Larry Platt facts for kids
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Larry Platt
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| Born | August 27, 1947 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Civil rights activist |
| Known for | Performance of viral video Pants on the Ground |
"General" Larry Platt was born on August 27, 1947. He is an American activist and rapper. An activist is someone who works to bring about social or political change. Larry Platt became famous for his song "Pants on the Ground".
He performed this song on the ninth season of American Idol. The song became very popular online. It was downloaded over 150,000 times on iTunes. The video of his performance has been watched over 11 million times on YouTube.
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Early Life and Activism
Larry Platt earned his nickname "General" during the American Civil Rights Movement. This was a time when many people worked to end unfair treatment and gain equal rights for all. Larry Platt was an active participant in this important movement.
Reverend Hosea Williams, a leader in the movement, gave him the nickname. He called him "General" because of his brave actions. Larry Platt worked hard to support the fight for civil rights.
Rise to Fame: American Idol
Larry Platt became widely known after his audition for American Idol. He tried out in Atlanta for the ninth season of the show. During his audition, he sang his own original song, "Pants on the Ground."
At the time, Larry Platt was 62 years old. He was too old to continue on the show. The age limit for contestants was 28. Even though he couldn't move forward, his audition became a huge hit.
His performance quickly became a viral video. This means it spread very quickly across the internet. Millions of people watched it on YouTube. Because of its popularity, he was invited to perform the song again. He sang "Pants on the Ground" during the season finale of American Idol.
Larry Platt also returned to the show in 2016. He performed parts of "Pants on the Ground" during the show's final episode.
Popular Song: "Pants on the Ground"
Larry Platt's song "Pants on the Ground" became a cultural phenomenon. It was released as a single in 2010. The song reached number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It also reached number 63 in Canada.
Over 150,000 copies of the song were sold. The song's message about wearing pants properly resonated with many people. It became a catchy tune that people remembered.
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