Victor Willis, lead singer and co-writer of Village People, dies at 74
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Marc Savage
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Victor Willis, the lead singer and co-writer of the iconic 1970s disco group Village People, has died at age 74. Willis was the frontman and co-author of the group's biggest hits including "YMCA," "Go West," and "In the Navy." He played the roles of police officer and sailor in the band, which became internationally famous for its members portraying archetypes of masculinity. Willis left the group in 1980 and spent years away before returning after legal disputes.
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El músico, nacido en Texas, fue el vocalista principal y coautor de los mayores éxitos del grupo, entre ellos 'YMCA', 'Go West' e 'In the Navy'.
La banda alcanzó el estrellato internacional en los años 70, interpretando sus temas con músicos que representaban los arquetipos de la masculinidad; Willis representaba alternativamente los papeles de policía y el marinero.
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