The lead singer and lyricist of The Village People has slammed claims that YMCA is a “gay anthem”. The iconic 1970s group performed the song at President Elect Trump's pre-inauguration victory rally.

The idea of Trump using the music of a band famous for its gay anthems has perplexed many, but the Maga movement does seem to ...

and that the first Village People album was totally about gay life," wrote Willis. Willis explained that the lyrics he contributed to “Y.M.C.A.” were informed by his observations at YMCA ...

“This assumption is also based on the fact that the YMCA was apparently being used as some sort of gay hangout and since one of the writers was gay and some of the Village People are ...

Following the announcement that the Village People would be performing at several upcoming inauguration events, what is it about their songs that appeals to the President-elect? Village People's ...

He has used the anthem to close nearly all of his campaign rallies, although his relationship with the Village People has been troubled at times. YMCA was long considered an anthem of the LGBTQ+ ...

The event featured performances by Kid Rock, Lee Greenwood and the Village People. As the rally wrapped up, Trump danced and clapped along to the Village People’s 1978 hit “Y.M.C.A.,” a song ...

8. A surprising new fan base… The Village People found unexpected success on the bar mitzvah circuit. One commentator has described YMCA as ‘the single most important song to hit the religion ...