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38 Special is an American rock band. Formed by vocalist Donnie Van Zant in 1975 in Jacksonville, Florida, the band initially had a straight-ahead Southern rock sound, much like Lynyrd Skynyrd, the band of his older brother Ronnie. 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.

Among 38 Special's best-known songs are "Caught Up in You" (1982) and "If I'd Been the One" (1983), both of which hit #1 on Billboard magazine's album rock chart, as well as "Second Chance" (1989), a #1 hit on Billboard's adult contemporary chart. According to Songfacts, it was the biggest Adult Contemporary hit of 1989. Other popular singles include "Hold On Loosely" (1981), "Fantasy Girl" (1981), "Back Where You Belong" (1984), and "Somebody Like You" (1986). These and other tracks are often played on classic rock radio stations.

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Members

Donnie Van Zant
since 1974 till 2013 Background vocals, Lead vocal, Guitar
Larry Junstrom
since 1977 till 2014 Guitar, Bass
Danny Chauncey
since 1987 Background vocals, Guitar
Bobby Capps
since 1991 Background vocals, Keyboard
Don Barnes
since 1974 till 1987 Mandolin, Background vocals, Keyboard, Lead vocal, Harmonica, Guitar
since 1992 Keyboard, Lead vocal, Harmonica, Mandolin, Background vocals, Guitar
Gary “Madman” Moffatt
since 1997 Percussion, Drum set
Jeff Carlisi
since 1974 till 1996 Guitar
Jack Grondin
since 1974 till 1991 Percussion, Drum set
Steve Brookins
since 1974 till 1987 Percussion, Drum set
Barry Dunaway
since 2011 till 2011 Background vocals, Bass
since 2013 Background vocals, Bass
Babydaddy
since 1992 till 1997 Percussion, Drum set
Max Carl
since 1987 till 1992 Lead vocal, Keyboard
Carol Bristow
since 1977 till 1987 Background vocals
Ken Lyons
since 1974 till 1977 Bass
Lu Moss
since 1981 till 1984 Background vocals
Dale Krantz-Rossington
since 1977 till 1979 Background vocals
Ed VanGetson
since 1980 till 1981 Percussion, Drum set
Scott Meeder
since 1991 till 1992 Percussion, Drum set
Steve McRay
since 1986 till 1987 Keyboard, Background vocals
Nancy Henderson
since 1979 till 1980 Background vocals
Lynn Hineman
since 1986 till 1987 Background vocals

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