Simpson had been performing backup singing for Village People in its first years, which is why he was recruited (on very short notice) to join the group when Willis left.

Simpson was featured in the Village People film, Can't Stop the Music, released in 1980.

[1] Born and raised in The Bronx, he is a graduate of City College of New York, majoring in English and minoring in music.

Prior to joining Village People, Simpson also released a solo recording album titled Tiger Love.

[2] Simpson's hobbies include sports, backgammon, bicycling, writing music and driving fancy cars.