Don Barnes: podcast appearances and interviews

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.