Victor Willis of the Village People says their music is for everyone, defending the group's choice to perform at Trump's inaugural celebrations as a message of inclusivity.
Victor Willis of Village People performs on stage at PNE Amphitheatre on September 2, 2018 in Vancouver, Canada.Events took place across Washington, D.C., with several high-profile musical performers in town. Village People, best known for their hit song"Y.M.C.A.," which was frequently played at Trump rallies, performed at the"Victory Rally" on Sunday night, the eve of the inauguration, and were scheduled to perform more at related celebrations.
The American disco group, known for their pop hits and on-stage outfits, rose to fame in the late 1970s. Their iconic songs, including"Y.M.C.A.," widely considered a gay anthem, and"Macho Man," became staples at Trump's rallies during the last election."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, who left the group in 1979 but returned in 2017, pointed out that Trump's campaign dance moves sparked a TikTok trend, with users replicating them and introducing"Y.M.C.A." to a whole new generation.
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