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38 Special, often stylized as .38 Special or spelled out as Thirty-eight Special, is an American rock band formed by singer-guitarists Donnie Van Zant and Don Barnes in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1974.
FORMER 38 SPECIAL BAND MEMBERS Donnie Van Zant. Donnie Van Zant was a key figure in 38 Special, serving as a lead and backing vocalist and guitarist from the band’s formation in 1974 until his departure in 2013.
Donald Newton Van Zant (born June 11, 1952) is an American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known for being a member of the band 38 Special, from its formation in 1974 until 2013.
May 14, 2021 · Everybody from (Skynyrd frontman) Ronnie Van Zant to Duane and Gregg Allman played those clubs. You make a hundred bucks a night at 16-years-old, it’s pretty big money.
The country musician and former lead singer of the rock band ‘38 Special’, Donnie is the brother of Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Van Zant—the lead singer of ‘Lynyrd Skynyrd’, who was killed in a plane crash. Donnie, along with his younger brother, Johnny, also performs as ‘Van Zant’.
Aug 30, 2023 · When 38 Special was born, the original members were Don Barnes (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Donnie Van Zant (Lead Vocals), Jeff Carlisi (Guitar), Ken Lyons (Bass), Jack Grondin (Drums), and Bobby Capps (Keyboards).
May 19, 2016 · 38 Special Co-Founders Don Barnes & Donnie Van Zant Continue Rockin’ Into the Night, Onstage and Off. BY MIKE METTLER — MAY 19, 2016. Special Forces: Vintage 38 Special, ’80s style. Don Barnes is third from left, and Donnie Van Zant is directly next to him, fourth from left. Rock is rock, no matter where it comes from and who’s playing it.
38 Special: The Band. After more than four decades together, 38 SPECIAL continues to bring a signature blast of Southern Rock to over 100 cities a year. And at each and every show, thousands of audience members are amazed by the explosive power of the band's performance. Their many Gold and Platinum album awards stand in testament to the ...
38 Special. Donnie Van Zandt, brother of Lynyrd Skynyrd co-founder Ronnie, founded 38 Special with Don Barnes – who had been in a few bands with him earlier. The group’s first two albums.
May 29, 2022 · Ronnie Van Zant and Lynyrd Skynyrd were also a huge influence on the members of 38 Special. Van Zant was particularly supportive, offering guidance to the developing band.
