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Willis’ Village People performed several events related to the second inauguration of President Donald Trump, including a rally performance of “YMCA,” where Trump danced with the group on stage.
THE Village People’s YMCA was never meant to be a gay anthem — according to the man who wrote it.
But even the Village People who heralded the advent of a new sexually adventurous age understood the repercussions of the gay epidemic they had unwittingly helped to unleash. Therefore in 1985, they ...
A singer from the Village People, Victor Willis, has revealed the real meaning behind 'Y.M.C.A.' lyrics as people may have misunderstood it this whole time.
Village People emerged as a hit disco group in the 1970s — and became popular within the LGBTQ community — but the group has faced renewed attention thanks in part to Trump’s tendency to play some of ...
Why the Village People are performing at Donald Trump's inauguration despite their "preferred candidate" losing.
Why the Village People are performing at Donald Trump's inauguration despite their "preferred candidate" losing.
The Village People’s decision to perform at President-elect Donald Trump ’s inaugural ball and rally, has sparked backlash due to the band’s ties to the LGBT+ community.
'Time to bring the country together': Village People defend decision to perform during Trump inaugural events "We believe music is to be performed without regard to politics," they said.
Village People frontman denies "YMCA" is a gay anthem, threatens legal action against those who disagree.
The Village People’s lyricist and lead singer has hit out at the “false assumption” that the band’s biggest hit, “ YMCA,” is a “gay anthem.” Victor Willis, who headed up the 1970s ...