Jim Newman, a former member of Village People, asserted that neither he nor any bandmates would perform at Donald Trump's rallies, refuting any claims suggesting otherwise. Despite Trump playing their song at rallies and events, Newman affirmed the group's integrity by emphasizing they would not permit him to use their music. The article discusses the duality of the Village People, featuring former member Victor Willis aligned with Trump's performances, while other members form a touring group, Kings of Disco. Tensions exist regarding the group's identity, driven by Willis’s legal battles over royalties and name usage.
Neither myself or any of my band mates will be performing at Trump's rallies. Our Village People would never ever perform at a Trump rally.
It became a favorite at anti-lockdown rallies, DJ Steve Bannon has spun it and Trump helped it hit No 1 decades after its release.
Willis's performances as Village People at inauguration events come after a two-decade crusade to secure usage of the group's name and the royalties he was denied.
There are two iterations of Village People—the Willis outfit playing for Trump, and Kings of Disco, which includes members like Alex Briley and Ray Simpson.
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