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The band's first two albums had a strong Southern rock influence. By the early 1980s, .38 Special had shifted to a more accessible guitar-driven arena rock style without completely abandoning the Southern rock roots. [5] This shift helped to usher in a string of successful albums and singles.
Aug 30, 2023 · Explore the musical legacy of '38 Special Band' - Trace the history and influence of this classic Southern rock group.
May 14, 2021 · We get to talking about why 38 Special’s signature hits, “Hold On Loosely, “Caught Up In You” and “Rockin’ Into The Night,” just seem to pop a little extra on FM radio.
Apr 16, 2024 · To their credit, 38 Special sensed the musical winds of change and started moving to more of a standard arena rock sound, albeit one with a Southern rock boogie element. In 1979, they released...
- Jim Beviglia
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I got the chance to chat with Jeff Carlisi who was with the band until 1997 to talk about… rock and roll, the early days and the Jacksonville scene. It’s one of my favourite interviews in the 11 years of the Rockpit and I hope to catch up with Jeff soon to dig deeper into the history of the band.
Jun 23, 2012 · 38 Special came out of Jacksonville, Fla., following in the footsteps of their famous older brothers Lynyrd Skynyrd, with both bands having a Van Zant of their own. 38 Special singer Donnie...
Mar 19, 2021 · For a group deeply immersed in the southern-rock genre, nothing could beat the success of the band .38 special. A fusion of veins from the Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers style, their skills to perform an eccentric, southern atmosphere for their fans is what makes them so special, as it says so in their band name.
