Village People frontman Victor Willis dies at 74
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Mark Savage
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Victor Willis, the frontman and co-writer of the iconic 1970s disco group Village People, has died at age 74. Willis 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 by performing while dressed as archetypal macho characters, with Willis alternately portraying a policeman and a naval officer. He left the band in 1980 after their peak success.
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· 3 pulledVictor 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.
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