Larry Platt
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| Known for | Performance of viral video Pants on the Ground |
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Larry "General" Platt (born August 27, 1947) is an American civil and political rights activist and rapper who gained fame with his performance of "Pants on the Ground" on the ninth season of American Idol. The song was released on iTunes and received over 150,000 hits. As of June 2023, the video has received over 11 million views on YouTube.[1]
Nickname and Civil Rights Work
Platt earned his nickname during the American Civil Rights Movement in which he was an active participant. Rev. Hosea Williams coined the nickname on behalf of his heroic efforts in support of the movement.[2] In 2005, the Georgia House of Representatives commended and recognized Larry for his contributions and work in Atlanta.[3]
American Idol
During auditions for the ninth season of American Idol in Atlanta, Platt appeared and performed his own original song, "Pants on the Ground". Platt, who at the time was 62, was ineligible to continue due to being over the show's age limit of 28. However, his audition has since become a viral hit, with over 11 million views on YouTube. He was invited to perform the song during the season finale.
On the original series finale in 2016, Platt again returned to perform a few lines of "Pants on the Ground" as part of the show's pop medley.
Discography
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak | Sales | |
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| 2010 | "Pants on the Ground" | 46 | 63 | Template:Smalldiv |
See also
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Wiecek, Paul (June 10, 2010). "Pants on the ground for charity". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved July 7, 2010.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Mansfield, Brian (Jan 13, 2010). "General Larry Platt: A closer look". USA Today. Archived from the original on 19 December 2011. Retrieved December 28, 2011.
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