Village People is an American disco group known for its on-stage costumes and suggestive lyrics in their music. The group was originally formed by French producers Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo and lead singer Victor Willis [1] following the release of the debut album Village People, which targeted disco's large

Victor Edward Willis (born July 1, 1951) is an American singer, songwriter and a founding member of the disco group Village People. He performed as their lead singer and was co-songwriter for all of their most successful singles.

Mar 19, 2024 · That’s when Randy Jones, Glenn Hughes, and David Hodo joined Willis, Felipe Rose and Alex Briley to form the most well-known lineup of Village People members. Throughout their peak years from 1977 to 1980, they scored big with other hits such as “ Macho Man,” “ Go West,” and “ In the Navy.”

Jan 19, 2025 · Formed in 1977 by French producers Jacques Morali, Henri Belolo, and lead singer Victor Willis, the legendary disco group drew attention for their onstage costumes. Their signature 1978 hit “Y.M ...

The original lead singer of the Village People. Victor Willis was the driving force behind the group as well as the group's only straight member. In addition to singing lead, he also wrote such hits as YMCA, Macho Man, In the Navy, and Go West, etc.

Jan 23, 2025 · After winning his long-fought copyright battle in 2017, lead singer Victor Willis took control of the Village People, both the band and the brand. Meanwhile, Donald Trump regularly played "YMCA" to conclude his campaign rallies.

Jan 15, 2025 · Victor Willis, the lead singer of the Village People, is explaining why the long-running disco band has decide to take part in Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration.

Dec 4, 2024 · CNN’s Laura Coates speaks with Village People lead singer Victor Willis about President-elect Donald Trump’s use of the group’s hit “Y.M.C.A.” during his rallies.

In 2017 Victor Willis returned to Village People as lead singer and revamped the group. Backed by a live band, Village People continues to thrill concert-goers around the world -- as they did back in the day. In 2021 Y.M.C.A. was inducted into the US Library of Congress National Recording Registry.

The original lead singer of the Village People. Victor Willis was the driving force behind the group as well as the group's only straight member. In addition to singing lead, he also wrote such hits as YMCA, Macho Man, In the Navy, and Go West, etc.