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- Origin
- Jacksonville, United States
- Active since
- 1974
About 38 Special
38 Special is a southern rock, hard rock and blues rock artist from Jacksonville, United States, active since 1974. ArtisFind has detected 2 plays of 38 Special on 2 radio stations in the United States, most recently on 93.3 Classic Hits - WQZQ 72d ago. The song heard most often on air is “Hold On Loosely”.
38 Special (sometimes stylized as .38 Special or spelled out as Thirty-eight Special) is an American rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1974 by vocalist Donnie Van Zant and guitarist-vocalist Don Barnes.
They are known for their hit songs including "Hold On Loosely" and "Caught Up in You," among various other top 40 hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 during the 1980s and early 1990s. The other songs include "Fantasy Girl", "Rockin' into the Night", "You Keep Runnin' Away", "If I'd Been the One", "Back Where You Belong", "Teacher, Teacher", "Like No Other Night", "Second Chance", and "The Sound of Your Voice".
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38 Special on the radio in numbers
- 2
- Plays detected
- 2
- Stations
- 1
- Countries
- Aug 2026
- First detected
Stations that played 38 Special
Latest detected plays
- Hold On Loosely72d ago
- Hold On Loosely72d ago
Most played 38 Special songs on the radio
- 1Hold On Loosely2×
Countries where 38 Special is played on the radio
Artists played on the same stations as 38 Special
38 Special FAQ
Which radio stations play 38 Special?
38 Special has been detected on 2 radio stations, including 93.3 Classic Hits - WQZQ and 93.3 Classic Hits - W227DC.
Which 38 Special songs are played most on the radio?
The songs heard most often on air are “Hold On Loosely”.
Where is 38 Special from?
38 Special is from Jacksonville, United States.
How can I listen to 38 Special on the radio for free?
Pick one of the stations above on ArtisFind and press play — it’s free, with no signup or download.
Discography
Milestone
Milestone
2025
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
2004
A Wild‐Eyed Christmas Night
A Wild‐Eyed Christmas Night
2001
Resolution
Resolution
1997
Bone Against Steel
Bone Against Steel
1991
Rock & Roll Strategy
Rock & Roll Strategy
1988
Strength in Numbers
Strength in Numbers
1986
Tour de Force
Tour de Force
1983
Special Forces
Special Forces
1982
Wild‐Eyed Southern Boys
Wild‐Eyed Southern Boys
1980
Rockin’ Into the Night
Rockin’ Into the Night
1979
Special Delivery
Special Delivery
1978
Members
Ken Lyons
bass guitar, original
1974–1977
Don Barnes
background vocals, guitar family, harmonica, keyboard, lead vocals, mandolin, original
1974–1987
Steve Brookins
membranophone, original, percussion
1974–1987
Jack Grondin
membranophone, original, percussion
1974–1991
Jeff Carlisi
guitar family, original
1974–1996
Donnie Van Zant
background vocals, guitar family, lead vocals, original
1974–2013
Dale Krantz-Rossington
background vocals
1977–1979
Carol Bristow
background vocals
1977–1987
Larry Junstrom
bass guitar, guitar
1977–2014
Nancy Henderson
background vocals
1979–1980
Ed VanGetson
membranophone, percussion
1980–1981
Lu Moss
background vocals
1981–1984
Lynn Hineman
background vocals
1986–1987
Steve McRay
background vocals, keyboard
1986–1987
Max Carl
keyboard, lead vocals
1987–1992
Danny Chauncey
background vocals, guitar
1987–present
Scott Meeder
membranophone, percussion
1991–1992
Bobby Capps
background vocals, keyboard
1991–present
Babydaddy
membranophone, percussion
1992–1997
Don Barnes
background vocals, guitar, harmonica, keyboard, lead vocals, mandolin
1992–present
Gary “Madman” Moffatt
membranophone, percussion
1997–present
Barry Dunaway
background vocals, bass guitar
2011–2011
Barry Dunaway
background vocals, bass guitar
2013–present
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