.38 Special

By W. Noble 📅 2024-01-31

Discover .38 Special, the powerhouse band blending Southern rock origins with arena-ready hard rock. Led by Donnie Van Zant, they dominated 80s AOR radio with unforgettable guitar riffs, catchy hooks, and a string of platinum-selling albums, defining a generation of American rock.

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Around their October 28, 1983 album release, .38 Special hit a commercial peak. Their hard rock sound, infused with Southern roots, yielded iconic guitar-driven anthems about relationship advice, soaring power ballads pleading for redemption, and high-energy tracks capturing the rush of intense new love.

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Active:1974–present
Band:.38 Special

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Caught Up In You

Feel the energy of .38 Special's massive 1982 hit "Caught Up In You" from the "Special Forces" album! This quintessential slice of Southern-tinged hard rock became a Top 10 smash, defining....

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Second Chance

Rediscover .38 Special's biggest career hit, the powerful 1989 soft rock ballad "Second Chance." From the album "Rock & Roll Strategy," this emotional plea for reconciliation topped the Adult....

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If I'd Been The One

Rock out to .38 Special's 1983 hit "If I'd Been The One" from their album "Tour de Force." This powerful blend of Southern and hard rock captivated AOR audiences with its driving beat,....

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Hold On Loosely

Crank up .38 Special's timeless 1981 anthem "Hold On Loosely" from "Wild-Eyed Southern Boys"! This signature hit blends hard rock, Southern rock, and power pop, defined by its iconic guitar....

About ".38 Special" 🡃

Category:All Time Favorite Music
Active:1974–present
Band:.38 Special
Genre:Hard rock, Power pop, Soft rock, Southern rock
ReleaseDay:January 30, May 04, October 24, October 28
Year:1981, 1982, 1983, 1989

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.38 Special

Discover .38 Special, the powerhouse band blending Southern rock origins with arena-ready hard rock. Led by Donnie Van Zant, they dominated 80s AOR radio with unforgettable guitar riffs, catchy hooks, and a string of platinum-selling albums, defining a generation of American rock.

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