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Despite the scandal, the Milli Vanilli sound created by Frank Farian was ground-breaking in pop-music, as it combined (American) Rap rhythms with Eurodance melodies. In fact, some of melodic influence in today's hip-hop may be attributed to Milli Vanilli's influence.

Frank Farian used Pilatus and Morvan to front Charles Shaw , Johnny Davis and Brad Howell ; he felt that these musicians were talented but unmarketable. Their first album was All or Nothing (see 1988 in music), which was both a European hit and an American hit. Despite critical pans, Milli Vanilli's fame continued to grow worldwide even after Charles Shaw told a reporter the truth; he later retracted his statement after Farian paid him off. Milli Vanilli won a Grammy Award for Best New ArtistThe Grammy for Best New Artist has been awarded since 1960. Years reflect the year in which the Grammy Awards were handed out, for records released in the previous year. 2000s Grammy Awards of 2004 Evanescence Grammy Awards of 2003 Norah Jones Grammy Awar on February 22February 22 is the 53rd day of every year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 312 days remaining, 313 in leap years. Events 1290s BC The coronation of Ramses II, on whose face the sun's rays fall each year in Abu Simbel temple. 1281 Martin IV becomes Pop, 1990Events January January 3 Former leader of Panama Manuel Noriega surrenders to American forces. January 7 The Leaning Tower of Pisa is closed to the public due to safety concerns. January 9 Lt Gen Bazilio Olara Okello The man who led the coup aginst Dr Apo for their second album, Girl You Know It's True ( 1990 in musicSee also 1989 in music, other events of 1990, 1991 in music, 1990s in music and the list of 'years in music' Events January 21 MTV's Unplugged premieres on cable television with musical guest, Squeeze February 6 Billy Idol is involved in a serious motorcy). Pilatus was ridiculed in the press for comparing himself to Paul McCartneySir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born June 18, 1942), much better known simply as Paul McCartney is a British musician, composer and producer. He was born at Walton Hospital, located in northern Liverpool near his teenage home, where his mother had worked a, Elvis PresleyElvis Aron Presley ( January 8, 1935 August 16, 1977), known as The King of Rock and Roll, or as just "The King", was an American singer who had an immeasurable effect on world culture. He started his career under the name the Hillbilly Cat and was later, Mick JaggerSir Michael "Mick" Philip Jagger is a British rock musician, actor, writer, composer, record and film producer and businessman. He is most famous for being the lead singer and co-founder (with guitarist Brian Jones) of the British rock and roll band The R and Bob DylanBob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman May 24, 1941, Duluth, Minnesota, USA) is widely regarded as America's greatest popular songwriter. Stephen Foster, Irving Berlin, Woody Guthrie, and Hank Williams are among the few songwriters similarly revered for t; he also developed a cocaine problem. With Morvan and Pilatus pressuring him to let them sing on the next album, Farian revealed the truth to reporters on November 15, 1990 after the record of Girl You Know It's True skipped during a live performance on MTV. The Grammy was rescinded four days later. Arista dropped the act from its rosters and a court ruling in the US allowed anyone who had bought the album to get a refund.

Farian tried to reform the band as the Real Milli Vanilli, but the resulting LP Moment of Truth was an utter failure. Pilatus tried to commit suicide soon after, then rejoined with Morvan as Rob & Fab. After a few more tries, Pilatus began a series of criminal acts, arrested for assault and vandalism, among other crimes, in Los Angeles.

In 1997, Milli Vanilli had a chance to tell their side of the story of their musical fiasco in the premiere episode of VH1's Behind The Music. Then, in 1998, Pilatus was found dead of an alcohol and drug overdose in Frankfurt, Germany.

Today, Fabrice Morvan forges a solo career, performing light alternative music that is far from his glory days with Milli Vanilli; he plays in local clubs throughout the U.S.