Willy DeVille, singer and songwriter, was born William Borsay in Stamford, Connecticut on August 25, 1953. Died in August
Willy DeVille, singer and songwriter, was born William Borsay in Stamford, Connecticut on August 25, 1953. Died in August 2009.
As a teenager, he had a band named Billy and the Kids. He moved to London looking to form a band, but was unsuccessful finding like-minded musicians. Eventually, he landed in San Francisco, where he formed a band with bassist Ruben Siguenza and drummer Tom "Manfred" Allen.