Which group is known for hits like 'YMCA' and 'Macho Man'?

The group known for hits like “YMCA” and “Macho Man” is Village People.

Village People were formed in New York in the 1970s by producers Jacques Morali, Henri Belolo, and singer Victor Willis. The group was built around distinctive stage characters associated with American masculine imagery, including a police officer, cowboy, construction worker, Native American, biker, and soldier.

“Macho Man” appeared in 1978, while “Y.M.C.A.” followed later that year on the album Cruisin’. “Y.M.C.A.” became the group’s signature song, helped by its instantly recognizable chorus and audience-participation arm movements. The song celebrates the Young Men’s Christian Association as a place offering lodging, community, and activities for young men.

Village People are sometimes confused with the Bee Gees because both are strongly linked to disco, but they had different musical identities and stage styles. Their theatrical costumes and choreographed performances made them one of the most recognizable acts of the disco era.