With the recent, explosive popularity of such “redneck” stand-up comedians as Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy, most Americans have become familiar with the phenomenon that is the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. And, though Foxworthy and Larry are perhaps the most widely known members of this comic crew, Ron White and Bill Engvall are members of the phenomena as well.

White, from Fritch, Texas, is the only member of the Blue Collar Comedy group who does not star on the Blue Collar TV series, which airs on Comedy Central. However, he has made a couple of guest appearances on the program, and he partnered with the WB network in an attempt to get a show of his own off the ground. A pilot episode of The Ron White Show, a variety show featuring cartoons, sketch comedy, and celebrity appearances, aired on the WB in 2005, but the show didn’t catch on.

White is known for wearing black, drinking Scotch, and smoking a cigar during his act, though most suspect the “Scotch” is nothing stronger than apple juice. In addition to his involvement with the Blue Collar Comedy Tour and its related CDS, movies, and television appearances, White has thus far released three solo efforts. “Drunk in Public” was released on CD in 2003 and is a live recording of White’s stand-up act. “They Call Me Tater Salad” is a 2004 DVD featuring much of the same material that can be found on the CD.

In 2005, internet rumors of White’s death began to spread, and though the exact source of those rumors isn’t known, many suspect that they stemmed from news of a car accident in Mexico. White required a metal plate in his head after the accident. But rumors of White’s death, as the saying goes, have been greatly exaggerated. Whether it’s solo or as a member of the Blue Collar troupe, Ron White concert tickets are still a hot commodity.