How Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Plane Crash Fueled the Rise of 38 Special
6.9K views · May 22, 2026 · Music
Comments · 48
@bkee62 · 4 months ago
This video should have a million views. Don Barnes is a ROCKSTAR.
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@richhardesty5013 · 18 hours ago
To this day my absolute favorite live concert to listen to is .38 Special live at Sturgis in 1999. Can't stop listening to it.
@BobC-bc · 3 months ago (edited)
I met Don Barnes and Jeff Carlisi at Studio One in Doraville Georgia back in 1979/80 when they were recording their album "Wild Eyed Southern Boys". At the time I detailed cars for Rodney Mills and others that worked at Studio One. They were all super nice to me. I remember playing pinball at the Studio with Don and Jeff. I went all over the southeast to see them in concert and they always gave me backstage passes. I haven't seen Don in person in maybe 20 years. I sure would like to talk to him again about old times and how good they were to me. THANK YOU DON for the music and the kindness you showed towards me back then.
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@jdffurr3237 · 3 months ago
Don seems like Such a great guy,love his outlook,and great music
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@jeffbaylor5878 · 3 months ago
Jeff Carlisi was a HUGE part of the success as well. A great group!
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@BulldogSmithFarmsEDC · 1 month ago
That was great. .38, was one of the bands that let my band open for them, around Fla, when we were young. I have so many amazing memories with them.
@DavidWright-z2k · 4 months ago (edited)
Don & 38 Special has been one of my favorites since the late 70's The catalogue of music is amazing, and the band has always been one of the best. Hugely underrated in my humble opinion. Saw them last year, and they sounded awesome! Don's voice is iconic, and his writing is off the chart! Had always wondered about Don's LP Junior. So glad he talked about it. Great Interview!! Thank you so much for sharing!! As for the plane crash . . I remember it like it was yesterday. I was just about to turn 18 at the time. Got in my car that morning to go pick up some friends and go to school. (Fairhope High in Fairhope, AL). I turned on the radio, and the first thing I heard was the report of the crash. I went and picked up a couple of my band buddies, we skipped school, and listened to Skynyrd all day. It was, and is still a very, very sad day.
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@roertsgrooters-mf2oy · 2 months ago
I have been blessed all my life Ronnies Lynyrd Skynyrd 2 Donnies Barns & VanZant Johnnys Skynyrd Molly Hatchet l live and breathe Southern Rock
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@PlayThatPodcast · 4 months ago
Fantastic interview. Thank you again for bringing me on to ask Don a question! 🙏
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@carmelotansengco4605 · 1 month ago
Among my favorite voices. Caught Up in You and If I'd been the One are special songs for me. Love them. Both remind me of a girl I met in first year high. Really miss her.
@winslowredcross2835 · 4 months ago (edited)
It would have been great to see these Jacksonville bands coming up in the 60's. Amazing musicians! 38 Special is a great band in their own right and Don Barnes is a legend! Great interview! Thank you! Thank you Don!
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@marilynkennedy1579 · 4 months ago
Can’t wait to see 38 Special in Macon GA next month! Have seen them before and they were excellent! Congratulations Don on 50 years of great music🎸👏🏻
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