Are there any original members in 38 special?

The founding band members included Van Zant and Don Barnes on vocals and guitar, Jeff Carlisi on guitar, Ken Lyons on bass, Jack Grondin on drums, and Steve Brookins on drums, Larry “L. J.” Junstrom on bass .

Who is the lead singer for 38 special now?

Donald Newton Van Zant (born June 11, 1952) is an American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known for being a member of the band 38 Special, from its formation in 1974 until 2013….

Donnie Van Zant
Instruments	Vocals guitar
Years active	1968–2013
Associated acts	38 Special Van Zant Lynyrd Skynyrd

How many lead singers has 38 special had?

The current 38 lineup consists of guitarist and co-lead singer Don Barnes, rhythm guitarist and co-lead singer Donnie Van Zant, guitarist Danny Chauncey , bassist Larry “L.J.” Junstrom , keyboardist Bobby Capps, and drummer Gary Moffatt.

Is Don Barnes still with 38 special?

Barnes rejoined 38 Special in 1992 and has remained with them ever since. As of 2021, he is the only original member still with the band. His solo album was released on June 30, 2017, on MelodicRock Records….

Don Barnes
Years active	1974–present
Associated acts	38 Special

Who are the remaining original members of Lynyrd Skynyrd?

Guitarist Hughie Thomasson died from a heart attack in 2007. Two years later, keyboardist Billy Powell died from heart problems. Larry Junstrom and Gary Rossington are the only two original band members left alive.

What is 38’s biggest hit?

However, “Second Chance,” became the band’s biggest hit of their career. The song reached all the way to No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 Music charts and No. 1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts.

Is the band 38 Special still together?

38 Special originally got together in 1974 and was founded by long term friends Don Barnes and Donnie Van Zant. Only Don remains with the band yet apart from that, the lineup has remained pretty consistent.

Is Leonard Skinner still alive?

Deceased (1933–2010)
Leonard Skinner/Living or Deceased

What Van Zant brothers are still alive?

He was the older brother of two other rock vocalists: current Lynyrd Skynyrd lead vocalist Johnny Van Zant and Donnie Van Zant, the founder and vocalist of 38 Special….

Ronnie Van Zant
Died	October 20, 1977 (aged 29) Gillsburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Genres	Southern rock blues rock
Occupation(s)	Musician songwriter