Don Barnes

Don Barnes
Don Barnes with 38 Special on June 12, 2008 in Hankinson, ND
Background information
Birth name	Don Barnes
Born	December 3, 1952 (1952-12-03) (age 58)
Genres	Southern rock
Occupations	Vocalist, guitarist, musician, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, piano, harmonica, mandolin, slide guitar
Years active	1974–present
Associated acts	38 Special

Don Barnes (born December 3, 1952) is an American rock vocalist and guitarist. He is one of the founding members of the Southern rock band .38 Special. Barnes performed lead vocals on many of the group's biggest hits, including "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," and more.

Barnes left the band in 1987, with the song "Back to Paradise" (from the movie Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise) being his final hit with the band. He was replaced by Max Carl.

He released a self-titled solo album in 1989, featuring many of the top session musicians of the time, such as Jeff Porcaro and Dann Huff.^{[citation needed]} He rejoined .38 Special in the 1990s and has remained with them ever since.

Solo Discography

Albums

• Don Barnes (1989)

References

External links

• 38 Special Website
• Don Barnes live photos

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Name	Barnes, Don
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