Often performing dressed as a helmeted police officer, he also co-wrote the group’s biggest hits, including “Y.M.C.A.” and “Macho Man.”
Victor Willis, the lead singer of the Village People who also co-wrote many of the group’s high-camp disco-era hits, including “Y.M.C.A.” and “Macho Man,” died on Monday. He was 74.
The group announced his death in a statement posted to social media ... [1245 chars]

