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.