Southern rock was soaring in 1975, the year that Donnie Van Zant, brother of Lynyrd Skynyrd leader Ronnie Van Zant, co-founded .38 Special with singer-guitarist Don Barnes. Barnes and Van Zant had ...

Southern rock wasn’t exactly burning up the charts at the dawn of the 80s. But then, 38 Special found their groove. The band, which originated in Florida, delivered an impressive string of crossover ...

Like many classic-rock musicians, he’s got a road-case full of anecdotes he rolls out often for interviews, and he rolls them well. But 38 Special singer/guitarist Don Barnes says this isn’t one of ...

38 Special will release their first album in more than 20 years later this summer. Milestone arrives on Sept. 19 and marks the Jacksonville, Florida-based Southern rock band’s first studio LP since ...

Jim Peterik will never forget the first time he heard his smash hit, "Rockin' into the Night," on the radio. But it wasn't the magical moment you're probably imagining. Unbeknownst to Peterik and his ...

Fans of 38 Special have an extra reason to cheer this fall. The iconic Southern rock band has released a new album — its first record in 21 years — and is celebrating five decades in the music world.

If you want to know the secret of longevity in the music business, maybe it’s as simple as having a slew of hits you can pull from during tour stops. The band 38 Special, which will celebrate a 50th ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - With hits so recognizable, the music of the band .38 Special appeals to literally generations of fans. “Some bands represent a lifestyle. We didn’t really represent a lifestyle.

Speaking about the theme of “Slightly Controversial,” Barnes explained in a press statement, “This song is wrapped around a mystery woman who’s been through a few things in her life. She wants to keep ...

Southern rock band 38 Special is releasing its first new album in over two decades, titled "Milestone," on September 19, 2025. The album features collaborations with notable musicians like Pat Monahan ...