38 Special - 2024 Tour - Tuscaloosa, Alabama 05/12/2024

[@mikecunningham6154]

Don Barnes Keeping .38 Special alive in 2024.

[@brainstain2904]

What happened To Donnie Van Zant?.

[@mikecunningham6154]

@@brainstain2904 He's gone Country.

[@hikingwithmutts8832]

@@brainstain2904 He retired.

[@yeahright302]

@@brainstain2904 retired about 10 years ago

[@KellyGates-su8nb]

It's always been his band..🎉

[@WheresQualdo]

I got the chance to open for these guys in my hometown of Shakopee Minnesota. I've been playing in bands for ten years and this was the highlight of what I very loosely call my "career"...as I was carrying my stuff back to the car, Don Barnes was just coming out of the bus and saw me walking with my bass on my back and my pedal board case. He went out of his way and kind of trotted towards me and said "Hey, y'all sounded great! Keep on playing man." and I got one of his picks to add to my collection of bands I've played with or whatever. I stayed for their show and was absolutely blown away. All I'm going to say is this: Old, but CERTAINLY not obsolete! These guys kick so much ass live and I was blessed to be part of it just for a moment.

[@jonz8155]

Congratulations on 10 years. That's more than many musicians and bands. The pick isn't the major point. Getting props from Don is.

[@packracer515]

I've always wanted to meet Barnes and the 38 Special gang. They were my first concert WAY back in 1982 at Timberwolf Amphitheatre at Kings Island amusement park just north of Cincinnati, Ohio. Been going to see them every chance I get for the last 42 years. I've seen them from the days of Barnes, Van Zant, Carlisi, Jundstrom, Brookins, and Grondin until now with the current line up. I'm hoping that one day the stars will align and I'll be able to say hello and let Barnes know just how big of an impact their music has had on my life as a 9 y/o at their first concert to a nearly 52 y/o who just absolutely loves their music even to this day.

[@RichardBrinda-m4e]

Minneapolis Minnesota Here...Way to Go

[@Ridg76]

One of the best bands,,,, ever!

[@mtrmpgolfer1198]

Wow memories of my teen years, nothing better than 70s and 80s ! Saw that live once and what I would have done to see Lynrd Skynrd back in the day. Thank you for sharing!

[@richardlodge996]

This is one band that never gets old. Don Barnes is consistent and never shows signs of aging.

[@stevensilver1679]

I have loved this band since the early 80's. Thanks for posting this concert. It was awesome.

[@elijah2078]

Ain't nuthin' like that Southern Rock and Roll!!!

[@traviskilmer542]

Aren't they amazing?!? I saw them at the Texas Motor Speedway back in April. They played before the NASCAR race. I figured they'd only play a few songs, but they played an entire set. It was great!

[@joaopinheiro6467]

Southern Rock still Alive and Well .🤠🤠👋👋🤘🤘🤘👆👆

[@janicefrye3547]

38 Special Always KICKING ASS ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@davidbray7084]

🎉one of my faves 😎👍🇱🇷♥️

[@robertiola88]

This is the .38 Special I grew up with. They lost their way for a while with all the pop stuff. Glad to hear them still playing what made them great.

[@susanhayes1309]

Love they are still performing. We had the best music still going strong. My grandkids know these great bands because it's what grandma listens to.

[@WoodenSteel-J6artisan]

Looks like we finally figured out how to SCARE OUR KIDS…. Pretty sure we had/still have the very best MUSIC the WORLD NEEDS…. Rock on…and Thank you for keeping the MUSIC OF LIFE alive & free-spirited.

[@johnmorris3237]

Preach it Brother!!!!

[@hollymuir5063]

I had 3rd row seats in the Syracuse area back in 2021. I went by myself & had the best time! “If I’d Been the One” is my favorite from these guys.

[@mrr8682]

No Chain Lightning!!! so many good songs!!! Thanks for posting, 38 Special is awesome!!

[@JWCFB]

I think Chain Lightning is the best song they ever did. Criminally under rated.

[@briancanterberry3085]

"Chain Lighting" is usually an encore. I've seen them 38 times every time on the front row. I'm actually sitting dead center of this video! TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA!!! HOME OF MY BAMA BOYS.......ROLL TIDE 🐘🐘🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@KellyGates-su8nb]

If they were opening, there was no encore. Chained Lightning is the 1st song to start the encore.

[@KellyGates-su8nb]

They shouldn't be opening for anyone.

[@MichaelSmith-ig8bw]

Happy to see Don Barnes keeping the flame burning. One of favorite bands from the 80s still kicking ass!

[@RoadRunner-d3l]

Real band real music. ❤

[@jeffmitchell9863]

I don’t care what Don calls his band! At least he’s the lead singer and the band is solid.

[@KellyGates-su8nb]

I do miss Danny Chauncey though

[@timothyvandyke-lc1oi]

I see he still has that double cut 1958 junior les paul. I have one.

[@JWCFB]

Thank you for posting this. They still kick ass!

[@albertjuarez7142]

Watched 38 Special at "The Venue" at Thunder Valley in Lincoln Ca 7-19-24. I have always loved their music, Watching them live for the first time was mind blowing. The singing and music was spot on. Very talented musicians. The crowd was energized from beginning to end. Buy a ticket and watch this show. You will not be disappointed. Did I mention that Lou Gramm was the opening act? Doesn't get any better than this. It was epic. Go watch 38 Special. Thanks for coming to Lincoln California.

[@TroyOttosen-jg7tt]

I seen them in their prime late 80’s with two drummers Anchorage Alaska! Best concert I have ever seen!😉👍

[@chrisfouser2190]

Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@MrRipkin]

Rockin Into The Night 0:40 Wild Eyed Southern Boys 4:58 Back Where You Belong 9:07 The Sound Of Your Voice 13:43 Back To Paradise 16:15 Honky Tonk Dancer 17:57 Rough Housin 20:24 Teacher Teacher 24:38 You Keep Runnin Away 27:43 Somebody Like You 30:12 Second Chance 32:10 Like No Other Night 35:53 If I'd Been The One 39:37 Fantasy Girl 44:21 Good Times 48:42 Caught Up In You 52:37 Hold On Loosely 58:46 Travelin Band 1:03:59

[@barrygardner67]

Thank you @MrRipkin for adding the setlist and timecodes! I've been adding them to my more recent concert videos but hadn't gone back to do this one yet! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@jeffmitchell9863]

Great show!! Don Barnes!!

[@devinw5150]

They had a lot more hits than I thought! Lots of great music that brings back memories of dating, racing, friends and weekends!

[@TheSports50]

One great Band. When I saw them , they really put on a great show. Got there autographs. Great Musicians and great songs. Great live Rock and Roll band. Southern Rock

[@davidgoodspeed]

They NEVER disappoint!

[@yeahright302]

damn you had some great seats!!!!

[@KellyGates-su8nb]

I actually learned from Joe Elliott of def Leppard that it's better about half to 3/4 back is better to hear all the frequencies of the instruments. He's right

[@yeahright302]

seen 38 live many, many times live over the last 40 years and damn,dons voice is still great for sure!

[@James-ov9rh]

Wow sure is great to hear this sure brings back memories

[@charlesnolan7602]

I was the limo driver for 38 Special Oct 21, 1991 Bone against steel tour out in Lancaster Pa. Donny Van Zant, Jeff Carlisi Danny Chauncey, Max ( second chance writer) and Larry the bass player plus the drummer... Drove to 3 local radio stations in Reading and Lancaster 16 hour day for me. Next night was the gig at the Lancaster Days Inn conference center- back stage passes for a friend and I !

[@williambillwaynerobertson930]

I've seen them 12x over the yrs the very first time in 79 or 80 they opened for REO and I've never gotten tired of there music I'd go to every show if I could about like seeing Skynyrd 2 of the best southern rock bands.👍🇺🇸🤙

[@mauriceproctor4967]

These are some of my favorites over over the years.

[@rustyrobinson8027]

Thanks liked and subscribed 👍🇺🇸

[@barrygardner67]

You're welcome and thank you!

[@rickykrevanko9369]

Outstanding

[@reyoris627]

Awesome performance Great Band❤❤❤ ty for uploading ❤❤😂

[@andreat3627]

They still sound great!!!

[@vsavage_old_rockerz]

awesome!!!!! they sound great.

[@dowhiletrue6687]

Don Barnes still sounds amazing, normally these guys all lose their voices.

[@rochaeliasbr]

Banda sensacional, continuam cantando e tocando muito, amo a musica Caught Up in You, vida longa, saúde a todos !

[@scotthunt2479]

Saw .38 Special for the first time in a benefit concert in 1975 at the old Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, FL. Don Barnes is the only remaining original member, but he's still kicking it. Keep doing it, DB.

[@greggarmon478]

Privileged to see them in The Omni in 1987 Tour de Force & again at Hiawassee Ga in April 2024 . Thank you for the memories and Great Performances ! Come Back to Georgia ! Can't Wait to see you again !

[@daverain1967]

Saw them on the Special Forces tour, i'll keep that one in my head thanks

[@JohnMedley-n7e]

Rockin into the night 🧨🧨🌜🥁🥁🥁👥👥👥👤👤🗣️🌛🌎🌏🌏🌍😎😤🥸🥸👁️🦿🥸🌟💯👤👀🫂🚗🚗🚗👽🫂🚙🛢️🤘🤘🥁🥁🥁🛑🥁🥁🌜🌜✨⭐🌛🌎🌎

[@Dipper25]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@chriscurtis1578]

Wow I saw these guys in Nashville when Huey Lewis and the News opened for them. Both bands were excellent and still are in book!

[@robmccrady4487]

Respectable performance by Don and friends.

[@davestruthers3384]

Tight as ever. Is Dons voice holding up? Gary is a amazing drummer. Bobbys backup vocals flawless. Keep rockin boys.

[@kskisser]

Saw them for the first time back in '82 with Aldo Nova. They still had the two drummers. Saw them again in the early 2000's before Van Zant left.

[@mrtcward]

Awesome vid! Love me some 38!

[@Jmarlowe2607]

Love Don Barnes and .38 Special. And Jerry Riggs is such a handsome cool cat.

[@debbiebristoll3913]

Love them so much! Jerry is a huge asset to 38 Special!🎸🎶💣💥❣️

[@dougoeffling2677]

This band was great in 1977 when they were a southern rock band and then they sold out to pop music! The first album was a classic!

[@scottdaughtry6740]

That was a great show (and a great recording)!!!

[@GrayWolf3334]

Wow they're still rocking awesome 🎶🎵🥁🎤🎸👍

[@CherylBattista]

I know a couple of them guys. Good to see them still rocking ❤ love ya Barry and Jerry.

[@DanielRanvig]

Quel plaisir de retrouver sur scène, et au mieux de leur forme, un de mes groupes favoris que j'écoute depuis bien des années et dont je ne me lasse pas. Merci pour cette vidéo qui n'est pas prête de quitter ma playlist. Keep playing, keep rocking !!!

[@joehall7883]

Like many of you.....grew up with this band...finally saw them at the Norfolk Scope in 1983 (ticket $9.50) as a 19 year-old Marine stationed at Yorktown, Virginia....Eddie Money opening act....sure miss Donnie Van Zant.

[@steverollins4690]

Saw them last night in Laughlin, Nevada. Great show 👏

[@Leisure3389]

I love Teacher!

[@josegregoriofigarella7179]

Excelente banda!!! Una de mis preferidas. Ojalá pueda verla otra vez.

[@FloridaDrumCat]

I feel the Blue's in their music! Thnxs 4 the share

[@MarkHanson-i5m]

Not only a great show sounds great the lighting is spot on wish I was there

[@ivanfortuny2244]

Great Band ☮️

[@Dirtmodmaniac]

They still sound great!!!!!! Saw them in concert 1986 !!!

[@gailgawlak3489]

Going to see them tomorrow night. So glad to hear they've still got it! Love me some 38 Special!

[@barrygardner67]

Have Fun!

[@daviddeaton1575]

❤ Great band strange not seeing Donnie Van Zant has he stopped playing with them 😮 But your looking at a band that's be playing going on 50 years now very few bands keep all their original players let along the main singer like 38 special 😊

[@petemayr]

This is awesome

[@richardmason5449]

I was at this show in T Town. 38 Special was great!

[@pennyburch2161]

To keep on rolling the way they do ,,,, you/they have to have it totally in your/their blood. TOTALLY !!!!!!!. SOOOOO VERY GLAD THEY ARE STILL AROUND AND HAVE NOT PASSED ON BEFORE THEIR TIME. SO HAPPY TO SEE AND HEAR THEM ,,,, REAL GENUINE MUSIC. ❤❤❤❤❤🤗

[@briansefring4981]

Saw them twice this year. Incredible!

[@ggleixnermusic]

GREAT SHOW

[@marcomancini1044]

Well , i think that with a couple of honkettes and some more fireworks that could still touring EUROPE , as far as the band my money is on JERRY RIGGS absolutely monumental , on his guitar style

[@streetlevel4996]

Also if ya dig and enjoyed this song by 38 Special 😀 you may also enjoy the song " Most of All " By Glenn Kaiser and Where Roses Grow Live by Rez Band Awesome songs check them out. Also I remember hearing the song by Led Zepp " In My Time of Dyin " during my drug years and made me think about death and Jesus. Then a hippy friend that dug Jesus told me more of Jesus love and forgiveness and how I could also know Jesus love. So in 1981 I cried out to Jesus and wow man He came into my life and I had and have so much joy and peace and now know that through Jesus when I die I will be with Him in Heaven. Hey Jesus loves each of you also and yall can know Him if you are at all open. Just cry out to Him and a good question to ask yourself if you were to die today would you go to heaven ? And if yes why ? To find out more please read the Gospel of John in the Bible or check out the movie on KZbin. 😀

[@aletheia262]

Great Suggestions and words 🙌. I never heard this band or Glenn. 38 sounds very good. No doubt I miss the others. Don Barnes sounds great and looks fit.

[@randymoran67]

I remember donnie was so short lol still have couple of my 38 special vinyl autograph by the whole band

[@yeahright302]

donnie is not even on stage here,he retired!!

[@randymoran67]

This was years ago as in double digits not this cover band or 38 special + how many hacks lmfao ​@yeahright302

[@mallardcutter7209]

Saw them back in ‘83. Great show !

[@tedcampbell4978]

How many are the original band members where the guy with the hat and longcoat who spins around in the back playing his electric guitar

[@goodcitizen4587]

Heck to the ya!

[@rubenssilvadossantos9716]

👏👏🎸🎵🎼🎶🤘

[@Jmarlowe2607]

Love Jerry Riggs smile😘

[@tellofiriometto5810]

I’ve seen .38 Special over 30 times, I miss Donny Van Zant and the dual drummers

[@michaelleonard2813]

I've always loved .38 Special, saw them back in the day as Opener and as a Headliner. This version of Dons Band is very tight. Kudos for doing some of Max Carls songs. Right on Don and band!

[@raddodson971]

The first time I saw them, Bon Jovi was the opening act.

[@Whitevaliantwarrior]

I far cry from when I saw them several times throughout the early 80's at the Fort Wayne Indiana War Memorial Coliseum. Sad Barnes is the only original member playing in the band now and it shows.

[@jacquelinegillette5069]

You got a date with 38

[@brutusbyforce4715]

Looks like a great show. Bet those brothers, sisters and cousins in Alabama went home and had some fun after that 😉

[@bobcurtsinger4561]

My first concert..reo n 38 think it was 1980

[@bobcurtsinger4561]

Second was Boston and the outlaws

[@tampabayrabbit7181]

OMG ITS JERRY RIGGS ON THE LEAD GUITAR!! WOOOOOO!!

[@mossycreektennessee6528]

I think I have all the 38 special cds in my car

[@BoslagerBBQ]

Sound awesome but I’m missing the double-drums and DVZ, but I’d definitely go see them if they come near me.

[@pamjarrett-s9s]

I miss Max Carl with them, and Mark Farner needs to go back with Grand Funk Railroad.

[@Hamptonflanagandrums]

They opened for Rick Springfield???? I'm confused.

[@victorgallagher6312]

38 Special was the opening act for Rick Springfield. That is what they did on that tour. They played about a little over hour long set. But yes they did open up for Rick Springfield, they were the opening act like I said in the beginning. Hopefully there is no confusion. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@brentevans6923]

✌🏻 ‼️‼️‼️‼️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻‼️‼️

[@terrymartin3036]

87 was strength in numbers I was there bon Jovi opened

[@GG-cr9ch]

¿Cual es el check list?

[@mauriceproctor4967]

Wander if there going to do all original members like the 2 drummers. And did Donnie leave the band.

[@lcruce]

Isn't 38 Special without Donnie Van Zant.

[@greggpappas3292]

Agreed! Or without Jeff Carlisi!

[@fishypictures]

Yes it is… Donnie didn’t add much to the band.

[@greggpappas3292]

@@fishypictures And Jeff Carlisi, LJ((RIP), Jack Grondin, Steve Brookins, Carol Bristow, Lu Moss. Donnie was the rocker and was a terrific front man. I have nothing but respect and admiration for Don Barnes but the current lineup is no where near as good as it was with the aforementioned band members.

[@patrigilligan2112]

They didn't do "Chain Lightning!"

[@jettafixer7]

Don is the Dick Clark of southern rock!