.38 Special (also written 38 Special and Thirty-Eight Special) is an American rock band named for the .38 Special pistol. 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 Donnie's older brother Ronnie. Nickname: Motto: Where Florida Begins Location in the state of Florida Coordinates: , Country State County Duval Government  - Mayor John Peyton (R) Area  - City  885 sq mi (2,264. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Arena rock is a loosely defined style of rock music, often also called anthem rock or stadium rock. ... Hard rock is a variation of rock and roll music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage and psychedelic rock. ... Southern rock is a sub genre of rock music. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... A&M Records is an American record label, owned and operated by Universal Music Group. ... Donnie Van Zant, right, with younger brother Johnny Van Zant The image above is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... Rock and roll (also spelled Rock n Roll, especially in its first decade), also called rock, is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles. ... Left to right: .38 Special, .17 HMR and . ... A Browning 9 millimeter Hi-Power Ordnance pistol of the French Navy, 19th century, using a Percussion cap mechanism Derringers were small and easily hidden. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... Donnie Van Zant, right, with younger brother Johnny Van Zant The image above is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nickname: Motto: Where Florida Begins Location in the state of Florida Coordinates: , Country State County Duval Government  - Mayor John Peyton (R) Area  - City  885 sq mi (2,264. ... Southern rock is a sub genre of rock music. ... Lynyrd Skynyrd (pronounced lÄ•h-nérd skin-nérd) (or IPA pronunciation: ) is a U.S. Southern rock band. ... Ronald Wayne Ronnie Van Zant (January 15, 1948 – October 20, 1977) was the lead vocalist, primary lyricist, and a founding member of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. ...

By the early 1980s, the band began incorporating elements of blues-rock and arena rock into their sound, kicking off a string of successful albums and singles. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Blues Rock or Blues-rock is a fusion genre of music which combines elements of the blues with rock and roll. ... Arena rock is a loosely defined style of rock music, often also called anthem rock or stadium rock. ...

Among .38 Special's best-known songs are "Caught Up in You" (1982) and "If I'd Been the One" (1983), both of which hit #1 on Billboard magazine's album rock chart, and "Second Chance" (1989), a #1 hit on Billboard's adult contemporary chart. Their other hit singles include "Hold on Loosely" (1981) and "Back Where You Belong" (1984). Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry. ... Album-oriented rock (sometimes referred to as Adult-oriented rock or as West Coast Rock), abbreviated AOR and originally called album-oriented radio, was originally an American FM radio format focusing on album tracks by rock artists. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... Adult contemporary music, frequently abbreciated to just AC, is a type of radio format that plays mainstream and pop music, without hip-hop or rap since, as per the name, it is geared more towards adults than teens. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar). ...

The current lineup is comprised of guitarist and lead singer Don Barnes, vocalist Donnie Van Zant, guitarist Danny Chauncey, bassist Larry Junstrom, keyboardist Bobby Capps, and drummer Gary Moffatt.

In 2007, .38 Special was a special guest on Lynyrd Skynyrd and Hank Williams Jr.'s Rowdy Frynds Tour. The Band was the opening act.

One of their hit songs, "Hold on Loosely", is featured in the 2007 game Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s as a playable track.

Discography

• .38 Special (1977) #148 US
• Special Delivery (1978)
• Wild Eyed & Live (1978)
• Rockin' Into the Night (1980) #57 US
• Wild-Eyed Southern Boys (1981) #18 US (RIAA: 2x Platinum)
• Special Forces (1982) #10 US (RIAA: Platinum)
• Tour de Force (1984) #22 US (RIAA: Platinum)
• Strength in Numbers (1986) #17 US (RIAA: Gold)
• Flashback: The Best of 38 Special (1987) #35
• Rock & Roll Strategy (1988) #61 US
• Bone Against Steel (1991) #170 US
• Resolution (1997)
• Live at Sturgis (1999)
• 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of 38 Special (2000)
• Anthology (2001)
• A Wild-Eyed Christmas Night (2001)
• The Very Best Of The A&M Years (1977-1988) (2003)
• Drivetrain (2004)

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Singles

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External links

• Official site
• 38 Special's career on A&M Records with gallery, international discography