What is Willy DeVille's full name?
William Paul Borsey Jr
Willy DeVille nickname(s):
William Paul Borsey Jr, Willy DeVille
Willy DeVille date of birth:
August 25, 1950
How old was Willy DeVille when died?
58
Where was Willy DeVille born?
Stamford, Connecticut, USA
When did Willy DeVille die?
August 6, 2009
Where did Willy DeVille die?
Manhattan, NY, USA
Why did Willy DeVille die?
Pancreatic cancer
Willy DeVille body shape:
Average
What color are Willy DeVille's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Willy DeVille's hair?
Brown - Dark
Willy DeVille distinctive features:
Long Hair
Is Willy DeVille gay or straight?
Straight
What is Willy DeVille's ethnicity?
White
What is Willy DeVille nationality?
American
What is Willy DeVille's occupation?
Singer-songwriter
Willy DeVille claim to fame:
1987 The Princess Bride Best Song Nominated
What genre is Willy DeVille's work?
Americana, Rock, Soul, R&b;, Blues, Cajun, Latin, Cabaret, Mariachi, Creole, Doo-Wop, Country, R&b;
What instruments does Willy DeVille play?
Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Dobro, Wooden Flute, Guitar, Harmonica, Dobro, Wooden Flute
Short Biography
Willy DeVille (August 25, 1950 – August 6, 2009) was an American singer and songwriter. During his thirty-five-year career, first with his band Mink DeVille (1974–1986) and later on his own, Deville created original songs rooted in traditional American musical styles. He worked with collaborators from across the spectrum of contemporary music, including Jack Nitzsche, Doc Pomus, Dr. John, Mark Knopfler, Allen Toussaint, and Eddie Bo. Latin rhythms, blues riffs, doo-wop, Cajun music, strains of French cabaret, and echoes of early-1960s uptown soul can be heard in DeVille's work.