Exclusive .38 Special Backstage Interview - June 2006

The uncut backstage interview with Don Barnes and Donnie VanZant before their concert at the 2006 4th of July Allen, Texas USA Celebration.

[@KarmicOmen]

It is often said that Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special are true southern gentleman that sincerely appreciate their fans' support!

[@edsturm4099]

that is 100% true. I have met all of them numerous times over the years and every single one of them was so friendly and appreciative of me being a big fan.

[@carriesitar9155]

I GREW UP WITH .38 SPECIAL LOVE THEIR MUSIC ALWAYS AND FOREVER THEIR MUSIC ROCKS KEEP BRINGING OUT GOOD MUSIC GUYS

[@tonymilam206]

They're a bunch of good guys who know they are lucky enough to do what they love, and it shows! Thanks for the memories fellas.

[@sammys70]

38 is one the most underrated rock bands of all time.

[@yeahright302]

no not underrated at all!!

[@markarrivi298]

THIS BAND HAS ALWAYS COME UP WITH THE SONGS THAT STICK TO YOUR GULLET. SO MUCH TALENT THAT WENT THROUGH THIS FINE BAND 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍LOVE 38 SPECIAL ALWAYS KEEP UP THE MUSIC WE NEED YOU

[@airgunwarriors7491]

Donnie V. was sooo Blessed to have met Donnie B., because Donnie is one of the best and most talented Singers in ROCK, PERIOD!

[@1besieged]

Donnie Van Zant just to hear you laugh so heartily is as good as your singing. You & Johnny both have a great sense of humor as well as singing talent & more . I found some old videos of Ronnie on youtube and some had photos of him really smiling he had to have been under age 20 or so. You all can roll with the changes. Hope you all the best in life. fan in Kalamazoo *

[@yukonjack.]

Michigan?

[@MigsNSX]

.38’s Music transcends time. I will never tire of these songs Hurry back to Billy Bob’s! 🎸

[@susycue3]

Ive seen these guys numerous times. They signed my Gator Rock cafe t shirt in Clinton Iowa. Riverboat Days. Forever my fav band. From the git go. Thanks ya'all❤❤❤

[@billyzincke8701]

I have listened to 38 for close to 40 years..great isn’t it? They have a sound I will never tire of…😉

[@yeahright302]

LUV 38 SPECIAL!!!

[@murderinc.hunting7686]

I miss Donnie but Don is by far the heart and souls of the band. Could never replace Jeff but Don still kicks ass.

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

Great interview! I've been a big fan since the early 80s. It's cool to see that they are not only life long friends, but sound like just regular guys instead of holier than thou "Rock Stars". AND, they still kick ass! HELL YEAH!!

[@neilouellette3004]

That sucks Donnie Van Zant officially retired from the band. Inner ear nerve damage. Only Don Barnes is the original member. Loved the old days with Jeff Carlisi, Larry Junstrom and their two drummers Steve Brookins and Jack Grondin. Of course Donnie and Don. Saw them 3 times in the early eighties with this original line up. Like Cher sang "If I COULD TURN BACK TIME". Southern rock at it's best.

[@sammys70]

Jack Grondin is a minister now.

[@timmymckimmy7307]

thanx for the reply neil. 38 Special was bad ass & killed it on stage for 5 concerts i saw them perform!! Miss everyone no longer there as original members, this southern rock band was epic for sure!! thank U 38 SPECIAL!!!!

[@ambadale]

City slicker from NYC and I saw the band three times also in the early 80’s. Love these guys. Just saw them in 2022 in Virginia.

[@jasonladd6400]

Special Forces is an awesome album.

[@rascle4]

these guys are for real they bin rocking for years and are great to meet they make you feel like part of the band when you meet them.keep rockin

[@johnmeans4852]

Love Donnie’s Hat

[@jetfireems]

Always been a fan of good ol' southern rock and these guys are the best at it. Down to earth and hard working. I saw these guys in Knoxville Tn at the Fair years ago. It was an outside concert and fantastic! Just like you put a CD in and turned it on. These guys are great!!!!

[@yukonjack.]

Just good old Southern Boys that never lost their hospitality.✌

[@AllenCityTV]

This was at Celebration Park in Allen, Texas - June 30, 2006

[@LetscampingwithTara]

Amazing they still rock to this day together non stop ! Still awesome music .

[@rickdrumm6055]

38 Special and Cheap Trick were the best State Fair bands you could never go wrong with. They are Great!!!!! They are very hard-working bands. I enjoyed them every time I saw them at Ohio State Fair. Not that they are not good for any other places but when they were on the bill at a fair just made the Fair cool.🤘✌

[@AllenCityTV]

JP is the Master of Ceremonies for the 4th of July Celebration and many other events around Allen.

[@norms3913]

A couple of wild eye southern boys

[@tonyfl75]

Dudes you have alot fans in mexico, congratulations and thia is a excelent interwiew

[@Funeraljr]

these guys were at my home town 2 days ago

[@davecoffey6861]

Great group

[@averagejo16]

Donnie Van Zant seems like a real down to earth kinda guy.

[@chrisvanheusen5202]

I had a chance to jam with these guys back in 2013... Was the best time of my life!!! All the guys are just as cool as it gets... Check out my video of it on here... 😎😀

[@rugerrocker7483]

Don you say polished and YEAH you guys ARE SOOO FRICKIN POLISHED NO MISTAKES EVEN LIVE YOU GUYS ROCK ASS.

[@susycue3]

Yea they used to practice in Green Cove Springs before before

[@AllenCityTV]

The band that opened for .38 Special and was playing in the background is Dallas 80's cover band called "Decades"

[@dougpeters1625]

southern rock royalty

[@othellosmalley2729]

My favorite 38 special song is one in a million don sings the hell out of that song its not one of their biggest hits but it's a good one 👍🏾 oh by the way, I'm black LOL

[@paulag64]

Please come do a show in POPLAR BLUFF, MISSOURI!!!

[@joycecolemanallsep3732]

They sound good

[@BKLTDWW]

There is a massive ground swell to support these guys because the pop machine is obsessed with youth - and longer profit-laden timelines! No worries, the non-botox, real world crowd is the majority by far! ;)

[@KarmicOmen]

slohcin11: I was hearing Everybody Wants You by Billy Squier

[@imabonjovigirl]

Johnny has the same smile....gorgeous!!! same laugh too. I think Donnie and Johnny favor alot. not that Ronnie doesn't favor them too, but those two look more alike to me.

[@podray1687]

They got the looks ,but Ronnie was the man , they owe everything to him ,Legend

[@caferacer873]

When did Chuck Norris join 38 special?

[@johnotto4931]

Donnie looks amazingly like Ronnie

[@woodrowcall3269]

They’re brothers.😳

[@jeffrobodine1850]

Donnie looks like Ronnie van zant Man almost identical 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@peagle1993]

umm hi