The official title is "barrelman." But rodeo clowns have jobs that are equal parts entertainment and safety — and that crowds ...

Myers, a second-generation rodeo clown with over 20 years of experience, uses comedy and props to entertain audiences. As a barrelman, Myers helps draw bulls away from riders and others in the arena.

But don't let the title rodeo clown fool you. "You've got 1,800 pounds of master beef running at you, going 40 miles an hour," Coffee told KHOU 11 last year. The "man in the can," now 70 ...

Meet John Harrison, the Houston rodeo's new barrelman and rodeo clown. He took over the role from legendary Leon Coffee this year.