He was an original member of the disco band "The Village People", performing as 'Leatherman'. He was buried in his leatherman-outfit.
Died of Lung Cancer
Jul. 18, 1950-Mar 4, 2001
He was an original member of the disco band "The Village People", performing as 'Leatherman'. He was buried in his leatherman-outfit.
Died of Lung Cancer
Jul. 18, 1950-Mar 4, 2001
Last edited by Danny62; 10-22-2007 at 01:06 PM.
i had no idea
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I know nothing about Glenn Hughes (aside from seeing him with the V.People) but I did hear that he was a very very nice man.
Renowned Death Hag
I had heard that there are pictures of Glenn in the casket in full leather glory....has anybody seen them?
c'mon, Danny...REALLY? the Village People?
Renowned Death Hag
Dude, Leatherman is a Icon!
Well you know how old I am...they played them all the time when I was growing up in the 70's! I mean they were a bit of a joke in my eyes at the time...but they were unique in there own way as I see it today!Originally Posted by Death Hag Chris
c'mon, Danny...REALLY? the Village People?
Just like when my friends and I would make fun of Frank Sinatra...now I have some CD's of his.
Yes my music range goes from Black Sabbath all the way down to Frank Sinatra!!!!
I dig some 70's tunes too. hell, I almost did a back flip when I heard Chic was being inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame this year. but Village People..I gotta draw the line somewhere.
I didn't even know he'd died!
that's how much people care. he's dead for how many years, and nobody even knew it. YIKES!I didn't even know he'd died!
Really? If someone finds them please post the link!!!!
that's how much people care. he's dead for how many years, and nobody even knew it. YIKES!
Well I can't argue with you on that account!!! No one seems to know he died!!
They never got inducted in the rock hall of fame did they?
Death Hag
http://www.officialvillagepeople.com/ if this is any use to any of you ok they are not the original crew but have taken over.
Heres the link to glenns death http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/villagepeople amongst other village people stuff enjoy!!!
no sir. never inducted into the RNRHOF. they were too much of a joke to be considered for that honor.
I loved their music when I was younger....it was fun. We loved to sing along with "YMCA", "In The Navy" ,etc.
To clairfy my postion on the village people is:
I never liked them thought were a joke!! I guess in some ways they did have an impact in the disco era though.
The main reason I gave leatherman..."sounds like a porno movie" his own thread is because he was one of the original members and I don't think alot of people knew he was dead.
I don't own any of their CD's!!!!
Renowned Death Hag
Chic in rock n roll hall of fame is puzzling. They were never that big and never sold that many records. Le Freak and Good Times are all I can remember.
Totally random but have you seen this Village People video?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc2LGxA93FY
Renowned Death Hag
Remember when they were on a Bob Hope special and sang "In the Navy" to him!? They also sang "Are You Ready For the 80's" on the 79/80 Dick Clark New Years Special!
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]peek-a-boo!!
I agree, it's odd that they are being inducted with the lack of record sales. but truth be told, they were AMAZING musicians in their own right. Nile Rogers is a BAD ASS producer and songwriter. as well as a very under rated guitar player. the late great Bernard Edwards was one of the best funk bass players I have ever heard. he didn't have that Bootsy Collins FREAK OUT style/persona. but he didn't need flashy outfits. he was a straight up bass MASTER! and then you had Tony Thompson, another great taken before his time. a mean drummer who played with not only Chic but David Bowie on the Let's Dance album/tour and Power Station with Robert Palmer and those 2 guy's from Duran Duran. AND, if anyone is old enough to remember Live Aid...when Zeppelin reunited for that gig, it was Tony who played drums for them...and Phil Collins played a song or 2 later in the set. so, i'm not mad at the fact that Chic is being inducted. I feel it's deserved. just my 2 cents.
AAHHHHH!!!! pour acid into my eyes why don't you!!!!!!
Renowned Death Hag
Mag...I thought you liked us! That was mean!!! LOL
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]peek-a-boo!!
He is a closet Village people fan!!
I agree Jefe, it is strange.
I am getting the feeling you're going to see more and more "questionable" inductees as time goes by though.
One other thing, I'm not a hip-hop/rap guy (aside from Run DMC and The Beastie Boys) but since when is rap and hip hop... rock? I mean, no offense but under that thinking, shouldn't country musicians be allowed in too? Heck, country is tied closer to rock than rap is. (just a wonderment).
Renowned Death Hag
There are country acts in there. Hank Williams Sr and Chet Atkins are in I believe
Well I guess I meant that it can lead to a slippery slope, in a way.
I tend to prefer rock acts in the R&R HOF (as ridiculous as a Hall of Fame is anyway).
Music is so subjective. You like what you like. If someone likes something else and dislikes what you enjoy, it doesn't mean they are right (or wrong).
Renowned Death Hag
I hate the whole hall of fame thing too. i really dont like rock critics too much. Most of them have never been in a band, they are basicaly hangers on in my eyes. They play favorites. Thats why I dont read Rolling Stone anymore. They put Zac Effron on the cover. Rock is dead in my eyes. I cant listen to the rock on the radio. Nickelback? Horrible.The newest band I listen too is The Mars Volta and they are a few years old
Well stated Jefe. I'm with you. The R&R HOF is silly (ok, a person can go there to see a cool collection, I give them that but that's about it) but the actual induction is just plain dopey.
I never go by reviewers either. Often times they come across as smug/arrogant know-it-alls with a completely pompous attitude.
I say, do your own searching, do your own investigating as to what may interest you. You can't go wrong that way.
One other thing...."popular" music released in the last ten years has been an ongoing joke. I can easily agree that rock is dead (as well as Real country music) but if you dig deep enough, there are some real gems out there to be found but sadly, they are never given the time of day.
I do..but couldn't help it. That video is "classic Leatherman"
Chic? They are being inducted this year? They are one of my favorite disco groups.
There should be like a disco hall if fame then. I think Just like everything else the Rock and Roll hall of fame is nothing but a publicity tool...this whole damn world is becoming to damn commercial!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The first album I received as a gift was The Village People when I got my first "real" stereo for my birthday long ago....1977.......good Lord I just realized that was 30 years ago
That reminds me of a funny story...I pulled out my old albums about 10 years ago and my two daughters thought they were giant CD's!!!The first album I received as a gift was The Village People when I got my first "real" stereo for my birthday long ago....1977.......good Lord I just realized that was 30 years ago
Yes life goes by way to fast!!!!!!
Hey Death Hag Chris,
Where is the autographed photo of this dude you have that you promised to scan for us!!!!!
HA,HA,HA!!
i'm still looking for that one. you know, my friends are so jealous of that pic that I wouldn't doubt one of them stole it from me.Hey Death Hag Chris,
Where is the autographed photo of this dude you have that you promised to scan for us!!!!!
HA,HA,HA!!
I am glad you take my shit!!!i'm still looking for that one. you know, my friends are so jealous of that pic that I wouldn't doubt one of them stole it from me.
it's all in good fun. I give just as much shit.I am glad you take my shit!!!
YOu can really give me shit we had a group or us at work dressed as the village people for Halloween, I was the construction worker!!!
HAHA!!! where are the pics man? we need to see some.YOu can really give me shit we had a group or us at work dressed as the village people for Halloween, I was the construction worker!!!
HAHA!!! where are the pics man? we need to see some.
They have some here at work. I will have to send you one!!!
oh FUCK yeah. that's funny stuff.They have some here at work. I will have to send you one!!!
I loved the Village People! During the 80s when they were no longer popular they toured here ALL THE TIME - they played at a place called The Swagman (anyone old enough from Melbourne will remember that place, and their TV jingle - its the smorgasboard we're famous for!)
In around 93 I saw them at the WORST place in ST ALBANS (bogan central) but it was great and I sat on the stage and watched them!!! The leatherman was there as well as the Indian, I think the rest were newer models (the construction worker was hot!!!)
This was Glenn in and out of makeup!
In the movie you Cant Stop the Music, he sang Danny Boy - did you think he was singing to you?
This was Glenn in and out of makeup!
He had a great voice!
I hope not!!!
I just can't believe the difference in the pictures!!!
Yes he does look way different... but he seemed like a really nice guy. He was nice enough when I watched them whilst sitting on the edge of the stageI hope not!!!
I just can't believe the difference in the pictures!!!
Renowned Death Hag
the danny doth protest too much.To clairfy my postion on the village people is:
I never liked them thought were a joke!! I guess in some ways they did have an impact in the disco era though.
The main reason I gave leatherman..."sounds like a porno movie" his own thread is because he was one of the original members and I don't think alot of people knew he was dead.
I don't own any of their CD's!!!!
Ohhhh Danny Boy, the pipes the pipes are calling...
Heis face looked like Wooly Willy...he sure had a thick mustache and beard!
Danny, you do not have to apologize for posting on Glen. Shoot I post and discuss people I liked and did not care for. Here is his grave site with pictures of his headstone.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg...=gr&GRid=23420
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