Village People lead singer explains why they’re performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration
Victor Willis, the lead singer of the Village People, said that "music is to be performed without regard to politics."
How Donald Trump’s Obsession With “Y.M.C.A.” Broke Down the Village People
The chart-topping group once dunked on Trump for using its track at his rallies. Four years later, the band is giving him a live show at his second inauguration.
Village People to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration despite YMCA row
In an unexpected turn of events, the Village People are set to perform their iconic hits YMCA and Macho Man at Donald Trump's inauguration, turning it into a disco extravaganza. The president-elect's viral dance renditions of these disco classics will be the highlight of his inauguration week festivities in Washington DC on January 20.
Village People to perform at multiple inaugural events after Trump adopts hit 'YMCA'
The group has seen a resurgence in the popularity of their hit song "Y.M.C.A." recently, after Trump used the music to dance to at his campaign rallies last year. Trump has been playing the song since 2020.
'Time to bring the country together': Village People defend decision to perform during Trump inaugural events
Village People, the American disco group whose hits like "Y.M.C.A" have been staples at Trump rallies, defended their decision to perform during Trump's inauguration.
'Y.M.C.A.' gay anthem group Village People to perform at Donald Trump inauguration events: 'This won't make some of you happy'
Carrie Underwood also drew widespread criticism after announcing that she would perform at Trump's inauguration.
How did Donald Trump make ‘YMCA’ his go-to song?
Come January 20, the US band, Village People, will perform their famous hit song ‘YMCA’ at Donald Trump’s inauguration. The foot-tapping number has become somewhat of an anthem for the US ...
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YMCA & Trump Dance to Shake the Capitol On Jan 20? Inauguration to Feature Trump's Dance Moves?
The Village People, known for their iconic song “Y.M.C.A.,” will perform at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, ...
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YMCA's makeover: Just call it 'The Y'
The Village People, the band behind the pop anthem "YMCA", quickly reacted with a statement saying they were "deeply dismayed" by the "unnecessary" name change: "Some things remain iconic and ...
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Village People frontman says 'YMCA' is not a 'gay anthem'
(CNN) - The lead singer of the Village People is clearing up assumptions about the band’s biggest hit, “YMCA.” Victor Willis, who also co-wrote the song, says it is not a “gay anthem.” ...
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Trump made ‘YMCA' a staple at his rallies. Data shows it's sticking around.
YMCA,” Trump said on a podcast in 2022 ... that manages the song’s license asked him and his wife — also the band’s manager — if they wanted to cancel the license.