LGBT+ backlash after Village People agree to perform at Trump inauguration events
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Village People’s decision to perform at President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural ball and rally, has sparked backlash due to the band’s ties to the LGBT+ community. “We know this won’t make some of you happy to hear however we believe that music is to be performed without regard to politics,” lead singer Victor Willis wrote in a post on Facebook. open image in gallery The group gained international fame in the 1970s with their flamboyant on-stage personas and catchy dance-pop music “Our song Y.M.C.A. The Village People join Trump's musical favourites, opera singer Christopher Macchio and country singer Lee Greenwood, as well as country music icon Carrie Underwood, who has committed to performing "America the Beautiful."
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