38 Special live in concert.
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38 Special

9
critic concert reviews
rock

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating  

75
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LAST 12 MONTHS RATING  
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Critic Consensus

Based on 9 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that 38 Special is rated as an enjoyable live performer, though not exceptional overall.

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Latest release

Foolish Games (Live 1979) (December 20, 2021)

artist info

GENRE
rock
ORIGIN
Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, United States (1974 - present)
BIO
38 Special is an American rock band. Formed by vocalist Donnie Van Zant in 1975 in Jacksonville, Florida, the band initially had a straight-ahead Southern rock sound, much like Lynyrd Skynyrd, the band of his older brother Ronnie.
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CRITIC concert REVIEWS

Chicago Concert Reviews (USA)

October 26, 2023
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“Hold On Loosely” heavyweights 38 Special have the Genesee Theatre “Rockin’ Into The Night”

Rock Show Critique (USA)

July 30, 2022
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38 Special Sets Downs Attendance Record.

Local Spins (USA)

August 20, 2021
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The '80s rock band's first-ever show at the amphitheater on Thursday felt like a race to reviewer Lorilee Craker, but the capacity crowd did get to hear some fan favorites. Review, photo gallery.

1013 Music Reviews (USA)

August 15, 2021
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Down by the Riverside, Rochester MN, USA

1013 Music Reviews (USA)

March 6, 2017
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Fans of both genres came together at Treasure Island Resort & Casino Saturday night (3/4) to rock out with 38 Special after stomping their boots to Jamey Johnson.

Jam Magazine (USA)

October 11, 2013
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Back in the 70's the legendary Ronnie Van Zant and Lynyrd Skynyrd were the kings of Southern Rock, but the 80's were dominated by his little brother, Donnie Van Zant's band, 38 Special.

Rock Show Critique (USA)

August 8, 2013
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Southern rockers 38 Special and Blue oyster Cult both whom played separate shows at Artpark in 2011 teamed up to give the crowd a rock solid bill.

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