COUNCIL FILE NO. OP-o&;a3te COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 13

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Office of the City Engineer

Los Angeles California

To the Honorable Council

Of the City of Los Angeles AUG 1 ·5 2008

Honorable Members: C. D. No. 13

SUBJECT:

Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street- Walk ofFame Additional Name in Terrazzo Sidewalk­ VlLLAGE PEOPLE

RECOMMENDATIONS:

A. That the City Council designate Location No. 21fas shown on Sheet 14 ofPlan D-13788 for the Hollywood Walle of Fame for the installation of the name of at 6529 Hollywood Boulevard.

B. Inform the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce ofthe Council's action on this matter.

C. That this report be adopted prior to the date ofthe ceremony on September 12, 2008.

FISCAL IMP ACT STATEMENT:

No General Fund Impact. All cost paid by permittee.

TRANSMITTALS:

1. Unnumbered communication dated August 8, 2008, from the Hollywood Historic Trust of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, biographical information and excerpts from the minutes of the Chamber's meeting with recommendations. City Council - 2- C. D. No. 13

DISCUSSION:

The Walle ofFame Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has submitted a request for insertion into the Hollywood Walle ofFame the name ofVillage People. The ceremony is scheduled for Friday, September 12, 2008 at 11:30 a.m.

The communicant's request is in accordance with City Council action of October 18, 1978, under Council File No. 78-3949. Following the Council's action of approval, and upon proper application and payment of the required fee, an installation permit can be secured at 201 N. Figueroa Street, 3rd Floor, Counter 23".

Respectfully submitted,

sm:wof. VillagePeople.Ol (213) 482-7055 cc: Construction Services Center, Counter 23" Bureau of Street Services Administration .UOLLVWOOD WALK OF !=AM~

August8,2008

Mr. Gary Lee Moore Public Works Engineering Att: Lemuel Paco 201 N. Figueroa St. 3rd Floor, M.S. 503. Los Angeles, CA 90012 · Fax 213 482-7007

Dear Mr. Moore:

The Walk of Fame Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has approved the below listed name for insertion into the Hollywood Walk of Fame:

VILLAGE PEOPLE (Category -RECORDING)· Requested star location to be 6529 Hollywood Blvd. north side of the street, in front of American Vintage Clothing and one block south of the YMCA. The star for VILLAGE PEOPLE will be situated next to the stars of LIBERACE (21 F), to the west and BETTY GRABLE which is numbered (20F) to the east. According to sheet# 14 plan 13788, VILLAGE PEOPLE'S star is numbered 21f. The dedication ceremony is scheduled for Friday, September 12, 2008 at 11 :30 a.m.

Thank you for your cooperation in this request. I look forward to a response from your office soon. If you have questions call me at (323) 468-1376.

The following materials are enclosed: VILLAGE PEOPLE's bio, and the Board of Director's Minutes.

An Martinez-Holler ·ce President, Media Relations cc: Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Councilman Eric Garcetti Ralph Pipes Sally Castro Leron Gubler Sgt. Mike Arminio Top End Constructors Inspector Gladden Sandra McClellan Topher Best Carmine Goglia Mitch Weiss JUNE 18, 2008 - Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Minutes

The following celebrities were selected to be honored with Walle of Fame stars during the annual · Walle of Fame selection meeting on June 13, 2004. The names presented by Chairman Earl Lestz are as follows:

The Walk of Fame recipients for the year 2009 are: MOTION PICTURES: Tinlcerbell, Tim Burton, Leslie taron, Cameron Diaz, · Robert Downey, Jr., Charles Durning, Ralph Fiennes, Hugh Jackman, Sir Ben Kingsley and William H. Macy

'J;'ELEVISION: Mark Burnett, Felicity Huffman, Chuck Lorre, William Petersen, Kyra Sedgwick, and John Stamos

RECORDING: Kenny "Baby Face" Edmond e Koz, The Miracles, Doug Morris, RUSH, Shakira and Th illage People

RADIO: Bill Handel and Harry Shearer

Motion was made by Diehl and seconded by Goldman to accept the recommendations of the Walle of Fame Selection Conimittee for the 2009 Walk of Fame recipients. Motion Passed.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:10p.m.

ResJ?ectfuJly submitted, . ~ fA~w--- Nicole Shahenian Vice President of Public Policy VILLAGE PEOPLE 1977-2008 Their 30TH Year!

The one-of-a-ldnd Village People is synonymous with . These six talented men combine energetic choreography with outrageous fun and lots of bumping and grinding, singing and dancing, provide great entertainment for all !

Celebrating 30 years as the world's icons, Village People in 2008 perfmmed a full schedule of fairs, festivals, universities and casinos throughout the as well as Canada, Brazil, , South Africa, Finland, Belgium, Spain, Italy and Poland. They were seen on NBC's "Singing Bee" with Joey Fatone and in the new American Express TV commercial with Ellen Degeneres and Beyonce. 2008 wiU easily be their most successful year of touring in over 20 years! And 2009 will include their 29th trip to Australia!

"They helped define a Pop era, and they are back!" - Billboard

THE FIRST DECADE

Producer/Composer , with partner , found Felipe dancing in his Indian costume in a crowd in NY's . Felipe's special visual attraction brought the idea to mind to put together a group of Village icons from a variety of American social groups.

Soon after, Morali and Belolo saw in Broadway's The Wiz and Victor brought along to play a G.I. With partner Henri Belolo, Morali held auditions for 3 more performers and Village People was formed.

In addition to Alexander Briley, , Glenn Hughes, Jeff Olson, and , from 1977 through 1985, short term Village People included , Randy Jones, Mark Lee, Ray Stephens and Victor Willis.

Madonna and Joan Rivers are among the artists who have appeared as opening acts for Village People in Las Vegas, Madison Square Garden, Japan's Budokan, 's Horden Pavillion and Hollywood's Greek Theatre. VP's co-star with Michael Jackson in LA's Pavilion. '

Village People star in their own 1980 major feature film Can't Stop the Music co--starring , Bruce Jenner, , Paul Sand, June Havoc, Tammy Grimes and directed by . It remains a popular cult film around the world.

"Fabulous! Village People took the crowd by storm, singing live and performing brilliantly!" -London Evening Standard

Visit us at: www.OfficialVillagePeople.com Village People appear on the cover of Magazine (twice) and are featured in Guiness Book of Hits, Time, Payboy, Playgirl, GQ, US, People, Match, World Book Enclyclopedia, Dick Clark's 25 Years of Rock and Roll & hundreds more. Television appearances include, The Love Boat, Bob Hope Show, 20/20 (twice) American Bandstand, Solid Gold, Soul Train, Midnight Special and dozens more in 20 countries.

"Village people have mainstream acceptance! The crowd lapped it up, singing along!" - Disney World's New Year's Eve Show; Orlando Sentinel

THE SECOND DECADE

After a short break from the rigors oftouring in 1986, during which some of the members explored individual careers, Village People regrouped under the banner of Sixuvus Ltd. ("six-of-us") - (following an agreement with Can't Stop Productions, owner of Village People name and trademark). Finally their own bosses; and with the help of a new management team, Village People has built an amazing success story of live performances worldwide, new young audiences, television and video appearances, and industry respect.

Of the originating and long-term members, Ray, David, Felipe, Jeff and Alex continued on adding Eric after the loss of Glenn. Village People wrote and now perform in their show a new classic entitles Trash Disco, a tribute to the many artists and dance hits which are now a memorable part of the disco era. They recorded in 1990 on CBS Records-Australia the top-ten hit Living in the Wildlife and in 1996 sang with the German Soccer Team on the BMG Records-Germany the number one hit .

"Still as sexy as ever, Audiences warmed to their enthitsiasm, strong versatile vocals and choreography!""- The News, Australia

Their hits have been heard on dozens of recent major motion pictures including Up Periscope, Wayne's World II, Adams Family Values and In and ·aut. They have performed in recent years on the Jay Leno Show, the Rosie O'Donnell Show, Oprah and Married with Children. Broadway's biggest hit, The Producers, includes a send-up of Village People. They were also featured this year in advertisements for "Trivial Pursuit's 20th Anniversary Edition (they are also featured as a question).

They were half-time entertainment for Australia's Rugby Grand Finals, seen by more people than the Super Bowl. Their music is played during the seventh inning stretch at dozens of baseball stadiums and they often entertain sports fans with live performances following basketball, soccer and hockey fans as well.

"Exuberant- A Wildly Entertaining Performance!- Daily News

Biggest Hit Records: YMCA, Macho Man, , Can't Stop the Music, Go West, San Francisco/Hollywood. YMCA is to date their best selling single, amassing sales of over 12 million.units worldwide (3 million in the US). Their catalog of combined LP' sand singles has topped 65 million in worldwide sales. (1987 Dance Music Report).

MANAGEMENT Sixuvus, Ltd. 330 West 38th Street, #309 New York, NY 10018 212-904-1626/fax 212-904-1628 VILLAGE PEOPLE BIOS

ALEXANDER BRILEY is the original "Military Rep/G.I." of the world famous recording and performing musical group VILLAGE PEOPLE. He has been a member of the group since 1977.

In addition to his work with Village People, Mr. Briley was featured off-Broadway in 2 significant shows and has sung with flautist Bobby Humphrey. He now resides in Westchester County, New York.

DAVID HODO is the original "Construction Worker" of the world famous recording and performing musical group VILLAGE PEOPLE. He has been a member of the group since 1977.

Prior to his work with Village People, Mr. Hodo was featured in more than 4 major Broadway and off­

Broadway shows and has danced with the Sacramento Civic Ballet. He now resides in , New York. <

RAYMOND SIMPSON is the lead singer and "Cop" ofthe world famous recording and performing musical group VILLAGE PEOPLE. He first joined the group in 1980.

Prior to his work with Village People, Mr. Simpson released a solo recording album entitled "Tiger Love" and was featured backup singer for another world-famous singing group, Ashford and Simpson.· He is the proud father, with wife Leslie, of his daughter Alayna. He now resides in Teaneck, New Jersey.

FELIPE ROSE is the original "Indian" and co-founder of the world famous recording and performing musical group VILLAGE PEOPLE. He has been a member of the group since 1977.

In additionto his work with Village People, Mr. Rose was featured in musical shows including West Side Story and in concert with Tito Puente. At the 2003 Native American Music Awards Mr. Rose received the Award for "Best Historical Record" for his song "Trail of Tears." He is active in American Indian affairs. He now resides in Richmond, Virginia.

JEFF OLSON is the "Cowboy" of the world famous recording and performing musical group VILLAGE PEOPLE. He firstjoined the group in 1981.

In addition to his work with Village People, Mr. Olson was a co-star in the film "L. A. Crackdown" and was the lead singer and percussionist for the band "Step Child". He also worked as a European fashion model. He now resides in Oxford, Connecticut.

ERIC ANZALONE is the "Biker" of the world famous recording and performing musical group VILLAGE PEOPLE. He frrstjoined the group in 1995.

In addition to his work with Village People, Mr. Anzalone was one of the world-famous Mutant Ninja Turtles he also performed with other bands and on stage across the United States and Europe. He is the proud father, with his wife Jen, of daughter Samantha. He now resides in South River, New Jersey.

For more information visit our website at: OfficialVillagePeople.com or contact us at [email protected].