I have had the fortune of meeting Ted a few times due to a mutual friend. I really don't care for his show at all, nor the way he handles his sponsorships...but do like some of his music ok. A few years ago, I got to attend his concert here in StL, then head backstage to his dressing room, and after that...took him out bowfishing for the rest of the night. I am here to tell you, that yeah, he was all that you see...loud, obnoxious, just what you would expect at the concert and in the dressing room with random folks there to meet him, interview, etc. There was not a drop of alcohol or any drugs to be found in his dressing room spread - NONE. Now, as soon as he got into my truck to leave the concert arena...a new man materialized. What a pleasure he was to spend real time in the outdoors with no cameras or media that he needed to "impress". Intelligent, soft spoken, and "normal" all come to mind when it comes to those several hours in the truck and in the boat.We talked about hunting, family, bowfishing,his house thathad to be dozed due to mold...just regular ole stuff.

I completelybelieve him when he says drug and alcohol free.Those that know me knowittakes alot for me to completelybelieve anyone about much of anything, LOL.