Victor Willis, a founding member of the Village People, insists the hit song “YMCA” isn’t a “gay anthem” and he defended President-elect Donald Trump’s use of the track at rallies.
However, Victor Willis, the founding member who penned the lyrics to their biggest hit, YMCA, insists it's not a gay anthem. He's even threatened legal action against anyone who suggests otherwise.
Village People lyricist Victor Willis has praised Donald Trump’s use of “YMCA” during campaign rallies ... friendly Greenwich Village, while the costumes they wore were reportedly a nod ...
Victor Willis ... totally about gay life," wrote Willis. Willis explained that the lyrics he contributed to “Y.M.C.A.” were informed by his observations at YMCA branches in "urban areas ...