Monumental. and the sound and everything. I like Bruno Mars. That said, this account doesn't match my recollection of the history of this song at all. Richard Donald Barnes (born December 3, 1952) is an American rock vocalist and guitarist and one of the founding members of the Southern rock band 38 Special. Although purists may protest, this arena rock-oriented period and its hits represent the pinnacle of this fine band's career. It draws you into the photo, Don, you mentioned 38 Special hits arose from "personal experiences." Rooted deeply in Southern rock and a hard-driving '70s rock sound, .38 Special actually did not become a distinct entity with its own sound until the band developed a smooth, tuneful hybrid of hard rock and melodic, guitar-oriented pop in the early '80s. This is rollicking, good-time driving music that also thoughtfully tackles romantic struggles in a personal manner ultimately far more profound than most pop music that purports to be about love. It was pivotal. 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. Nonetheless, I'm grateful for the winning formula displayed on this track and most of the band's other hits, and it's a sound that may fit a pattern but never sounds formulaic in the negative sense. going through. there and high-fiving each other when their favorite song comes up. As long as it's not all Auto-Tuned and drumbeats. boy and you see the space where you're standing and where that guy is standing How much do you keep everything. Special will close out WhistleStop Weekend. In usual .38 Special style, the song offers a seamless fusion between tuneful, almost gentle verses and a memorable chorus fueled by driving guitar. ), ServisFirst He's doing fine. N.W. He always wanted us to aim our amplifiers at him, so he could they just told him he needs to take it easy a little while. ), Huntsville Visitors Bureau (500 Church St. That's It was a co-headlining, high energy show with classic radio hits that sold out every night - a great package. quite a few radio hits. Definitely my personal favorite .38 Special tune (though that's pretty damn hard to say, looking at this impressive list), this song contains the most concentrated form of all the things that made the band great. Top '80s Songs from Hard-Rocking Glam Metal Band Dokken, Top Jefferson Starship and Starship Songs of the '80s, Top '80s Songs of Australian Mainstream Rock Band INXS. As for "Caught Up in You," it's certainly a pleasant listen but suffers, I think, from too great a resemblance to any number of mainstream rock songs about romantic devotion. hear the guitars. The band may not have initially aspired to be a highly accessible mainstream rock band and may wish on some level that transition had never happened, especially in light of those Southern rock roots. Donald Newton Van Zant (born June 11, 1952) is an American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Formed by vocalist Donnie Van Zant in 1975 in Jacksonville, Florida, the band initially had a straight-ahead Southern rock sound, much like Lynyrd Skynyrd, the band of his older brother Ronnie. It hasn’t always been easy, but … Like 38 Special, he was from Atlanta and knew them before he moved to LA. Combined with the clear-voiced power of frequent lead vocalist Barnes (who is one of rock's most criminally underrated singers), the sound is unmistakable and pleasing. 10.11.20. In 2013, after nearly a year of miss­ing per­for­mances, it was con­firmed that Don­nie Van Zant had of­fi­cially left 38 Spe­cial after 39 years, and w… Max Carl Gronenthal (born January 29, 1950) is an American rock singer, keyboardist, guitarist and songwriter.He is the co-lead singer of the classic rock band Grand Funk Railroad.In addition, he spent several years as the keyboardist and lead singer for the southern rock band 38 Special.Carl is known for having co-written and sung lead vocals on 38 Special's hit song, "Second Chance" (1989). What's an example of that? Ultimately, "Hold on Loosely" contains one of rock's greatest if far too well-known guitar riffs and therefore must be included. reminds us of us – we were the 14 year old guys high-fiving each other when we he's always our brother. And it's too bad people can't celebrate each other's differences and give drummer Gary Moffatt and keyboardist/vocalist Bobby Caps. HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- As a kid, Don Barnes frequently spun Little Richard 45s on his record player. .38 Special's simple, driving rock sound has the intriguing capacity to sound entirely at home in the '80s without sacrificing any of its effectiveness over the years. hear on the radio and enjoy? The great thing about it is it guitars. Promoters across the nation jumped at the opportunity to book it. and the lights and smoke. weren't even born when this song came out!" 38 Zeppelin ... watching Jimmy Page in his prime Here's a chronological look at the most compelling .38 Special songs of the '80s, released during the decade's first half. Good singing, good playing ... you can't go wrong. Donnie kind of had the more bluesy voice and I had the of Bad Company guitars in your face, the power of the dynamics. We're still looking for him to return one day. I DO remember thinking it was a hit, and Cal's version was shorter/simpler; Even though it became an evergreen smash hit with 38 Special, I remember thinking it was a better song before the rewrite. Of Founded in Jacksonville, Fla during the mid-70s, the. New Tour Dates being added for 2021. When we put it He is best known for being a member of the band 38 Special, from its formation in 1974 until 2013. We still do it live and we have a big production with the simulated lightning Two years later, the band signed with A&M Records and released its eponymous debut. the music biz in 2013 due to inner-ear issues? m_gallery_json = "https://blog.al.com/photogallery/4558/14813956.json"; Finally, 38 Special is proud to be introducing our newest member, legendary guitarist and vocalist Jerry Riggs! We are happy to announce that we have now posted some scheduled dates on our official site. You think, "He's only a hundred feet from me. m_gallery_blog_id = "4558"; Facebook. Special's 2011 concert album "Live From Texas" is a little different in that What's more, the band's finest tunes don't sacrifice a bit of muscular, inventive guitar work in order to attain commercial pop appeal. Nonetheless, both songs - from 1981's Wild-Eyed Southern Boys and 1982's Special Forces, respectively - skillfully embody this band's enchanting pop/rock hybrid. m_gallery_pagetype = "embed"; The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. We still do 100 cities a year. (adult prices range from $25 single day general admission to $60 two-day VIP) Donnie Van Zant, the younger brother of Lynyrd Skynyrd founder Ronnie, began playing music himself during his teen years, forming the band Standard Production in 1968, which paved the way for Sweet Rooster, Donnie's first professional outfit that he formed in 1969 with guitarist Jeff Carlisi and bassist Ken Lyons, soon joined by drummer Steve Brookins. m_gallery_type = "photo"; "Those songs" are 38 Special's fleet of sleek, ubiquitous classic-rock-station The band's 1986 release, Strength in Numbers, was the classic lineup's swan song, and it's fitting that two truly sublime efforts, including this one, help to gracefully close the door. I like Imagine Dragons. Rd.) Complete your 38 Special collection. wrote "Eye of the Tiger" and all of that, "I'm having problems with my 38 Special | HOME; NEWS; ABOUT; TOUR; MEDIA. The group known as .38 Special was established in Jacksonville, Florida in the 1970’s when Donnie Van Zant teamed up with Jeff Carlisi (guitar), Don Barnes (guitar, vocals), Ken Lyons (bass), Jack Grondin (drums), and Steve Brookins (drums.) Junstrom, the time off between recordings has served the band well. .38 Special had released two albums and were about to issue a third when they got a rough mix of a song by the band Survivor called "Rockin' into the Night," which became their first hit when it was tacked on to that third album.That song was written by Jim Peterik and Frankie Sullivan of Survivor. 38 Special (also, uncommonly, written .38 Special) is an American rock band that was formed by neighborhood friends Don Barnes and Donnie Van Zant in 1974 in Jacksonville, Florida. I had told the photographer I didn't want another cover with The cover art for 38 Brookins also left to work a… [Laughs.]. another boring picture of just us onstage. m_gallery_title = ".38 Special though the years"; Max Carl sang lead vocals on this song. m_gallery_id = "14813956"; "Second Chance" is a song by American rock band 38 Special, from their eighth studio album, 1988's Rock & Roll Strategy. Growing up you saw Jimi For the past nineteen years he’s held the throne for one of rock’s most enduring organizations. More than three decades later, the band's dual-guitar riffing still packs an endlessly pleasant punch, and the sense of stinging heartache still rings quite true. paid six buck to see Led Zeppelin. mainstays, many of which Barnes sung, such as 1981's "Hold On Loosely" To add to these solid ingredients, we also get Don Barnes' poised and convincing vocals as well as a forceful guitar attack that typically would be far more at home in '70s hard rock than '80s radio-ready melodic rock. Few bands have used the talent from their individual components as skillfully as .38 Special does here. Simple Man Jam. I was always a fan of that kind 38 SPECIAL HEADLINES THUNDER BEACH SPRING RALLY 2020. Founded In Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, United States 38 Special is an American rock band. Carlisi left Sweet Rooster after graduating high school to study architecture at Georgia Tech and was replaced by Don Barnesin 1970. As of 2014, the lineup con­sists of Don Barnes, gui­tarist Danny Chauncey, key­boardist Bobby Capps, drum­mer Gary Mof­fatt, and bassist Barry Dun­away. Hey Folks, We are hopeful that things will be more like normal in 2021. Thunder Beach® Motorcycle Rally announces 38 SPECIAL to headline Saturday, May 2nd Panama City Beach, FL ... Read More. Speaking of riffs, this tune offers another simple but memorable one, but Barnes' singing during the transcendent bridge may be one of .38 Special's finest moments. Yeah, we stay in touch. Come hit the high seas with... Read More. We'll see 14 year olds out "Hold On Loosely" was taken from a bad marriage that I was It's hard to speak of .38 Special without focusing on the importance of the guitar riff, and this - another standout tune from 1984's Tour de Force - does not disappoint on that front either. What’s not to like? Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about 38 Special - Flashback at Discogs. Junstrom formed Skynyrd with his high school band mates in … Hot Topics. MUSIC; PHOTOS; VIDEOS; STORE; Check It Out. There's quite a few. S.W. details 38 Special performs at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Great Frederick Fair at the Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. But what's a song that wasn't as big of a hit you're proud I've seen too many of those. "He left the band in 1987, just as the group's hot streak appeared to be coming to an end, but he came back into the fold in 1992 and continued to record and tour with the band into the 21st century. "Dude, you young musician? Bank (401 Meridian St. N. #100), Redstone MWR (Building 1500, Weeden Mountain soundtrack with the lightning and all that and the mystery of the echo-y 38 Special has had What do you think Donnie Van Zant (vocals) formed the Jacksonville, FL-based .38 Special in 1975 with Jeff Carlisi (guitar), Don Barnes (guitar, vocals), Ken Lyons (bass), Jack Grondin (drums), and Steve Brookins (drums). Darren Tromblay It was 1981. He went to the Mayo Clinic and they did all these extreme MRIs, and The band hails from Florida, and vocalist Donnie Van Zant is the brother of none other than Lynyrd Skynyrd 's Ronnie and Johnny Van Zant . Written by keyboardist Max Carl, guitarist Jeff Carlisi and Cal Curtis, the rock ballad was released as the album's second single in 1989 and became the band's highest-charting song in the United States. But they've had the exposure from "Guitar For 38 Special, it`s another season of survival.'' This track is perfect adolescent rock, and that's not meant as an insult. for 40 years. Any recent bands you (Source: .38 Special/Facebook) By Ed Payne | October 7, 2019 at 10:48 AM CDT - Updated October 7 at 10:57 AM (Gray News) – Larry Junstrom, who rocked us as a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and as the long-time bassist for .38 Special, has died at age 70. In compiling this list, I tried to pick songs I could most imagine listening to back-to-back repeatedly during a road trip, and I don't misstep in choosing this track, another mid-tempo gem about failed love. group's Features 38 Special’s Gary Moffatt. © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC. I want to do what that guy does." Music video by 38 Special performing Caught Up In You. Facebook; Instagram; YouTube; iTunes; Twitter As usual, it demonstrates that .38 Special's songwriting, whether internal or aided by outside talent, offers a hopeful take on the subject that goes perfectly with the upbeat sound created by its gifted rock ensemble. Of course, This twin-guitar attack courtesy of Barnes and Jeff Carlisi is simply one of the best in rock, full of ingenuity and technically sound. together for a record we wanted it to have an epic, almost like a movie marriage. posted: 3.06.20. That quality stems directly from a solid songwriting sense and a savvy yet never cynical understanding of what appeals to both pop and rock listeners. about this title: 'Hold On Loosely'?" You've got to see the people. I like "Chained Lightnin'." When you have dreams as a young Barnes performed lead vocals on many of the group's biggest hits, including "Rockin' into the Night," "Hold On Loosely," "Caught Up in You," "If I'd Been the One," "Back Where You Belong," "Like No Other Night," "Somebody Like You", "Teacher Teacher", "Back to Paradise", "You Keep Runnin' Away", "Fantasy Girl" and more. For tickets and more info, go to And I told the co-writer Jim Peterik, the guy from Survivor, he we're really tiny. Road S.E.). Eminently hummable guitar rock just doesn't get much better than this. Museum (404 Madison St.), Huntsville Depot, Alabama Constitution Village (109 The guitar work, as usual, is alternately delicate and forceful, always deeply aware of melody in a way that few other hard-rocking bands have ever dreamed of. current ranks also include guitarist/vocalist Danny Chauncey, bassist Larry Junstrom, Take one from the back, behind the whole event, where the stage is way up there and all those songs were taken from personal experiences," Barnes says. stuff's not on my guitar." each other room to be themselves, and just stay together. Barnes is far more than merely a competent lead singer, but his Everyman sensibility adds to the band's universal appeal. .38 Special Biography. are available via whistlestopweekend.com, as well as at EarlyWorks Children's course, Hendrix blew everybody's mind. ∙ They released three consecutive Platinum albums, beginning with 1981’s Wild-Eyed Southern Boys. LARRY Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and longstanding bassist with band 38 Special, has died aged 70. and all locations of Star Market (702 Pratt Ave. It gets loud out here "If it's got truth, it can't be denied, and .38 Special is a prime example of an AOR band with deep roots in Southern rock. A fourth album was on the way, but vocalist and co-founder Don Barnes knew the band was treading on dangerous waters. How did those experiences impact you as a in touch with co-founding 38 Special singer Donnie Van Zant, who retired from Hero" and "Rock Band" games and all that. held at the Historic Huntsville Depot, address 320 Church St.. m_gallery_creation_date = "Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 9:15 AM"; Despite having three albums under its belt, a young southern rock band by the name of 38 Special was, at best, a menial blip on the radar of rock radio. m_gallery = "38_special_though_the_years"; But don't let go.". Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. With the core of the group now sweated down to singer Donnie Van Zant, guitarists Don Barnes (back in the lineup for the first time since 1988) and Danny Chauncey and bassist Larry "L.J." The last remaining member left from the original lineup, Barnes founded 38 Special with childhood pal and former 38 Special lead singer Donnie Van Zant while living in Jacksonville in 1974. In their first album in six years, .38 Special comes back with a brace of tunes that recasts the band in contemporary terms. We can only wish mainstream rock even occasionally still sounded this good. and the massive sound, it was a total aural experience, physical and In 2012 a no­tice was posted on 38 Spe­cial's web­site say­ing Van Zant would not tour with the band due to health is­sues re­lated to in­ner-ear nerve dam­age, al­though he would con­tinue to write and record with the band. Gates Ave. Jerry has been an old friend of the band for many years and comes with an impressive pedigree as a titan in the southern rock field, a virtuoso guitarist and vocalist with a long history as a recording artist and bandleader in his own right. more radio-friendly voice. https://www.liveabout.com/38-special-songs-of-the-80s-10363 m_gallery_permalink = "http://photos.al.com/4558/gallery/38_special_though_the_years/index.html"; Still, it's this blend of almost mellow Southern rock grooves with arena rock guitar and a clever melodic sense that makes .38 Special so unique. like you're there. In deciding between this tune and "Caught Up in You," I considered the possible insanity of leaving off either one of these most popular .38 Special tunes from this best-of list. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20). And he said, "Oh yeah. But it's actually their overplayed status coupled with their somewhat generic sound that forced my hand. and 1982's "Caught Up in You." there. WhistleStop tickets (38 Special) is a band with a new sound and a veteran name and that`s an exciting prospect for all involved. NE., 9020 Bailey Cove Hendrix and Led Zeppelin in concert. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. you can't really see the band. (C) 1982 A&M Records#38Special #CaughtUpInYou #Vevo And that's what we wanted (the album) to sound like, like you were What does it take to make that 100 feet? You go home and you pick that guitar up and you say, "Wow. We’re reuniting the Simple Man family for a southern rock adventure! All rights reserved (About Us). of? ∙ Although Van Zant served as 38 Special’s singer during its Southern rock phase, the band’s hits were sung by guitarist Don Barnes, whose voice was better-suited to their arena-rock sound. 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