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General Larry Platt, 62, resides in Atlanta and auditioned for Season 9 of American Idol.

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General Larry Platt Makes for a Memorable American Idol

62-year-old sings 'Pants on the Ground'

Updated: Thursday, 14 Jan 2010, 8:16 AM EST
Published : Thursday, 14 Jan 2010, 8:16 AM EST

    By myFOXDetroit.com Staff

    UNDATED - American Idol's two-night premiere concluded Wednesday with what's sure to be this season's version of William Hung.

    General Larry Platt amused the judges in the show's final Atlanta audition with his song Pants on the Ground. It's quickly becoming a YouTube sensation and the 62-year-old's 15 minutes of fame could be seem very similar to that of Hung's back in 2003.

    USA Today reports that Platt is a community activist in Atlanta and has recently has become known for publicly protesting foreclosures.

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