As the lead singer and co-writer of such upbeat disco anthems as “Y.M.C.A.,” “Macho Man” and “In The Navy,” Victor Willis had an enduring impact on pop culture, both straight and gay, young and old.

Long Walk Home” was released in 2007 on the Springsteen album “Magic.” The track was prescient in its exploration of the role of community, patriotism, and the flag in the United States. The themes ...

Bruce Springsteen quipped that Clive Davis was “the most humble man in the music business” — before describing him as “big, and bombastic, and brave, and full of ideas” at the legendary record ...