.38 Special

Discover .38 Special, the powerhouse band blending Southern rock origins with arena-ready hard rock. Led by Donnie Van Zant, they dominated 80s AOR radio with unforgettable guitar riffs, catchy hooks, and a string of platinum-selling albums, defining a generation of American rock.

Around their October 28, 1983 album release, .38 Special hit a commercial peak. Their hard rock sound, infused with Southern roots, yielded iconic guitar-driven anthems about relationship advice, soaring power ballads pleading for redemption, and high-energy tracks capturing the rush of intense new love.