Original Policeman in The Village People Hospitalized After Vocal Cord Surgery
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Former Village People lead singer Victor Willis is recovering from vocal cord surgery and has postponed his tour.
Willis, the band's original policeman, is resting in a San Diego hospital after surgery Monday to remove nodules from his vocal cords, spokeswoman Linda Smith said.
Willis sang lead and co-wrote lyrics to such Village People hits as "Y-M-C-A" and "Macho Man." He developed hoarsness after several 2007 performances, forcing him to cancel European and Canadian concert dates this year.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}He's expected to recover and reschedule the tour dates.
Willis left the group in 1980. In 2006, San Francisco police found cocaine in his car; he pleaded no contest to drug possession and served three years' probation.