, 1998, after allegedly consuming alcohol and pills in lethal doses. .
Where is Fab Morvan now?
If the fall of Milli Vanilli was a huge setback, Fab Morvan took it in his stride while remaining determined to make a name for himself in the music industry. With Rob Pilatus, he even tried to launch a new album “Rob & Fab”, which did not do well. Fab then tried to explore various other jobs in the music industry and worked as a DJ at KIIS-FM from 1998. He even appeared in several documentaries and gradually started to gain fame as a solo performer.
In 2003 he released his first solo album “Love Revolution”, and since then he has also released a few other singles. Sources claim that Morvan even gained experience as a DJ for private parties at the Heineken Experience center in Amsterdam. Currently, Morgan is very active on social media, and with him fully focused on his music career, we wish him the best for the future.
Where is Brad Howell now?
Although fellow singers were unhappy with the lack of recognition after working on Milli Vanilli’s tracks, Brad Howell mentioned that he was not afraid to work behind the scenes with the band. Brad revealed that his sole purpose in life was to spread good music and said he didn’t want to take the stage at such a mature age.
After the exposure of Milli Vanilli, Brad Howell, along with the other singers, gained well-deserved fame and recognition. He continued his excellent work in the music industry and was even part of The Real Milli Vanilli, a group that appeared on various talk shows and received acclaim in Europe. However, Brad now prefers to stay under the radar, and with no recent reports on his life, his current whereabouts remain unclear.
Where is Charles Shaw now?
Charles Shaw managed to capitalize on the fame he received after Milli Vanilli exposure and strived to make a name for himself in the industry. Charles mentioned that although he was hurt enough that someone else was getting credit for his talent, Milli Vanilli’s sudden and incredible rise to fame filled him with confidence.
In the years following Milli Vanilli’s downfall, Charles became a member of the band, The Real Milli Vanilli, and released two solo singles, “I’m Feeling” with Sandra Chambers in 1994 and “Gotta Fever” in 1995. Although Charles has since continued to perform on the music circuit, he prefers a private life and has a fairly limited social media presence.
Is John L. Davis dead?
John Davis received recognition after Milli Vanilli was exposed for lip-synching on pre-recorded tracks. He went on to make a massive name for himself in the music industry and, according to reports, wrote and composed music for several other talents. John was also part of The Real Milli Vanilli and together with Charles and Brad released the album “The Moment of Truth” in 1991.
Sadly covid-19 took a huge toll on his health and he passed away at the age of 66 in May 2021. Everyone in music mourned the loss of such a huge talent, while Fab Morvan took to social media to send condolences.
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