Jan 15, 2025 · Victor Willis, the lead singer of the Village People, is explaining why the long-running disco band has decide to take part in Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration.

Jan 19, 2025 · Lead singer Victor Willis, 73, is the lone original member of Village People taking the stage during the inauguration. Former member Felipe Rose, who dressed as a Native American onstage, ...

Victor Edward Willis (born July 1, 1951) is an American singer, songwriter and a founding member of the disco group Village People. He performed as their lead singer and was co-songwriter for all of their most successful singles.

Jan 15, 2025 · Since 2023, Victor Willis is the only original Village People member left in the group. The remaining members are Javier Perez, James Lee, J. J. Lippold, James Kwong and Nicholas Manelick.

Jan 20, 2025 · Victor Willis of the Village People says their music is for everyone, defending the group's choice to perform at Trump's inaugural celebrations as a message of inclusivity.

Jan 19, 2025 · Victor Willis, the band’s only original member still with the group, defended the decision, explaining on Facebook that not only had “Trump love” resulted in “millions” for the band, he also...

Mar 19, 2024 · Replacing Victor Willis as the cop, Ray Simpson began his 30-plus year stint as one of the Village People members in 1979. The now 70-year-old Simpson — who’d originally been a backup singer with the musical outfit until Willis departed — didn’t fully leave the band himself until 2017.

Dec 5, 2024 · Village People founding member Victor Willis has changed his tune on President-elect Donald Trump's use of the band's iconic disco anthem "Y.M.C.A." as the song makes a resurgence on the charts.

Dec 3, 2024 · In a lengthy Facebook post on Monday, the 73-year-old singer songwriter not only denied the song's status as a "gay anthem," but doubled down on his decision to let President-elect Donald Trump...

Dec 4, 2024 · CNN’s Laura Coates speaks with Village People lead singer Victor Willis about President-elect Donald Trump’s use of the group’s hit “Y.M.C.A.” during his rallies.