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'Homeless DJ' Ted Williams' golden voice goes from viral to in demand
He's no Justin Bieber, but Ted Williams also owes his burgeoning success on YouTube.
The former radio announcer who hit rock bottom after falling victim to drugs and alcohol was just another homeless guy on a Columbus, Ohio street until he was featured in a video that captured the hearts of its viewers (and listeners).
"I have a God given gift of voice. I'm an ex-radio announcer that has fallen on hard times," reads the hand-written cardboard sign Williams holds in the video. At the request of a Columbus Dispatch reporter, Williams trots out a few radio catchphrases and announcements with his golden voice.
It's rather jarring to hear that voice come from Williams, but that's the magic of radio. His voice has earned him the nickname the "Homeless DJ."
Since the video was posted Monday (Jan. 3), it's gone viral, drawing more than 4 million views.
Fans of Williams will be happy to hear that he's been fielding numerous job offers, including voice work for Quicken Loans Arena and the Cleveland Cavaliers, reports the Sporting News. At this point, it's just a matter of which job(s) he wants.
Aww, happy ending.
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Man's humanity is shown by the way people responded to his plight. His is a gift that should be shared by all. There is so much story to learn from the experience of this honest man's experience. His personal story is a very touching one, more so of the kind hearted souls that are helping him. Ted Williams, you have just touched the souls of many. Godspeed!
What an amazing man with a golden voice. I wish you everything that life has to offer. You'll go far Mr. Williams. God bless you.
I saw his mom waiting for him at the airport and another media outlet took him away and he never saw her.Then she was on the CBS morning show while he was on The Today show.It shouldn't be that hard for them to meet up.
This "DJ" was not a "victim" of alcohol and drugs. He was the perpetrator. Give me a break!
i made a video to say im sorry to ted williams it is on youtube i was not nice to him and i am saying that im sorry for judging him when my life was and still is a mess we as humans need to help each other and not judge one another and work so that everyone has a God Given Talent to share and Ted has inspired me to try and help people to reach thier dreams!!! In Short this homeless man has taught me and inspired me to want to help my fellow man!!!!!!!! my video on youtube is titles (Homeless Ted Williams I'm So Sorry)
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