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 enjoy a catchy tune.
Starting with the album title itself, cruising entered the lexicon of American gay slang in the 1970s as a term describing the urban homosexual male practice of seeking out sexual partners in public spaces such as discotheques, theaters, or public restrooms.
The Village People are set to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration - but only one member of the original band remains.
The musical troupe is generally comprised of six members, each wearing a different costume evocative of a certain macho male persona and suggestive fantasy archetype. Village Peop
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
Disco group Village People performed at three inaugural events for President Donald Trump. Its song 'Y.M.C.A.' became a favorite at Trump rallies.
The Village People found fame in the '70s but have enjoyed a resurgence ahead of their performance at the President Elect Trump’s inauguration ceremony in America today
"Y.M.C.A." was co-written by French producer Jacques Morali and Victor Willis, the group's singer and a founding member of Village People. Willis, known for portraying the policeman and sometimes a naval officer in the group, spoke with Morning Edition ...
Village People will perform at Donald Trump's inauguration amid a long-standing feud between frontman Victor Willis and his former bandmates.
Village People were not a political group ... a group founder who co-wrote "Y.M.C.A." with producer Jacques Morali, told National Public Radio in an interview published Monday.