NYTIMES (Alex Marshall) - Victor Willis, Village People Frontman, Dies at 74
Often performing dressed as a helmeted police officer, he co-wrote the group’s biggest hits, including “Y.M.C.A” and “Macho Man.”
NYTIMES (Rob Tannenbaum) - 11 Essential Songs Shepherded by Clive Davis
The label boss, who died on Monday, had a passion for hits — especially ones he masterminded — during his formidable tenures at Columbia, Arista and J Records.
NYTIMES (Stephen Thomas Erlewine) - Neil Sedaka: 14 Essential Songs
The singer and songwriter, who died on Friday at 86, gave voice to teenage dreams, then executed one of music’s most unexpected comebacks.