VIDEO: Bank Robber Steals Show; Wows Judges At Idol Auditions
Posted on Jan 21, 2010 @ 07:01AM
Former jail bird Matt Lawrence turned-up at the American Idol auditions looking for redemption and he found it.
The 25-year-old Florida native robbed a bank with a BB gun ten years ago as a teenager and ended up spending four years behind bars.
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On American Idol Wednesday night, he turned-up at the Orlando auditions and sang Ray LaMontagne’s classic Trouble and wowed the judges before scooping a golden ticket for Hollywood.
Simon Cowell dubbed his performance as “brilliant” and fellow judges Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi were both in agreement.
Before the audition, Simon said: “He's looking for a way to make his family proud.”
And Lawrence - who currently manages his father’s trucking company – could be set to launch a whole new career following his stellar audition.
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“He looks country but he's got a nice bluesy tone. Really nice - I was very impressed.” added normally hard-to-please Cowell.
Bulky Lawrence seemed overwhelmed by all the praise from the judges as Cara DioGuardi backed him to make the final cut after the Hollywood auditions.
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Very well done - and is kinda cute too! Good Luck MATT!
Posted Thu, 01/21/2010 - 4:31pm
I loved his audition. He deserves to be there.
Posted Thu, 01/21/2010 - 4:27pm
I thought that Matt did a lovely job, and he has a compelling story. Besides, look at the size of him. If that boy jumped ugly, I don't think they were going to escort that hoss off as easily as they did that little pony on the other show.
Posted Thu, 01/21/2010 - 1:50pm
He's good. He made a mistake, and paid his dues. He also got more time than most criminals do that sell crack around schools. Good luck, Matt.
Posted Thu, 01/21/2010 - 12:52pm
Interesting! I will be watching,best of luck Matt....
Posted Thu, 01/21/2010 - 12:26pm
dang, 4 years at 15 years old for a stupid mistake. murderers now a days dont get that much
Posted Thu, 01/21/2010 - 12:19pm
he is amazing...and I think Simon was right on. There are a lot of folks watching idol other than teenagers...people will pay to see him because he is good.
Posted Thu, 01/21/2010 - 12:19pm
Simon must have been on some weird delusional drug that day. Matt is not the typical type of guy that idol fans want to pay money to see at a concert.
Posted Thu, 01/21/2010 - 12:14pm