Misfit Tunes: What is your
government name?
Granddad Woolly: Chris Carter
Misfit Tunes: Where were you
born/raised?
Granddad Woolly: I was
born in Chicago but raised in
Northwest Indiana.
Misfit Tunes: What are your
influences?
Granddad Woolly: Hip Hop
wise my biggest influences
were Talib Kweli and MF
DOOM. They were the ones
who really got me into wanting to make music. But I’m
influenced by artists across all
genres of music.
Misfit Tunes: How did you
come up with your stage
name?
Granddad Woolly: It’s kind of
a weird story. Basically I was
watching a documentary on
the Woolly Mammoth and was
inspired by the type of amazing creature that it was and
the fact that’s now extinct. I
saw myself as an emcee in the
same light. I’m this amazing
talent sourced from a time that
is considered extinct in today’s world of modern music.
My original name was actually Tuskus Woolly or T-Woolly
for short. I had that name for
about 4 years then changed
it to MF Woolly for an MF
DOOM cover album I did.
After that album I changed
it to who I am now which
is Granddad Woolly. As I
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evolved as an artist and emcee
so did the name. But I’m not
going to change it anymore I
don’t think.
Misfit Tunes: Why are you a
performer?
Granddad Woolly: I honestly think I was born to do it.
I love commanding a room
and showcasing my talents.
I never get nervous. I like
everything about the performance aspect of music. Being
able to showcase your work
and directly connect with the
people is a powerful thing,
especially if you know how to
do it well. I consider myself a
good performer but me being
me I strive to get better and
learn from every show to give
the best performance I can
every time.
Misfit Tunes: If you were not
making music what would
you be doing?
Granddad Woolly: I’d definitely be working in the film
industry. Film is my 2nd love
next to music. It was my
major when I was in college
and it’s an entirely different
passion and feeling I get being
a