Biography
Village People
Effective period / Period of releases: 1977 - 2020
Members: Ray Simpson, Miles Jaye, Felipe Rose, Randy Jones, Victor Willis, Alexander Briley, David Hodo, Glenn Hughes (2), Ray Stephens, Beauris Whitehead, Jeff Olson (3), Mark Lee (10)
High camp disco troupe created by producer Jacques Morali in Greenwich Village, New York - hence the name.The original line-up comprised of lead singer, Victor Willis (cop/patrolman), David "Scar" Hodo (construction worker), Felipe Rose (Indian), Randy Jones (cowboy), Glenn Hughes (leather man), Alex Briley (the GI). Willis was replaced by Ray Simpson at the end of 1979 and Jones, replaced by Jeff Olson with added member, Mark Lee in the 80's.