Larry cancels his UK debut

The ‘redneck’ comic turned movie star had been due to play dates in London, Manchester and Wolverhampton next month – but all three have been cancelled.

Promoters Live Nation did not give a reason, although a notice on the website of the Wolves Civic venue said it was ‘due to filming commitments in the US’.

The 46-year-old comic – real name Daniel Lawrence Whitney – is famous for his catchphrase ‘Get-R-Done’. He shot to prominence in the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, alongside Jeff Foxworthy and Bill Engvall, which has sold more than 4 million copies on DVD.

Here is a sample of his act:

Published: 13 May 2009