Lee DeWyze Has Pre-'Idol' History With 'Simple Man'

Brian Friedopfer recalls singing the Skynyrd tune with Lee at karaoke.By Gil Kaufman Lee DeWyze's friend Brian Friedopfer Photo: MTV News ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois — When Lee DeWyze sang Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Simple Man" on Tuesday night's "American Idol," somewhere in the greater Chicago area, Brian Friedopfer was freaking out. That's not surprising, because the "Idol" finalist's low-key hometown pal has a deep history with DeWyze and the song, which Lee has been playing in his live ...

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