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This article is about the band. For the cartridge, see .38 Special.
38 Special
38 Special (2010)
38 Special (2010)
Background information
OriginJacksonville, Florida,
United States
GenresSouthern rock, hard rock, country rock
Years active1974–present
LabelsA&M
MembersDonnie Van Zant
Don Barnes
Larry Junstrom
Danny Chauncey
Bobby Capps
Gary Moffatt
Past membersJeff Carlisi
Jack Grondin
Steve Brookins
Ken Lyons
Carol Bristow
Dale Krantz
Nancy Henderson
Lu Moss
Steve McRay
Lynn Hineman
Max Carl
Scott Meeder
Scott Hoffman
Donny Baldwin
Websitewww.38special.com

38 Special (also written .38 Special or Thirty-Eight Special) is an American rock band that was formed by neighborhood friends Don Barnes and Donnie Van Zant in 1974 in Jacksonville, Florida.[1] The band's first two albums had a strong southern rock influence. By the early 1980s, 38 Special shifted to a more accessible arena rock style without abandoning its southern rock roots. This shift helped to usher in a string of successful albums and singles.

Their breakthrough hit was "Hold On Loosely" (1981). "Caught Up in You" (1982) and "If I'd Been the One" (1983) both hit No. 1 on Billboard magazine's Album Rock Tracks chart. "Back Where You Belong" (1984) continued the annual sequence of radio favorites. In 1985 they had another hit with "Teacher Teacher," written by Jim Vallance and Bryan Adams. The song climbed to #4 on the Billboard Top Tracks Chart / spent (10 weeks on the chart). Their last well known hit was "Second Chance" (1989) was a No. 1 hit on Billboard's adult contemporary chart.

In 2007, 38 Special was the opening act on Lynyrd Skynyrd and Hank Williams Jr.'s Rowdy Frynds Tour, and on September 27, 2008, they filmed a CMT Crossroads special with country singer Trace Adkins, performing both artists' hits from over the years. In 2009, 38 Special opened for REO Speedwagon and Styx as part of the "Can't Stop Rockin' Tour."

As of 2011, the lineup consists of Don Barnes, Donnie Van Zant, guitarist Danny Chauncey, bassist Larry Junstrom, keyboardist Bobby Capps and drummer Gary Moffatt.

Members: past and present

Current members

  • Donnie Van Zant (vocals, guitars) 1974–present
  • Don Barnes (vocals, guitars, mandolin, keyboards, harmonica) 1974–1987, 1992–present
  • Larry Junstrom (bass, guitar) 1977–present
  • Danny Chauncey (guitars, backing vocals) 1987–present
  • Bobby Capps (vocals, keyboards) 1991–present
  • Gary Moffatt (drums, percussion) 1997–present

Past members

  • Jeff Carlisi (guitars) 1974-1996
  • Jack Grondin (drums, percussion) 1974-1991
  • Steve Brookins (drums, percussion) 1974–1987
  • Ken Lyons (bass) 1974–1977
  • Carol Bristow (backing vocals) 1977-1987
  • Dale Krantz (backing vocals) 1977-1979
  • Nancy Henderson (backing vocals) 1980-1981
  • Lu Moss (backing vocals) 1981-1984
  • Steve McRay (keyboards, harmonica, backing vocals) 1986-1987
  • Lynn Hineman (backing vocals) 1986-1987
  • Max Carl (vocals, keyboards) 1987–1992
  • Scott Meeder (drums, percussion) 1991-1992
  • Scott Hoffman (drums, percussion) 1992–1997
  • Donny Baldwin (drums, percussion - fill-in for Scott Hoffman) 1996

Discography

Main article: 38 Special discography

References

  1. ^ ".38 Special". VH1;2007 All Media Guide, LLC ; Portions of content provided by All Music Guide, a trademark of All Media Guide, LLC. 2007. Retrieved 2010-06-08.
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