Rob Pilatus
| The Early Years |
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Rob Pilatus Was born in Munich, Germany, Born To A War G.I., and an American Stripper. Given up for adoption early on he had a strict up-bringing, In the mid-late eighties Rob met a brake dancer from Paris named Fabrice Morvan. The two soon become close friends... |
| The Milli Vanilli Years: |
Rob & Fab auditioned in front of Frank Farian at Far Studios. He thought they had a horrible act, but had them listen to a song some of his studio singers just made called "Girl You Know It's True", they liked the single telling Farian that was their kind of music. Farian presented the single to American audiences who loved it. He later followed the single "girl you know it's true" with a full length album of the same title. The Album sold 17 Million Copies WorldWide! Rob & Fab followed with tours and promotions. Rob And Fab Found themselves spending as much as $60,000 a month. In 1990 they won the grammy for best new artist of 1989. Also that year they won 3 american music awards. |
| Milli Vanilli Crashes Down |
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On November 20th 1990 Milli Vanilli's secret was revealed, that same day Rob and Fab attended a press conference. The press planned to grill them but Rob and Fab managed to slip quite nicely. Rob and Fab attempted a studio album in 1992, the cd failed miserably and it sold little over 2,000 copies. |
| Rob Falls Lower Than Low |
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The rejection Rob faced ruined him after 1992, he attempted to commite suicide in '92. Rob was arrested numerous times, and had a horrible drug habit, sadly on April, 3. 1998 Rob Pilatus was found dead in his hotel room located in Germany. Fabrice issued a simple statement "I have felt a deep pain since Rob's death, my mourning is beyond my tears..." |