
Victor Willis was the band's frontman and co-wrote most of their hit songs Victor Willis, the frontman of 1970s disco group Village People, has died at the age of 74, the band's official social media page has announced. The Texas-born musician was the lead singer and co-writer of the band's biggest hits including YMCA, Go West and In The Navy. The group became international stars in the 70s by performing while dressed as archetypal macho characters. Willis was alternately a policeman and a naval officer.
Main Idea: Victor Willis, the frontman and co-writer behind Village People’s biggest disco hits, has died at 74.
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Victor Willis’s death may mean less direct public attention on Village People’s music and legacy,. The impact on daily life in the US is limited.
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