The Village People’s construction worker rebuts the traffic cop’s claim that “Y.M.C.A.” isn’t a gay anthem
The Village People are fighting! In the wake of Victor Willis, the iconic disco band’s founder/lead singer/traffic cop, bemoaning the notion that “Y.M.C.A.” is a gay anthem, another member of the group is pushing back.
Village People front man says ‘YMCA’ isn’t a gay anthem – and he’ll sue anyone who disagrees
The Village People’s lyricist and lead singer has hit out at the “false assumption” that the band’s biggest hit, “YMCA,” is a “gay anthem.”
Village People's Victor Willis okay with 'Y.M.C.A' for Trump and the gays
Victor Willis, one of the Village People's founders, posted to social media on Monday defending President-elect Donald Trump 's use of the song “Y.M.C.A.” and threatening legal action against any news organization that labels the iconic tune a gay anthem.
Village People's Victor Willis defends Donald Trump's use of 'YMCA,' insists song isn't a gay anthem
"I'm glad I allowed the President-elect's continued use of Y.M.C.A.," Willis wrote. "And I thank him for choosing to use my song."
Village People singer defends Trump's use of ‘Y.M.C.A.,' says song isn't a ‘gay anthem'
Victor Willis said the disco classic has “benefited greatly” from the president-elect’s use and threatened to sue news outlets that refer to it as a “gay anthem.”
Village People would 'seriously consider' playing YMCA for Trump, lead singer says
The singer suggested Village People will not play at Trump’s inauguration due to concern over a performance appearing as an endorsement. The band has allowed the president-elect to use “Y.M.C.A.” because of his fondness for the 1970s smash hit and issues he has faced using other songs, according to Willis.
Village People Founder Doubles Down on Letting Trump Use ‘Y.M.C.A.,’ Slams ‘Gay Anthem’ Label
Village People founder Victor Willis is once again tackling two issues surrounding the disco band’s 1970s smash hit “Y.M.C.A.”: Donald Trump’s use of the track in his 2024 presidential campaign and the characterization of the song as a “gay anthem.”
Village People founder changes tune, endorses Trump's use of 'YMCA': Bringing 'joy to the American people'
Village People founder Victor Willis spent years pushing back on Trump's use of the '70s disco hit which is now topping the charts after 46 years.
Village People Front Man Praises Donald Trump's 'YMCA' Dance
Victor Willis acknowledged that the song's association with Trump's campaign has greatly benefited its chart performance and sales.
Village People singer says YMCA not a 'gay anthem,' will sue anyone who disagrees
It might be fun to stay at the YMCA, but the song is not a “gay anthem.” So says the frontman of the Village People, who has taken to clarifying the matter some 46 years after the mega-hit was released.
Village People frontman says 'YMCA' is not a 'gay anthem'
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.” On Facebook, he wrote people assumed that because his writing partner and some members of the band were gay but he said he did not know the YMCA was a place for gay men to hang out when he wrote the song.
Village People Member Changes Tune on Trump Using ‘YMCA,’ Cites ‘Financial Benefits’
Victor Willis, a co-writer of 'YMCA,' has changed his tune regarding Trump's use of the song, citing financial benefits and ...
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“Y.M.C.A.” Gets Serious After Village People Singer Victor Willis Threatens Legal Action Against Song’s Misrepresentation
"Y.M.C.A." might be the subject of upcoming lawsuits as Village People's Victor Willis threatens legal action over song's ...
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Victor Willis Village People singer behind Y.M.C.A. thanks Trump for boosting his net worth
Victor Willis, who co-wrote the hit song Y.M.C.A., revealed that he now owns 50% of the Village People's music catalog ...