From Gay Subculture To Mainstream. From New York's Greenwich Village to the charts, from the gay subculture to the mainstream: Village People decisively shaped the disco sound of the late 70s. Founded by producers Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo, the band was made up of characters from the gay scene : motorcyclist, Indian, cowboy, construction worker, policeman and soldier. During their very successful career they created several world hits - among others Y.M.C.A., In The Navy, Macho Man and Go...