CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A musician known as the "Funky Geezer" in Charlotte is becoming quite popular on TikTok.
Like many during the pandemic, Woody Williams, better known as the Funky Geezer, had extra time on his hands.
He’s 72, partly retired, and wanted a way to do what he loves while connecting with others. So he downloaded TikTok in December.
His first video post now has nearly 10 million views.
“I posted it and it went through the roof, and I said, 'wow, what is next',” Williams says.
The Funky Geezer posts videos of funny skits, playing music, and doing art. He says he’s been contacted by people across the world.
“I got Kazakhstan wanting me to do shows and Canada and England and Micronesia,” the Funky Geezer says. “I don’t even know where Micronesia is.”
But he’s not chasing fame or money. He just wants to make people happy.
“My motto is to inspire until you expire," the Funky Geezer says.
He knows his age is catching up to him, but he doesn’t plan to stop anytime soon.
“I am just encouraging the newbies to come up, grab their guitar, and get involved, express yourself,” the Funky Geezer says.
To download some of the Funky Geezer’s original music for free click here.