Why the Village People are performing ‘Y.M.C.A.’ at Trump’s inauguration events — after sending him a cease and desist
The Village People are performing their 1978 hit “Y.M.C.A” at one of Donald Trump’s many inauguration celebrations.
Why did Village People perform for Trump despite cease-and-desist over Y.M.C.A?
The band's lead singer, Victor Willis, said music should be shared across the political spectrum but that their performance was not an endorsement of Trump's policies
Reason why Village People will perform at Trump's inauguration despite asking him not to use song
The Village People will perform at Donald Trump's second inauguration, despite the band previously asking the former president not to use their music at his events
Trump dances to 'YMCA' with Village People at pre-inaugural victory rally
During the course of his 2024 campaign run, Trump concluded over 110 rallies delivering his signature move as he exited the stage -- a double closed fist arm punch with shaking hips -- to Village People's iconic song, "Y.M.C.A."
Village People's hit YMCA's true meaning as 'gay icons' perform at Trump inauguration
Donald Trump asked the Village People to perform their 1970s hit Y.M.C.A. at his second inauguration just months after the band did a U-turn on him using their song
Village People once tried to stop Trump using their music. Now they’re dancing on stage with him
The president-elect hosted the “Make American Great Again Victory Rally” at Washington’s Capital One Arena on Sunday, less than 24 hours before Inauguration Day. As Trump ended his final speech before taking the White House for a second term, the band Village People came on stage to perform their 1978 disco hit “Y.M.C.A.” live.
Village People star received hate mail from Democrats over Trump performance
A founding member of the Village People has received threats and hate mail from Democrats over the band’s decision to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration events.
Village People explain change of heart, why they’re performing at Trump inauguration
Will you PLEASE STAND and, just for one minute…just one… Now, The Village People will be performing at one of Trump’s inauguration events despite having sent the incoming president a cease-and-desist letter in 2023 and supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign.
The Village People are now teaming up with Donald Trump—and here's why
For nearly 50 years, when most people thought of the Village People, they thought of gay culture. However, now, the band seems to be mostly relevant due to the use of its songs by upcoming president Donald Trump.
'Y.M.C.A.' Journeys From Gay Anthem To Trump Theme Tune
After performing at Donald Trump's pre-inauguration rally, the Village People underscored their journey from disco-era gay ...
Trump ends inaugural eve rally with ‘Y.M.C.A.’ jam fest
As the thousands cheered, Trump performed his viral trademark moves to the hit song before exiting the stage to mingle with ...
How did Donald Trump make ‘YMCA’ his go-to song?
On the eve of his inauguration, Donald Trump once again danced, as “YMCA”, the hit by Village People played at the MAGA ...
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Village People founder says everybody can enjoy their music, Republican or Democrat
Victor Willis of the Village People says their music is for everyone, defending the group's choice to perform at Trump's ...
Donald Trump closes out MAGA Victory Rally with Village People and 'Y.M.C.A.' dance
President-elect Donald Trump closed out his "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" address by dancing with the Village ...
At Trump’s Rally, the Contradictions Are in the Music
The president-elect danced along with Village People as his rally closed with a live performance of “Y.M.C.A.,” after Kid ...
Village People's blockbuster 1978 hit Y.M.C.A rockets to #2 on Billboard's chart after President-elect started using it; Rock band to perform at Donald Trump inauguratio…
The Village People will participate in President-elect Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, emphasizing their belief in music’s ...