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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, Henri Belolo and lead singer Victor Willis [1] following the release of the debut album Village People, which targeted disco's large gay audience.
The initial goal of Village People producers Morali and Belolo was to attract disco's gay audience by featuring popular gay fantasy in their music. [16] Although co-creator Morali was gay and the group was initially intended to target gay men, the group became more popular and more mainstream over time. [17]
Village People singer Randy Jones describes the song as "a gay liberation statement, aimed directly at gays and lesbians who were standing up without apology for their lifestyle" and as the group's "first gay liberation song". [6]
Victor Willis. Victor Edward Willis (born July 1, 1951) is an American singer, songwriter and the 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. In the group, he performed costumed as a policeman or a naval officer.
Felipe Ortiz Rose (born January 12, 1954) is an American musician who was an original member of the disco group the Village People. While in the group, he performed as "The Indian", [2] usually wearing a costume consisting of an imitation, "bespangled war bonnet ", [3] loincloth, and theatrical face paint. Rose was a member of the group from ...
funk. R&B. Occupation. Singer. Years active. 1968–1996. Formerly of. Village People. Glenn Michael Hughes (July 18, 1950 – March 4, 2001) was an American singer who was the original "Leatherman" character in the disco group Village People from 1977 to 1996.
dance. funk. R&B. Occupations. Songwriter. record producer. Labels. Casablanca. Jacques Morali (4 July 1947 – 15 November 1991 [1]) was a French disco and dance music record producer and songwriter, known for creating acts like The Ritchie Family and Village People.
Genres. Disco, pop, R&B. Occupation. Singer. Years active. 1977–present. Website. randyjonesworld.com. Randolph Edward Jones (born September 13, 1952) is an American disco and pop singer and best known as the cowboy from Village People from 1977 to 1980, and again from 1987 until 1990.