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Victor Willis, a founding member of the Village People, is determined to set the record straight about the song "Y.M.C.A." In a lengthy Facebook post on Monday, the 73-year-old singer songwriter ...
Victor Willis, the lead singer of the Village People, is explaining why the long-running disco band has decide to take part in Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration.
Nelly, Carrie Underwood, and Victor Willis, the lead singer of Village People, have shared statements defending their decision to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration. ... Village People said ...
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump stands next to Victor Willis, member of the Village People during a rally in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 19, 2025, the day before he is scheduled to be inaugurated ...
Victor Edward Willis (born July 1, 1951) is an American singer, songwriter and a founding member of the disco group Village People. He performed as their lead singer and was co-songwriter for all of their most successful singles. In the group, he performed costumed as a policeman or a naval officer.
This was the first Top 25 hit for the group in 40 years. On June 9, Victor Willis demanded that President Donald Trump not use Village People music at his rallies, in particular "Macho Man" and "Y.M.C.A." [36] On September 11 that same year, it was reported that Willis said he was okay with him using "Y.M.C.A" at his campaign rallies. [37]
In June 2020, Willis himself issued a statement asking Trump to stop playing “YMCA” and a second Village People song, “Macho Man,” following the administration’s response to the then ...
In June 2020 Village People frontman Victor Willis asked that Trump no longer use any of his music at his rallies, particularly the songs "Macho Man" and "Y.M.C.A." [91] After a cease and desist letter from Willis, usage continued. Scorpio Music, Village People's label, are considering legal action against Trump for using "Y.M.C.A." at his ...