| Victor Willis Dies 10:07 - Jul 1 with 2604 views | SaintNick |
I bet no one knows who he is, but he is certainly not a young man now, he was the lead singer of the Village People, most famous for the hit YMCA
"He performed as their lead singer and was co-songwriter for all of their most successful singles. In the group, Willis performed costumed as a policeman or a naval officer."
He died a day before his 75th birthday
Ironically it seems that he wasn't actually gay himself as he had several marriages over the years to women. |  |
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| Victor Willis Dies on 10:12 - Jul 1 with 2587 views | dirk_doone |
I think the questions we're all asking are, will he be dressed in his police or naval uniform and will they be singing, "It's fun to be at the YMCA" at the funeral, with the actions? [Post edited 1 Jul 10:12]
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| Victor Willis Dies on 10:18 - Jul 1 with 2541 views | SaintNick |
| Victor Willis Dies on 10:12 - Jul 1 by dirk_doone |
I think the questions we're all asking are, will he be dressed in his police or naval uniform and will they be singing, "It's fun to be at the YMCA" at the funeral, with the actions? [Post edited 1 Jul 10:12]
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I think as he has now "Gone West" as they say, there is only one song they can play, perhaps with the Pet Shop Boys paying homage | |
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| Victor Willis Dies on 15:51 - Jul 1 with 2336 views | ronan006 |
Did you know, you can be straight and have a same sex marriage.
Happened in Ireland , 2 male straight friends got married. |  | | |
| Victor Willis Dies on 22:56 - Jul 1 with 2195 views | PatfromPoole |
Had the misfortune to see Village People at Car Fest a few years ago.
They were headlining, and came on stage nearly an hour late.
Chris Evans (festival organiser) was highly unamused, and the crowd did not show any appreciation for them in the slightest. |  |
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| Victor Willis Dies on 09:05 - Jul 2 with 2069 views | dirk_doone |
| Victor Willis Dies on 22:56 - Jul 1 by PatfromPoole |
Had the misfortune to see Village People at Car Fest a few years ago.
They were headlining, and came on stage nearly an hour late.
Chris Evans (festival organiser) was highly unamused, and the crowd did not show any appreciation for them in the slightest. |
If only Chris Evans had sung "It's fun to be at the Car Fest today" and got everybody to join in. | |
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| Victor Willis Dies on 09:49 - Jul 2 with 2031 views | jopreston |
Wachu talking about Willis? |  | | |
| Victor Willis Dies on 10:18 - Jul 2 with 2009 views | SaintNick |
| Victor Willis Dies on 09:49 - Jul 2 by jopreston |
Wachu talking about Willis? |
I would imagine that Village People are a "Triggers Broom" sort of band, been going constantly for the last 50 years but the line up has changed many times meaning that no original members are actually in it these days. | |
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| Victor Willis Dies on 21:34 - Jul 2 with 1874 views | kingslandstand1 |
| Victor Willis Dies on 09:49 - Jul 2 by jopreston |
Wachu talking about Willis? |
I see you're going down Diff'rent Strokes with that one then ...... |  |
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| Victor Willis Dies on 21:48 - Jul 2 with 1840 views | shotters |
| Victor Willis Dies on 10:18 - Jul 2 by SaintNick |
I would imagine that Village People are a "Triggers Broom" sort of band, been going constantly for the last 50 years but the line up has changed many times meaning that no original members are actually in it these days. |
Bit like Dr Feelgood
Mrs S tried to persuade me to go and see them when they played locally a few years back, I was having none of it
Whilst I'll admit to bit a bit of an anorak, to my mind if there's none of the original members in the band they're basically a tribute act [Post edited 2 Jul 21:50]
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| Victor Willis Dies on 22:23 - Jul 2 with 1790 views | HytheFerrytales |
RIP Victor. Left us with a few memories.
I reckon even he was sick of President Pumpkin Head doing his Dad dancing to his iconic ditty. |  | | |
| Victor Willis Dies on 17:18 - Jul 3 with 1625 views | SouthSeaSaint |
| Victor Willis Dies on 22:23 - Jul 2 by HytheFerrytales |
RIP Victor. Left us with a few memories.
I reckon even he was sick of President Pumpkin Head doing his Dad dancing to his iconic ditty. |
The Temptations are currently touring the UK and the lineup includes the founder member, Otis Williams, who is 84 and still able to join in with some of the dance routines!! | | | |
| Victor Willis Dies on 19:44 - Jul 3 with 1588 views | HytheFerrytales |
| Victor Willis Dies on 17:18 - Jul 3 by SouthSeaSaint |
The Temptations are currently touring the UK and the lineup includes the founder member, Otis Williams, who is 84 and still able to join in with some of the dance routines!! |
Apparently none of the 4 Tops remain..RIP.
I don't know who was the last one to pass but I can't help thinking that if he had walked into a big store people could say " it appears this place offers one top shopping." | | | |
| Victor Willis Dies on 11:17 - Jul 4 with 1487 views | SouthSeaSaint |
| Victor Willis Dies on 19:44 - Jul 3 by HytheFerrytales |
Apparently none of the 4 Tops remain..RIP.
I don't know who was the last one to pass but I can't help thinking that if he had walked into a big store people could say " it appears this place offers one top shopping." |
Abdul 'Duke' Fakir was the last surviving member of the Four Tops.
He died in 2024.
Roquel Payton's son currently tours with the Four Tops. | | | |
| Victor Willis Dies on 21:23 - Jul 4 with 1399 views | dirk_doone |
| Victor Willis Dies on 11:17 - Jul 4 by SouthSeaSaint |
Abdul 'Duke' Fakir was the last surviving member of the Four Tops.
He died in 2024.
Roquel Payton's son currently tours with the Four Tops. |
Yes, I remember when he was The One Top. Now, they're all wooden tops, although it's rumoured if you walk past the cemetery at night, you can hear a voice saying, "Reach out, I'll be there." [Post edited 4 Jul 21:27]
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| Victor Willis Dies on 14:36 - Jul 6 with 1153 views | SouthSeaSaint |
| Victor Willis Dies on 21:23 - Jul 4 by dirk_doone |
Yes, I remember when he was The One Top. Now, they're all wooden tops, although it's rumoured if you walk past the cemetery at night, you can hear a voice saying, "Reach out, I'll be there." [Post edited 4 Jul 21:27]
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Or 'Standing In The Shadows' (of Love) | | | |
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