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.

Victor Willis, the lead singer of the Village People, said that "music is to be performed without regard to politics."

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.

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 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

Jacques Morali, died 1991 Jacques Morali was The Village People’s mentor and was the one to put the group together, along with launching the careers of vocal group The Ritchie Family.

"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 ...

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.

Village People will perform at Donald Trump's inauguration amid a long-standing feud between frontman Victor Willis and his former bandmates.

Along with group's architects Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo, Victor wrote more than a dozen Village People songs, including "In the Navy," "Go West," and "Y.M.C.A." As such, he owned one-third ...

Willis co-wrote "Y.M.C.A." with late French music producer Jacques Morali, who was instrumental in creating the Village People. Morali, who was gay, died of complications from AIDS in 1991.

Village People were not a political group ... a group founder who co-wrote "Y.M.C.A." with producer Jacques Morali, told National Public Radio in an interview published Monday.