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 …

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 …

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 …

Jan 20, 2025 · Victor Willis of the Village People says their music is for everyone, defending the group's choice to perform at Trump's inaugural celebrations as a message of inclusivity.

Jan 19, 2025 · Willis has had a rocky history with the Village People, leaving the group several times and becoming embroiled in lawsuits over copyright infringement. Meet the “police officer” …

6 days ago · 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 …

Mar 31, 2019 · Victor Willis was the traffic cop in 1970s pop group Village People - and sang lead vocals and co-wrote their hits. After winning back the right to use their name...

Jan 20, 2025 · Victor Willis of Village People performs on stage at PNE Amphitheatre on September 2, 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. Events took place across Washington, D.C., with …

Aug 2, 2015 · As the key musical force in the Village People in the late 1970s, Victor Willis co-wrote and sang lead vocals on such enduring disco classics as “Y.M.C.A.,” “Macho Man” and …

Sep 13, 2019 · In 2017, after decades in the wilderness, Victor Willis returned to the Village People, the beloved ’70s disco group he co-founded (he’s the policeman, and sometimes a …