As the main lyricist and vocalist, Willis was responsible for classics including "In the Navy," "Macho Man" and "Go West," but was appalled by the homosexual subtext they took on, fearing that catering to a "niche" market would doom the group to failure, she says.

But when a deal to promote the U.S. navy with the song "In the Navy" collapsed in 1979, Willis blamed the band's gay image for spoiling a huge opportunity, says Wolf. He quit in frustration in 1980, seeking a solo career that never materialized. - It's an pretty in-depth article that also really goes into the whole Y.M.C.A. thing, you can read it all here

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