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Formed in 1974, the band toured tirelessly from the start, sharpening the explosive live show that's been 38 Special's calling card for a half-century. Along the way, the Florida natives fine-tuned their sound too: a blend of muscle and melody, filled with the arena-rock pop hooks that would soon become staples of FM radio.
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Written by Tina H
Sometimes, fans are unaware of the juicy backstory behind some of their favorite tracks that made a band's career. The rock band .38 Special released a 1983 rock song that was born out of tensions with its songwriter...
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38 Special
Viejas Casino & Resort - Concerts in the Park • Alpine, CA • 2026 • 8:00 PM
38 Special: 50 Year Legacy Tour
Uptown Theatre Napa • Napa, CA • 2026 • 8:00 PM
Foreigner: Celebrating Fifty Years with 38 Special
The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort • Lincoln, CA • 2026 • 7:00 PM
Foreigner: Celebrating Fifty Years with 38 Special
The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort • Lincoln, CA • 2026 • 7:00 PM
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We have identified 2 historical live performances associated with 38 Special. This surface shows metadata only. No playback, no downloads, no files.
Tingley
Jul 20, 1982
Tingley · Coliseum Albuquerque · NM\
1 known archive record
Tingley
Jul 25, 1981
Tingley · Coliseum Albuquerque · NM\
1 known archive record
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Tingley
Jul 20, 1982
Tingley · Coliseum Albuquerque · NM\
1 archive record is associated with this performance.
Tingley
Jul 25, 1981
Tingley · Coliseum Albuquerque · NM\
1 archive record is associated with this performance.
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