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Does 38 Special still play?

After more than three decades together, 38 Special is still playing more than 100 shows per year. And at every one of them, thousands of audience members are completely blindsided by the power and muscle of the band's performance.

Who is singing for 38 Special now?

Bobby Capps

The man pounding the boards! Having played throughout Florida's local club scene, Arkansas native Bobby Capps has found his home as keyboardist and vocalist for 38 Special. Since 1991, Bobby's contributions have helped round out the band's distinctive southern sound.

Regarding this, where is the band 38 special?

Jacksonville Florida

38 Special – Overview

38 Special is a southern rock band with their roots firmly based in Jacksonville Florida. Forming in 1975, guitarist Don Barnes and singer Donnie Van Zant come together and start the band.

Why does 38 Special have 2 drummers?

"I asked Duane why he wanted two drummers and he said, 'Because James Brown has two,'" said Jaimoe. These two drummers, Jaimoe and Butch Trucks, quickly developed a unique musical relationship on and off stage. The two flawlessly combined styles to become one massive drumming machine.

When was 38 Special popular?

38 Special's popularity dipped in the late '80s as MTV-sponsored pop and heavy metal cut into their audience. Though the band had their biggest hit in 1989 with the ballad "Second Chance," it proved to be their last gasp -- they faded away in the early '90s, retiring to the oldies circuit.

Correspondingly, why is it called 38 special?

357 inches (36 caliber/9.07 mm), with the ". 38" referring to the approximate diameter of the loaded brass case. This came about because the original 38-caliber cartridge, the . 38 Short Colt, was designed for use in converted .

Can a 38 shoot 357 bullets?

No; . 357 Magnum was specifically designed so it cannot be fired from handguns chambered in . 38 Special, but you can shoot .

How many bullets does a 38 Special hold?

5 to 6 rounds

Magazine Capacity. A . 38 Special can hold 5 to 6 rounds while a 9mm Luger can hold up to 18 rounds.

Correspondingly, how long does a 38 special concert last?

about 2-3 hours

Most 38 Special concerts last about 2-3 hours but can run shorter or longer depending on the opening acts, encore, etc.

Is 38 Special in the rock n Roll Hall of Fame?

In the semifinal round of voting for this month's Ultimate Classic Rock Hall of Fame inductee, Heart and 38 Special emerged victorious -- but there's still one more round to get through, and now they'll have to face each other to determine the winner.

By Malina Terell