Village People

Village People are an American disco ensemble formed in 1977, built around a group identity and costumed stage characters such as a policeman, cowboy, construction worker, biker, Native American, and soldier. Their music combines upbeat disco and funk rhythms with singalong choruses and theatrical, camp-oriented performance, and they are often noted for bringing stylized representations of gay subculture into mainstream pop presentation. Their visual persona and energetic arrangements made them a recognizable act of the disco era.