founding member of 38 Special, Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla
Don Barnes
founding member of 38 Special | Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla
First heard Feb 2021 on Music Buzzz Podcast - Music Interviews, Commentary & History
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 episodes
15 on recordThe newest episodes Don Barnes has appeared on. Open one to see it on its podcast.
Songfacts Podcast
Don Barnes of 38 Special | Interview
Aug 26, 2026
Songfacts Podcast
Don Barnes of 38 Special | Interview
Aug 26, 2026
Load-In Through The Back
.38 Special
Aug 18, 2026
Load-In Through The Back
.38 Special
Aug 14, 2026
Records Revisited
Episode 408: Episode 408 - Don Barnes of 38 Special talks about "Milestone" and "Wild Eyed Southern Boys"
Jul 29, 2026
Richmond's Morning News with Rich Herrera
Don Barnes, Founding Member Of 38 Special, Joins The Show
Jun 26, 2026
Concert Pipeline
Ep. 521 - 38 Special
Jun 1, 2026
RiYL
Episode 759: Don Barnes (38 Special)
May 8, 2026
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Podcasts appeared on
13Every podcast that has had Don on, most often first. Open one to see Don's episodes there.
The 80s Show with Jeff Stevens
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Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light
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3
Carr Stereo Podcast
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3
Songfacts Podcast
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2
Load-In Through The Back
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2
ClarkCast Podcast: A podcast about life, love, music, and the pursuit of being awesome
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2
The Sonical.ly Podcast
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2
Ryan Schuiling Live
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2
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