The Village People will perform at Donald Trump events, the singer confirms

Through social media, Victor Willis explained his decision by stating that he does not support Trump, but that music should overcome political discussions

Owners of two mega hits of the 70s, the group Village people will perform at events for the inauguration of the president-elect of the United States, donald trump.

The information was confirmed by Victor Willisthe lead singer of the band, through a post on social media.

Willis he acknowledged that the decision may not be well received by everyone and also stressed that the group did not support it Trump during the elections. However, the singer reiterated the band’s belief that music should transcend politics.

Our music “YMCA” is a global anthem that will hopefully help unite the country after a tumultuous and divisive campaign in which our favorite candidate lost.”

Among the events scheduled for the presentations of Village peopleis a dance hosted by Turning Point USA, a conservative activist group. There will be, for example, JD Vancevice president-elect; AND Donald Trump Jr.son of the president.

Trump he was elected in early November 2024 after defeating the Democrats Kamala Harris. The inauguration ceremony is scheduled for January 20 in Washington.

Furthermore Village peoplethe singer Carrie Underwood he will also perform in republican ceremonies.

YMCA in the Trump campaign

Confirm that the Village people will be present at the events donald trump takes place shortly after the declarations of Willis on success “YMCA”especially in relation to the use of music during the electoral campaign.

Also on social media, the founder of the group explained why he left Trump use music, citing the benefits generated:

“YMCA” it was stagnant at number two on the charts prior to its use by the president-elect. However, thanks to this, the song finally reached number one after over 45 years (and stayed at number one for two weeks).

“The financial benefits were also significant, according to estimates “YMCA”. will generate several million dollars through the president-elect’s continued use of the song. So I’m happy that he allowed it and I thank him for choosing my song,” she continued.

Gay anthem

Let’s talk about music again, Willis he denied it “YMCA” be a gay anthem. He said the hypothesis arose from the fact that one of the composers and some members of the group were gay. Also, the band’s first album Village people addressed gay life.

Get those ideas out of your head. It’s not [um hino gay. Escrevi ‘Y.M.C.A.’ com base nas coisas que eu conhecia nas áreas urbanas de São Francisco, como natação, basquete, atletismo, comida barata e quartos baratos.

E quando digo: ‘hang out with all the boys’ [saia com todos os garotos]this is simply 1970s black slang to describe black kids getting together to play sports, gamble, or whatever. There’s nothing gay about it.”

Finally, the singer said he has no problem with the gay community considering the song as their anthem. However, it has stated that from 2025 it will prosecute anyone who makes this association improperly.

+++READ MORE: Carrie Underwood to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration

Source: Terra

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