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Village People

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Group. Formed 1977.

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Biography

Village People is a concept disco group formed in the late 1970s, well known for their on-stage costumes as well as their catchy tunes and suggestive lyrics. Original members were: Victor Willis (police officer), Felipe Rose (American Indian chief), Randy Jones (cowboy), Glenn Hughes (biker), David Hodo (construction worker) and Alex Briley (Military man). For the release of "In the Navy", Willis and Briley appeared as an admiral and a sailor, respectively. Originally created to target disco's primarily gay audience by featuring stereotypical gay fantasy personas, the band's popularity quickly brought them into mainstream.

Village People scored a number of disco and dance hits, including their trademark "Macho Man", "Go West", the classic club medley of "San Francisco (You've Got Me) / In Hollywood (Everybody is a Star)", "In the Navy", "Can't Stop the Music", and their biggest hit, "Y.M.C.A.".

In September, 2008 the group received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They have sold upwards of 50 million records world-wide.

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  1. Former singer sues Village People

    Tue 10 Feb 2009 11:08

    Ex-Village People lead singer Victor Willis is suing the new version of the group...

Albums releases

Release title Release date
San Francisco / Macho Man 1997
Go West 1979
Live and Sleazy 1979
Cruisin' 1978
Macho Man 1978
 

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  1. Can't Stop The Music
    BBC Radio 2 | Alan Carr's Office Party Alan Carr's Office Party
     
  2. In The Navy
    BBC Radio 2 | Going Out With Alan Carr 21/11/2009
     
  3. YMCA
    BBC Radio 2 | Steve Wright in the Afternoon 16/11/2009
     

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