Willy DeVille
Willy DeVille
Top Songs
| 1 | Come A Little Bit Closer | ||
| 2 | Who Shot the La-La | ||
| 3 | Hey Joe | ||
| 4 | You Can't Put Your Arms Around A Memory | ||
| 5 | Let it be me [Live, Bremen, 2008] |
Albums
Feb 2022 • 18 songs
Jan 2020 • 5 songs
Jan 2004 • 10 songs
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Popular On
- Albany's Classic Rock
About
Biography
The roots of American music, including the blues, R&B, and Cajun music, gave Willy DeVille's (born William Borsey) late-'70s punk band, Mink DeVille, its unique flavor. A quarter of a century later, DeVille continued to blend musical traditions and postmodern intensity. A self-taught guitarist, DeVille found his early inspiration in the blues of John Hammond Jr., Muddy Waters, and John Lee Hooker. Determined to become a musician, he moved to London in 1971, hoping to latch on with a British band. Frustrated by his lack of success, he returned to the United States. Temporarily ...