38 Special Tickets

Fifty years together. 20 million records sold. More than 15 albums of guitar-driven southern rock stacked high with hits like "Hold On Loosely," "Caught Up In You," and "Rockin' Into The Night." 38 Special is proof that there's strength in numbers.

Formed in 1974, the band toured tirelessly from the start, sharpening the explosive live show that's been 38 Special's calling card for a half-century. Along the way, the Florida natives fine-tuned their sound: a blend of muscle and melody, filled with the arena-rock pop hooks that became staples of FM radio. Years passed... trends changed... some band members retired from the rigors... but 38 Special remained, hitting the road year after year, flying the flag for an enduring form of classic rock & roll that never dies.

As 38 Special enters its sixth decade together, the music continues with Milestone. It's the band's first studio album in more than 20 years, and it showcases a group of road warriors with plenty of miles left in the tank. Fueled up on snarling guitars, anthemic melodies, and the desire to break new ground, they update their sound for the 2020s, bridging the gap between past and present without forgetting their rock & roll roots.

Barnes has been putting in the work ever since forming 38 Special in Jacksonville, Florida with Donnie Van Zant -- younger brother of Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman Ronnie Van Zant -- a talented vocalist and guitarist who left the band in 2013 for health reasons. The group had dedicated themselves to the long, steady climb from small clubs to big arenas. Years later that spirit is alive and well on Milestone.

"I'll always respect and revere the original guys in this band," he says. "We went through hell together. We suffered, starved and ultimately triumphed. Those guys are the finest people I could've gone through my youth with and we're still friends. In my mind, they are legends and kings. We love each other and stay in touch."

"Some of the 'new' members have been here over 30 years and they are my brothers, too. We've built our mission out of sheer stamina and fortitude -- and after all this time together, we've learned that if we're gonna do something, we should fiercely go at it and do it the best we possibly can. That's why we worked so hard on Milestone. It's a great ride." And the ride isn't over!