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 ...

only one of the original Village People remains. The band, put together by the gay producers Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo in 1978, was named after New York’s Greenwich Village gay scene. In the ...

To be clear, of the group that performed at Trump's pre-inauguration rally, only one of the original Village People remains. The band, put together by the gay producers Jacques Morali and Henri ...

1. They were originally the ‘Village Person’ The Village People were created by French composer and producer Jacques Morali, a gay man who had enjoyed several hits in Europe before moving to ...

Jacques Morali, died 1991 Jacques Morali was The Village People’s mentor and was the one to put the group together, along with launching the careers of vocal group The Ritchie Family.

"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 ...

Village People, the disco band whose “Y.M.C.A.” is like a new national anthem, is performing during Donald Trump’s inauguration festivities.

A clear fan of the Village People, Donald Trump has made "Y.M.C.A." his go-to anthem throughout his 2024 campaign, even closing out his final victory rally with the band making an appearance on stage.

Victor Willis of the Village People says their music is for everyone, Republican or Democrat, defending the group's choice to perform at Trump's inaugural celebrations as a message of inclusivity.

The first record I ever owned was “Cruisin’” by Village People.  Released in 1978, the album included a song that would ...