Victor Willis obituary
Lead vocalist of Village People, the American disco group famed for their hits YMCA, In the Navy and Go West
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Victor Willis, frontman of Village People, dies age 74
The co-writer of enduring hits such as YMCA and Macho Man, who struggled with drug use and legal issues for years, passed away after ‘short but aggressive illness’
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From YMCA to MAGA: why Trump plays Village People at his rallies
It was a bizarre sight watching a huge gay 1970s disco hit being performed at Donald Trump’s 2025 pre-inauguration rally. Many prominent artists from Beyoncé to Bruce Springsteen prohibit Trump from using their music. So why do Village People – a band synonymous with the 1970s gay liberation movement –…
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