Willy DeVille, 1950-2009
Punk pioneer Willy DeVille passed away on Thursday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. A founder of the band Mink DeVille, he was a musician with astoundingly catholic tastes, incorporating elements of Cajun, Latin, funk and other music into his work. Above, Mink Deville's biggest hit, "Spanish Stroll." Below, Willy DeVille's mariachi version of "Hey! Joe."
