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The Village People are making a play for two of a very powerful musical honors inside the U.S. of A. — induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a Kennedy Center Honor.

The V.P.’s Fb internet web page makes the case … “For a lot of who doubt Village People launched have an effect on on totally different artists, Rolling Stone’s music influenced by Village People. Clearly the group has had most important have an effect on on totally different artists, thus satisfying the prerequisite for inclusion [in the HOF].”

Actuality is … the Village People have had a string of iconic hits, most notably “Y.M.C.A.,” which has had a resurgence courtesy of Prez Trump. Nevertheless the report is prolonged — “Inside the Navy,” “Macho Man,” “San Francisco,” “Go West” and “Can’t Stop the Music.”

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Committee appears at diversified components, along with legacy, title recognition, have an effect on on totally different musicians, prime quality of the music and the best way correctly it’s aged.

As for have an effect on on totally different musicians, Mick Jagger was so obsessive about “Y.M.C.A.,” it impressed him to do “Miss You,” one in every of many Stone’s biggest hits.

Larger than 800 followers have jumped on the group’s Fb internet web page to voice help for a Hall of Fame nod.

Right here is the deal … “Y.M.C.A.” is approaching half a billion streams on Spotify alone. If you happen to add in Apple, the music’s closing in on a BILLION streams!

The music has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and chosen by the Library of Congress for preservation inside the Nationwide Recording Registry … touting it as “culturally, historically or aesthetically very important.”

Nevertheless wait … there’s further. Victor Willis and co. are additionally angling for a Kennedy Center Honor, they often might have an in. Trump has axed the Board of Directors and he’ll be the decision-maker on who will get the nod.

As we reported, Willis is threatening to sue comedian Jim Jeffries for claiming the music is code for intercourse. Willis says he excellent if the gay group considers “Y.M.C.A.” a gay anthem, nevertheless calling it code for intercourse crosses the street. He’s demanding an apology.