We take a look back at the most memorable auditions and characters as the show prepares to head to Hollywood. By Gil Kaufman Michael Lynche on Wednesday’s episode of “American Idol” Photo: FOX To the relief of anyone who’s a true fan, Wednesday night’s “American Idol” brought an end to the audition rounds, the traditional home of costumed jokers, cracked-voice clowns, delusional dingbats and the occasional kewpie-doll ringer and blue-eyed crooner with a broken heart of gold. The clip show brought together a variety of the best of this year’s wannabes, from raspy-voiced Lee DeWyze of Illinois, a paint store clerk who sang a sandpaper cover of Bill Withers’ classic soul tune “Ain’t No Sunshine,” to dreadlocked hippie chick Crystal Bowersox, a 23-year-old musician mom who went with the rocker girl classic “Piece of My Heart” by Janis Joplin.
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Final ‘American Idol’ Audition Show Rounds Up The Talent
