38 Special
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Biography
[Edit]Initially, .38 Special were one of many Southern rock bands in the vein of the Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd; in fact, the band was led by Donnie Van Zant, the brother of Skynyrd's leader, Ronnie Van Zant. After releasing a couple of albums of straight-ahead Southern boogie, the band revamped its sound to fall halfway between country-fried blues-rock and driving, arena-ready hard rock. The result was a string of hit albums and singles in the early '80s, highlighted by "Caught Up in You," "If I'd Been the One," "Back Where You Belong," and "Like No Other Night." .38 Special's popularity dipped in the late '80s as MTV-sponsored pop and heavy metal cut into their audience. 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.
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). Two years later, the band signed with A&M Records and released its eponymous debut. Neither 38 Special or its follow-up, Special Delivery, received much attention, but the group began to build up a following through its constant touring. Bassist Lyons left before the recording of 1979's Rockin' Into the Night, the album that demonstrated a more melodic, driving sound; he was replaced by Larry Junstrom. Rockin' Into the Night became a moderate hit, but 1981's Wild-Eyed Southern Boys was a genuine hit, going platinum and generating the Top 40 "Hold On Loosely." Special Forces, released in 1982, was even more popular, spawning the Top Ten single "Caught Up in You." Tour de Force (1983) and Strength in Numbers (1986) were both successes, and the band continued to be a popular touring outfit. Barnes and Brookins left in 1987; Barnes was replaced by Danny Chauncey.
While Strength in Numbers had been popular, it didn't stay on the charts as long as its predecessors. Flashback, the 1987 greatest-hits album, was moderately successful, but the band took precautions to retain its audience by recording the polished Rock & Roll Strategy. Released in 1989, the album slowly became a hit on the strength of "Second Chance," an adult contemporary-oriented ballad that reached the Top Ten. Rock & Roll Strategy became the band's final big hit. Barnes returned to the band in 1991 and the group added drummer Scott Hoffman and keyboardist Bobby Capps. Even with the extensive retooling and the support of a new label, Charisma, 1991's Bone Against Steel failed to gain much attention. .38 Special didn't release another album for six years. In the summer of 1997, they released a comeback effort titled Resolution on Razor & Tie Records. Live at Sturgis followed on CMC in 1999.
Title: Beyond The End.... Eternity
Artist: 38 Special, Nik Pascal
Genre: Rock, Blues Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
Title: 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection: Best of 38 Special
Artist: 38 Special
Genre: Pop
Title: 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of 38 Special
Artist: 38 Special
Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Pop
Title: Flashback - The Best of 38 Special
Artist: 38 Special
Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Pop
Title: The Very Best of the A&M Years (1977-1988)
Artist: 38 Special
Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Pop
Title: Authorized Bootleg: 38 Special (Live Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY - Jan 29, 1985)
Artist: 38 Special
Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Pop
Title: Wild-Eyed Christmas Night
Artist: 38 Special
Genre: Rock, Pop, Traditional Pop Music, Theatre/Soundtrack, Vocal & Symphonic
Title: Dallas, Tx. January 1st, 1984 (Hd Remastered Edition)
Artist: 38 Special
Title: Authorized Bootleg - Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York 1/29/85
Artist: 38 Special
Genre: Rock
Collections
Title: Best of Classic Rock
Title: Body By Jake: Randy Couture Workout Mix (BPM 104-144)
Genre: Pop
Title: A&M 50: The Anniversary Collection
Genre: Pop
Title: Whip It (Music from the Motion Picture)
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Southern Rock Christmas
Genre: World Music
Title: NOW: Classic Rock Hits (Deluxe Edition)
Genre: Rock
Title: Goodtalk Vol.6
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap
Title: The Songs of Hank Williams Jr. (A Bocephus Celebration)
Genre: Rock
Title: Gold: Southern Rock
Genre: Rock
Title: The Ultimate Rock Ballads Collection - The Flame CD 1
Genre: Rock
Title: Time Life - Guitar Rock - The '80S
Genre: Ambient, Breakbeat , Downtempo, Electronica, House, Techno, Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Jazz, Rock, Hard Rock, New Wave, Metal, Club/Dance, World Music, Rockabilly, Disco, Pop, Pop Rock, Pop Rap, Synth Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack, Funk, Experimental, Classical
Title: Billboard Top 100 Of 1982
Genre: Pop
Title: Billboard Top 100 Of 1989
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Rock, Pop
Title: Top Of The Pops 1982 CD3
Genre: Pop
Title: Top Of The Pops 1989 CD4
Genre: Rock, Glam Rock, Heavy Metal, Pop, Pop Rock
Title: She'S Only Rock And Roll Vol. 2
Genre: Electronica, Rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Pop
Title: Teachers
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Guitar Rock: The Early 80'S
Genre: Rock
Title: Hard Rock Gold (CD2)
Genre: Rock
Title: The Best Romantic Rock Music 80's (CD1)
Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Rock & Roll, Metal, Heavy Metal, World Music, Pop, Pop Rock, Retro
Title: Southern Rock: Gold (CD1)
Genre: Rock
Title: Classic Rock: Gold (CD2)
Genre: Rock
Title: 101 70s Rock Anthems 5CD (CD1)
Genre: Blues, Rock, Punk Rock, Country, Rockabilly
Title: DJ Dance Alive Hits 2017 (CD2)
Genre: Electronica, House, Dancefloor, World Music, Dance Pop, Trap
Title: I Heart 80s (CD1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rock, New Wave, Disco, Synth Pop, Alternative, Funk
Title: Just The Hits: Power Ballads
Genre: Blues, Hard Rock, New Wave, Post Grunge, Punk, Heavy Metal, Alternative
Title: Best Of Rock Classics (CD2)
Title: 80s Hits Essentials (CD3)
Title: Players Together (CD1)
Genre: Electronica, House, Dancefloor, Reggae, Dancehall, Latin, Dance Pop, Alternative, Trap
Title: Southern Rock Essentials 2021 (CD1)
Genre: Blues, Rock, Rock & Roll, Punk, World Music, Country, Pop, Folk
Title: Roadhouse Essentials 2021 (CD2)
Genre: Blues, Rock, World Music, Country, Funk, Psychedelic, Indie, Classical, Folk
Title: Roadhouse Essentials (CD2)
Title: Welcome Summer Time To Travel (CD2)
Genre: Rock, Post Punk, World Music, Country, Synth Pop, Alternative, Acoustic, Indie, Folk
Title: Best Of Rock: 1981
Title: 1980s Soft Rock For Kids
Title: 1980s Pop For Kids
Title: 1980s Pop Rock For Kids
Title: 70s Lunchtime Drive (CD2)
Title: Indie Rock This Summer
Title: Uplifting Country Rock 2022
Genre: Rock, Punk Rock, Country, Country Rock
Title: 80s Summer Essentials 2023 (CD1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rock, Punk Rock, Dancefloor, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: 70's Drive - Rock
Title: 80's Road Trip Mix 2023
Genre: Pop
Title: Rock Driving Classics 2023
Title: After Ski Hits 2023 (CD1)
Title: 80s Rock Standards 2023
Title: After Ski Hits 2023 (CD1)
Title: Rock Super Triste 2023
Title: Rock De Buen Rollo 2023
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Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Theatre/Soundtrack
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Genre: Rock, Blues Rock, Christian Rock, Hard Rock, Rock & Roll, Metal, Heavy Metal, Christian Country Music, Traditional Pop Music
Title: The Songs Of Hank Williams Jr. (A Bocephus Celebration)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Rock, Country, Country Rock
Title: Super Troopers (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack