“Village People” was a nod toward New York City ... It gave Morali and idea to dress the band in typical macho outfits, such as leatherman, construction worker, etc. He invited Rose to ...

Willis slammed the performance as "unauthorised" and that fans of the band "mistakenly believe" the real Village People delivered the performance. Three years prior in 2020, the lead singer took ...

Village People were a novelty disco band of the late 1970s. The group were as well known for their outrageous on-stage costumes (the members dressing up as a police officer, an American Indian chief, ...

In 2023, the band's manager sent a cease-and-desist letter to Trump's lawyer, requesting that Trump stop using Village People's music and likeness at his events, following an "unauthorized ...

YMCA’ by the Village People is now a MAGA anthem. As much as lead singer Victor Willis says the band is not political, ...