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 rhythm...
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Date of birth:
- Aug 27, 1950
Date of death:
- Aug 6, 2009 (age 58 years)
Place of birth:
Place Musical Career Began:
Musical Genres:
- Cajun music ,
- Rock music ,
- Rhythm and blues ,
- Blues ,
- Mariachi ,
- Country ,
- Latin American music ,
- Cabaret ,
- Soul music ,
- Doo-wop
Also known as:
- Willie DeVille,
- Willy de Ville,
- Wille Deville,
- DeVille, Willy
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