Village People is an American disco group best known for their on-stage costumes, catchy tunes and suggestive lyrics. The group was originally formed by producers Jacques Morali, Henri Belolo and lead singer Victor Willis. Their first release was the album Village People, which targeted disco’s gay audience. The group’s name refers to New York City’s Greenwich Village, at the time known for its large gay population. The characters were a symbolic group of gay and macho fantasy personas.