Macho Angry Suing Mad Men

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One of the original Village People isn't singing Y.M.C.A anymore, and he's not happy that you think he is!

Victor Willis, the original cop, wants the new version of the group to stop using his voice and likeness.

Willis even filed a lawsuit last week to stop the unauthorized use.

According to the suit, Victor claims that different companies continue to use his voice as well as his picture in order to promote the new group and their appearances.

He claims the use of his image and songs misleads fans into thinking they will be seeing the original Village People.

Willis is suing New York company Sixuvus Ltd, which currently promotes the new Village People. He is also suing William Morris Agency, amd Can't Stop Productions, which owns the trademark to the group's name, along with several other venues where the new band has performed.

He is seeking at least $1 million and an order by the judge that they can no longer use his voice or image.

Who knew The Village People were still around and performing?

Posted: Feb 10, 2009 at 1:45 pm / Email this »

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LaDiva LG should eat shit n die... says – reply to this

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Ymca…not
Fork you! says – reply to this

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I thought as a fag perez would know if the Village People were around….
karencarpenter says – reply to this

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…and furthermore…who CARES that the Village People are still around 'performing'…
LaDiva LG should eat shit n die... says – reply to this

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Charmer says – reply to this

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Macho??? Hahahahahahha
RedWingsFan says – reply to this

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I thought these guys were dead!
M*I*A*R says – reply to this

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GAY
I love my life says – reply to this

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I read this story on TMZ hours ago!
Duckie says – reply to this

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Actually, just a few years ago they performed in Berlin Germany as "guest" of German s punkrock band DIE AERZTE (something like DIE TOTEN HOSEN if you happen to know at least the LATTER ones!*g*).

I can t remember however which members of the ORIGINAL Village People were performing (think their German act with ÄRZTE i s even on Youtube…)
Fork you! says – reply to this

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Wait…………..Dad?
Thandiesays says – reply to this

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Wasn't he married to Phillycia Rashad (aka Claire Huxtable)?????
Long Dong Connery says – reply to this

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next……
Dona says – reply to this

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He's an angry coke head. Three originals remain: Felipe Rose, Alex Briley and David Hodo. They kicked this idiot out of the group years and years ago for drug abuse, etc. And yes he was once married to Felicia Rashad.

The VP perform almost every week somewhere in the world. Thet put on a fun show!
Sugar Titz says – reply to this

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this guys lucky to even get on Perez's website!
b a t k i s s says – reply to this

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Here in NYC we have the good fortune of seeing Randy Jones and Felipe Rose out and about. Their 'sightings' have made for several delighted visitors on vacation. Both have been completely cordial when approached and seem to be genuinely appreciative of their fans.
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Sounds like Mr. Willis snorted away his rights to licensing years ago.
ripley6 says – reply to this

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'misleading fans' what a crock of shit, hes just a sad old opertunist who wants some money. build a bridge and get over it old man.
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Brahma Bull says – reply to this

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They performed last July at last years MLB All Star game at Yankee Stadium.
Gaijin Princess says – reply to this

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He still dresses like a cop ?