Donald Trump asked the Village People to perform their 1970s hit Y.M.C.A. at his second inauguration just months after the band did a U-turn on him using their song
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 president-elect performed his signature dance moves with the band, who once tried to ban him using their music.
The Village People burst onto the New York disco scene in 1977, with a distinctive look based on gay stereotypes and a string of hit singles like Macho Man, In the Navy and Go West. In their lyrics these songs, many people suspected they subtly referenced the gay lifestyle.
Donald Trump promised to get sworn in along with his supporters and welcomed Village People to perform "Y.M.C.A" the night before his inauguration.
The Save the Central YMCA Club, which organised the dance protest, are campaigning for a six-month pause in the closure. Campaigners said the delay was intended to give stakeholders time to come together to enable it "to thrive in a sustainable form".
The president-elect’s celebratory rally in Washington, DC, concluded with a performance by the ’70s disco group.
Village People, the American disco group whose hits like "Y.M.C.A" have been staples at Trump rallies, defended their decision to perform during Trump's inauguration.
After performing at Donald Trump’s pre-inauguration rally, the Village People underscored their journey from disco-era gay icons to MAGA favourites having
The hottest soirees in town celebrated crypto, Florida and the Black voters who helped Trump return to the White House.
President Donald Trump and Melania Trump sent the crowd into a tizzy when they finally showed up at the Commander in Chief inaugural ball Monday night.