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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. [1] Barnes performed lead vocals on nearly all 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 ...
Sung by 38's guitarist Don Barnes (who would sing lead vocals on all of the band's hits through 1987), the tune became their first song to receive national airplay, peaking at No. 43 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1980.
- 1974–present
- Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
- Don Barnes. Don Barnes is the consummate musician. He is a gifted singer, songwriter, performer, guitarist, instrumentalist, and producer. However, his talent is not merely the result of inherent genius, but of years of persistence, determination, self-discipline, sweat, and good old-fashioned hard work.
- Bobby Capps. The man pounding the boards! Having played throughout Florida's local club scene, Arkansas native Bobby Capps has found his home as keyboardist and vocalist for 38 Special.
- Gary Moffatt. MONSTER Drummer Gary Moffatt has the admiration of the band's die-hard supporters. He is one of the few percussionists who can entertain a crowd with an extended drum solo.
- Barry Dunaway. Barry is a gifted and versatile bassist, singer and songwriter. With his growling bass tones, kinetic stage persona and soulful vocals, Barry brings to the 38 family an undeniable amount of talent and experience.
Don Barnes is one of the founding members of the southern rock band 38 Special and 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,” and “Like No Other Night.”
Sep 22, 2014 · 38 Special went the way many Southern rockers did, but against all odds, are still on the journey. Founding member Don Barnes tells his story.
The current lineup includes Guitarist/vocalist DON BARNES, keyboardist/vocalist BOBBY CAPPS, drummer GARY MOFFATT, bassist BARRY DUNAWAY and guitarist JERRY RIGGS. About the Band Live From Texas
Nov 20, 2023 · By Cutter Nov 20, 2023 | 1:49 PM. Don Barnes is the founding member and singer/guitarist for Southern Rock Legends .38 Special. He started the band in the 70’s with his best friend Donny Van Zant and while Donny can’t tour anymore, Don has kept it going some 50 years into the band’s history.
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