vocalist and guitarist, .38 Special
Don Barnes
vocalist and guitarist | .38 Special
About Don
Richard Donald Barnes, born on December 3, 1952, is an American rock vocalist and guitarist known for his role in the Southern rock band 38 Special. As a founding member, Barnes performed lead vocals on many of the band's most prominent hits, including songs such as Rockin' into the Night, Hold On Loosely, Caught Up in You, If I’d Been the One, Back Where You Belong, Like No Other Night, Somebody Like You, Teacher Teacher, Back to Paradise, You Keep Runnin’ Away, and Fantasy Girl. He left the band in 1987, with his final hit being Back to Paradise, which appeared in the movie Revenge of the Nerds II. After his departure, he was replaced by Max Carl. Barnes recorded a solo album titled Ride the Storm in 1989; however, it was not released due to the sale of his record label, A&M Records. The album featured notable session musicians such as Jeff Porcaro and Dann Huff and was co-produced by singer-songwriter Martin Briley. In 1992, Barnes rejoined 38 Special and has remained with the band since then. As of 2021, he is the only original member still in the band. His solo album was eventually released on June 30, 2017, on MelodicRock Records.
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Latest interviews
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RiYL
Episode 759: Don Barnes (38 Special)
May 8, 2026
ClarkCast Podcast: A podcast about life, love, music, and the pursuit of being awesome
ClarkCast Chapter 13: Don Barnes of 38 Special is Awesome!
Apr 27, 2026
Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light
Don Barnes of 38 Special
Feb 26, 2026
The Sonical.ly Podcast
How 38 Special Came Back Stronger Than Ever – Don Barnes Breaks Down Milestone
Oct 16, 2025
Ryan Schuiling Live
Don Barnes, .38 Special founder on new album 'Milestone'; Russ Waldman marks two years since Oct 7 attacks
Oct 7, 2025
Sittin' in with the CAT
CAT Episode 204 - Don Barnes (.38 Special)
Sep 24, 2025
Link Ahead with the City of Dublin, Ohio
Hold On Loosely: The 50-Year Journey of 38 Special with Frontman Don Barnes
Jun 25, 2025
The Hustle
Episode 451 - Don Barnes of 38 Special/Roger Earl of Foghat
Dec 27, 2023
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Appeared On
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The 80s Show with Jeff Stevens
3 episodes
Shows
3
RiYL
1 episode
Shows
1
ClarkCast Podcast: A podcast about life, love, music, and the pursuit of being awesome
1 episode
Shows
1
Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light
1 episode
Shows
1
The Sonical.ly Podcast
1 episode
Shows
1
Ryan Schuiling Live
1 episode
Shows
1
Sittin' in with the CAT
1 episode
Shows
1
Link Ahead with the City of Dublin, Ohio
1 episode
Shows
1
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