U2 Once Dressed Like The Village People

When U2 released the lead single for their 1997 album Pop, they shocked fans by trading their signature rock aesthetic for costumes inspired by the disco icons The Village People.

The music video for Discothèque was set entirely inside a massive mirrorball to match the song's heavy electronic dance influences. It was a bold departure for a band known for earnest rock anthems. The visual transformation poked fun at the era's disco revival while highlighting the experimental electronic direction they were pursuing at the time. Many fans found the theatrical look to be one of the most unexpected moments in the band's long career.