Their early work can be described as outright southern rock while by the early 1980s they had. Medley 38 special back in the usa travelin band square fair lima ohio duration. Donald newton van zant born june 11, 1952 is an american rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Young riverfront park on saturday, september 16, 2017. Two of the crew members for the band knew my work too, moffatt recalls, and they also suggested i get invited. Donald newton donnie van zant born june 11, 1952, in jacksonville, florida is an american rock vocalistguitarist. He continues his journey which takes us through jacksonville and behind the scenes with rock bands skynyrd, 38 special, molly hatchet very under rated band and blackfoot. How much does it really cost to book your favorite band for a show. Since 2019, the 38 lineup has consisted of don barnes, keyboardistvocalist bobby capps, drummer gary moffatt, dunaway, and guitarist jerry riggs. Mystery of 38 special frontmans longlost album solved before tucson show. Steve brookins, 38 special of all the rock bands who decided to add a second drummer in the 70s, none needed one less than 38 special. On september 27, 2008, 38 special filmed a cmt crossroads with country singer trace adkins, performing both artists hits from over the years. Lynyrd skynyrds original bassist and cofounding member larry junstrom has died at the age of 70.
Join 38 special at the sunset green event lawn in key west, fl april 10th. This year, the festival will try again with 38 special on saturday, august 4 th. Barnes returned to the band in 1991 and the group added drummer scott. Graff, gary, and daniel durchholz, editors, musichound rock. Tuff products quickstrip reloading strips fits 38 special. Though the band had its biggest hit in 1989 with the ballad second chance, it proved to be their last gasp they faded away in the early 90s, retiring to the oldies circuit. American rock band founded in 1974 in jacksonville, florida. The best of 38 special is a bestof compilation album by the southern rock band 38 special, released in 1987.
Hire 38 special for a corporate event or performance booking. He was not only our stage manager, but also a songwriting partner who spent many hours with pen in hand helping don, donnie and myself craft songs that would help define our legacy. Southern rock, at that time, was a pretty big deal, kind of what grunge was to seattle in the nineties. Nov 02, 2011 five band members no one bothered to replace. Their many gold and platinum album awards stand in testament to the endurance of a legendary powerhouse. Donnie van zant vocals formed the jacksonville, flbased. After releasing a couple of albums of straightahead southern boogie, the band revamped its sound to fall halfway between country. Bobby capps of the legendary rock band 38 special, and 3 doors down members chris henderson, greg upchurch, and chet roberts.
After more than three decades together, 38 special continue to bring their signature blast of southern rock to over 100 cities a year. Opening the show will be maines own mallett brothers band, a. Selected discography sources source for information on. Past and present members of the rock group 38 special pages in category 38 special band members the following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. And at each and every show, thousands of audience members are amazed by the explosive power of the band s performance. The band s signature blast of southern rock, their many gold and platinum albums, and 20millionplus in record sales over three decades promise to serve as a powerhouse headline act for the festival. The band cranked out the ccr classic travelin band. Remembering jacksonville rock legend, larry junstrom. See more ideas about 38 special, 38 special band and rock and.
On behalf of the entire 38 special organization past and present, we want to extend our love and heartfelt wishes of healing and comfort. Complete song listing of 38 special on 38 special songs list covid19. Don barnes of 38 special continues to ride the storm. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The summer of 2011 brought great things for the band such as performing with zz top, 38 special, jonny lang, blues traveler, max creek, country legend george jones, and radio airplay on sirius xms the pulse. It was a fun rendition and ended the night on the same high note that the concert began. As a founding member, guitarist and songwriter for 38 special, i spent a lot of time working with larry steele. There are some exceptions but this is a group that made great albums with. Rockin valentines day at ocean resort casino in atlantic city. Discover video clips of recent music performances and more on mtv. After releasing a couple of albums of straightahead southern boogie, the band revamped its sound to fall halfway between countryfried bluesrock and driving, arenaready hard rock. This leaves don barnes as the only original member, although barnes was absent from the band from 1987 until 1992. Larry junstrom, longtime bass player with jacksonville rock band.
During the groups first experience with fame in 1983, its members were ricky bell, michael bivins, bobby brown, ronnie devoe and ralph tr. He is the current colead singer of the classic rock band grand funk railroad. Im a big 38 special fan even unto this day but i do miss the guitar stylings of jeff carlisi. New band is faithful to the music and reproduce the sound well. Booking 38 special book southern rock music artists p. We will miss his friendship, his sharp wit, his forever positive attitude and big heart for everyone in his life. Neighborhood friends don barnes and donnie van zant decided to. The band members all lived within a few blocks of each other, and often grouped and regrouped informally, eventually coalescing as. If you are not a talent buyer, we are unable to provide 38 special manager or management contact information. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide.
Booking entertainment is the leading entertainment booking agency for booking. Since the release of bone against steel, the band has continued to tour exhaustively, reinforcing. This is a band to watch for, an established and proven band sitting just slightly under the radar. Formed by vocalist donnie van zant in 1975 in jacksonville, florida, the band initially had a straightahead southern rock sound, much like lynyrd skynyrd, the band of donnies older brother ronnie. Pages in category 38 special band members the following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. Most casual fans are familiar with tunes like rockin into the night, hold on loosely, fantasy girl and caught up in you, but im sure that many of them. Mystery of 38 special frontmans longlost album solved.
Join songkick to track 38 special and get concert alerts when they play near you. In 1997, 38 special guitarist and vocalist don barnes called moffatt on a recommendation from the groups keyboard player, bobby capps. The group reached its height of popularity in the 1980s. The special forces tour was a 1982 concert tour by 38 special in support of their album special forces. He is best known for being a member of the band 38 special, from its formation in 1974 until 20. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Larry junstrom was a founder of lynyrd skynyrd and member of the jacksonvillebased band. In 2009, 38 special opened for reo speedwagon and styx as part of the cant stop rockin tour.
In addition, he spent several years as the keyboardist and lead singer for the southern rock band 38 special, for whom he cowrote and sang lead on the hit song second chance. Most associate the band with their arenarock pop smashes, hold on loosely, rockin into the. This is a good thing, if youre just judging an album in terms of. Theres little question that hipos 2001 doubledisc set, anthology, is a thorough, definitive overview of. As long as your funding is commensurate to the price range to book 38 special, cti will propose your event to the official agency representing 38 special. Who played a very choppy yet dynamic style that helped really give the band a unique sound. Florida band who began with southern boogie, then gained plenty of hits with a blend of countryfried bluesrock and driving hard rock. He founded 38 special with don barnes, donnie van zant, jack grondin, steve brookins, and jeff carlisi in 1974. Their early work can be described as outright southern rock while by the early 1980s they had shifted to a more arena rock style, helped by frequent songwriting collaboration of survivor cofounder jim peterik. Did a fantastic cover of feeling stronger every day. Band tours with lynyrd skynyrd on the street survivors. On june 25, 2019, the new york times magazine listed 38 special among hundreds of. Where the allmans and the doobies used the extra skins to add a layer of boogie to their rock, 38 used their four percussion arms tohandle all those tricky. Get event details for the concert in kansas city featuring southern rock band 38 special at e.
Max carl gronenthal born january 29, 1950 is an american rock singer, keyboardist, guitarist and songwriter. When 38 special cofounder and lead singer don barnes released his long lost ride the storm solo album on june 30, he had no idea how true to life that title would be. Kenneth leo lyons march 17, 1953 may 20, 2012 was a bass guitarist and founding member of the southern rock band 38 special. Donnie van zant, the younger brother of lynyrd skynyrd founder ronnie, began playing music himself. Lynyrd skynyrd founding bassist larry junstrom dead at 70.
They also played my all time favorite 38 special song, chain lightning, which rocked the house. Formed by vocalist donnie van zant in 1975 in jacksonville, florida, the band initially had a straightahead southern rock sound, much like lynyrd skynyrd, the band of his older brother ronnie. It contains several of the bands greatest hits, such as hold on loosely and caught up in you, as well as two hit songs from soundtracks previously unavailable on a 38 special album, back to paradise and teacher, teacher. Their next tour date is friday, april 17th at twin river events center in lincoln, ri. The founding band members included van zant and don barnes on vocals and. How much does it really cost to book your favorite band. We hope everyone is staying safe and taking care of themselves and their family members during this rapidly changing time. By the early 1980s, the band began incorporating elements of blues rock, pop rock, and arena rock into their sound, kicking off a string of successful albums and singles. The unauthorized true story of styx whitaker, sterling on. By the early 1980s, the band began incorporating elements of b read more. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Within a few minutes of speaking to don barnes, one of the founding members of the southern rock band 38 special, it becomes clear that he is.
Five band members no one bothered to replace popdose. He was born to mother joyce lavelle godwin lyons and father clynn leo lyons in jacksonville, florida. In 2007, 38 special was the opening act on lynyrd skynyrd and hank williams jr. Nope, these guys are more of a meat and potatoes band. They are not outstanding, nor are they over polished. The show would have been the bands second vancouver appearance. Ex38 special guitarist jeff carlisi gave the band their. Our old friend, band mate, stage manager and cowriter larry steele passed away this morning. Interview with don barnes of 38 special the official site. We are following the history of jeff carlisi from his first interest in music to becoming a world reknown musician. Larry junstrom, a founding member of the southern rock band lynyrd skynyrd and bassist for.
Most casual fans are familiar with tunes like rockin into the night, hold on loosely, fantasy girl and caught up in you, but im sure that many of them havent heard the bulk of the other tunes on this album. Members as of 2014, the lineup consists of don barnes, guitarist danny chauncey, keyboardist bobby capps, drummer gary moffatt, and bassist barry dunaway. Culled from the authors personal interviews with band members, record company executives, management, friends and fans, the grand delusion is the first. Founding lead singer and guitarist don barnes, the last original member of 38 special, talks about growing up with the bands cofounder. This site is dedicated to jeff carlisi and his history as a solo musician, founding member and lead guitarist and song writer for. Consider the opportunity to book 38 special or other entertainers for a wedding, birthday, anniversary, business meeting or convention. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Back to paradise somebody like you teacher teacher rough housin stone.
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