Starting with the album title itself, cruising entered the lexicon of American gay slang in the 1970s as a term describing the urban homosexual male practice of seeking out sexual partners in public spaces such as discotheques, theaters, or public restrooms.

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.

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

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 enjoy a catchy tune.

The musical troupe is generally comprised of six members, each wearing a different costume evocative of a certain macho male persona and suggestive fantasy archetype. Village Peop

The Village People are set to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration - but only one member of the original band remains.

The Village People found fame in the '70s but have enjoyed a resurgence ahead of their performance at the President Elect Trump’s inauguration ceremony in America today

The band's lead singer, Victor Willis, said music should be shared across the political spectrum but that their performance was not an endorsement of Trump's policies

Village People, who are arguably best known for the song "YMCA", are set to perform at Trump's inauguration – here's why.

The disco singing group Village People has undergone several personnel changes since the late 1970s. Here's where the O.G. members are now, and who'll be playing at Donald Trump's inauguration.

"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 naval officer in the group, spoke with Morning Edition ...

Trump clearly likes the Village People, having invited the group to perform at his victory rally on Jan. 19, 2025, and at the Turning Point Ball.