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EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 18 MIN

38 Special Founder Don Barnes on 50 Years, New Music, MTV and Muscle and Melody

from Carr Stereo Podcast · host Terrie Carr

Let's jam with a hit machine! 38 Special! So many killer songs and as we enter a new year that has so many band hitting the road for 50th anniversary tours, I'm thrilled that 38 Special is one of them. I caught up with my old friend, 38 Special founder Don Barnes to talk about that magic catalog of tunes, advice he got from Ronnie Van Zant of Lynyrd Skynyrd, his songwriting heroes, and the "MUSCLE and MELODY" that sustains a band for 50 years. AND the band has a new release to celebrate their 50th called- "MILESTONE" - and Don opens up about crafting their first new record in 20 years. Always a bright light to spend time with Don Barnes. TC Out! Tune in next week!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Let's jam with a hit machine! 38 Special! So many killer songs and as we enter a new year that has so many band hitting the road for 50th anniversary tours, I'm thrilled that 38 Special is one of them. I caught up with my old friend, 38 Special founder Don Barnes to talk about that magic catalog of tunes, advice he got from Ronnie Van Zant of Lynyrd Skynyrd, his songwriting heroes, and the "MUSCLE and MELODY" that sustains a band for 50 years. AND the band has a new release to celebrate their...

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