.38 Special's 1980 Concert History

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. By the early 1980s, the band began incorporating elements of blues rock, pop rock, and arena rock into their sound, kicking off a string of successful albums and singles.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 05, 1980
The Rossington Collins Band / 38 Special
  Setlists
New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Dec 03, 1980
.38 Special / Rossington Collins Band

Rossington Collins & .38 special

  Photos
Stabler Arena, Lehigh University Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 02, 1980
Rossington Collins Band / .38 Special

Rossington Collins Band

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Memorial Auditorium Utica, New York, United States
Nov 26, 1980
Rossington Collins Band / .38 Special
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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 24, 1980
Rossington Collins Band / .38 Special
  Photos   Setlists
Capitol Theatre Passaic, New Jersey, United States
Show Duplicate for Nov 24, 1980
Nov 14, 1980
Molly Hatchet / 38 Special Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena Binghamton, New York, United States
Aug 02, 1980
REO Speedwagon / Kansas / 38 Special / Ronnie Montrose and Gamma / UFO

Day on the Green

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Oakland, California, United States
Jun 21, 1980
Molly Hatchet / 38 Special / Henry Paul Band

Main Event Summer 1980

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Portsmouth Stadium Portsmouth virginia
May 07, 1980
R.E.O. Speedwagon / .38 Special Crisler arena Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Show Duplicate for May 07, 1980
May 02, 1980
REO Speedwagon / .38 Special

A DECADE OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL

  Setlists
Robertson Memorial Fieldhouse, Bradley University Peoria, Illinois, United States

Photos from 1980 View All 1980 Photos


Rush / 38 Special on Mar 20, 1980 [652-small]

Rush / 38 Special
Mar 20, 1980
 Portland, Oregon, United States
  Uploaded by T Daddy Ros

Pat Travers / .38 Special on Apr 12, 1980 [278-small]

Pat Travers / .38 Special
Apr 12, 1980
 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
  Uploaded by Glenn G.

Rossington Collins Band / .38 Special on Nov 26, 1980 [979-small]

Rossington Collins Band / .38 Special
Nov 26, 1980
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Rush / .38 Special on Apr 22, 1980 [955-small]

Rush / .38 Special
Apr 22, 1980
 Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
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Rossington Collins Band / .38 Special on Nov 24, 1980 [829-small]

Rossington Collins Band / .38 Special
Nov 24, 1980
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Atlanta Rhythm Section / .38 Special on Feb 2, 1980 [832-small]

Atlanta Rhythm Section / .38 Special
Feb 2, 1980
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
  Uploaded by Zimtrim

Rush / .38 Special on Apr 29, 1980 [061-small]

Rush / .38 Special
Apr 29, 1980
 Columbus, Ohio, United States
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.38 Special / Rossington Collins Band on Dec 3, 1980 [503-small]

.38 Special / Rossington Collins Band
Dec 3, 1980
 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
  Uploaded by Charlie Kennedy

Atlanta Rhythm Section / .38 Special on Feb 2, 1980 [656-small]

Atlanta Rhythm Section / .38 Special
Feb 2, 1980
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
  Uploaded by Zimtrim

Rossington Collins Band / .38 Special on Nov 24, 1980 [730-small]

Rossington Collins Band / .38 Special
Nov 24, 1980
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
  Uploaded by Zimtrim

Molly Hatchet / 38 Special / Henry Paul Band on Jun 21, 1980 [658-small]

Molly Hatchet / 38 Special / Henry Paul Band
Jun 21, 1980
 Portsmouth virginia
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Rush  / 38 Special on Apr 24, 1980 [754-small]

Rush / 38 Special
Apr 24, 1980
 Toledo, Ohio, United States
  Uploaded by Cardude

Rock
Pop Rock
Hard Rock
Classic Rock
Blues Rock
Soft Rock
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Country Rock
Mellow Gold
Southern Rock
Glam Metal
Arena Rock
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2024 57 concerts
2023 57 concerts
2022 66 concerts
2021 58 concerts
2020 24 concerts
2019 53 concerts
2018 52 concerts
2017 72 concerts
2016 76 concerts
2015 84 concerts
2014 75 concerts
2013 71 concerts
2012 64 concerts
2011 76 concerts
2010 95 concerts
2009 85 concerts
2008 92 concerts
2007 91 concerts
2006 86 concerts
2005 99 concerts
2004 26 concerts
2003 17 concerts
2002 10 concerts
2001 12 concerts
2000 5 concerts
1999 11 concerts
1998 9 concerts
1997 5 concerts
1996 11 concerts
1995 15 concerts
1994 12 concerts
1993 13 concerts
1992 12 concerts
1991 8 concerts
1990 11 concerts
1989 8 concerts
1988 4 concerts
1987 3 concerts
1986 38 concerts
1985 2 concerts
1984 46 concerts
1983 6 concerts
1982 49 concerts
1981 41 concerts
1980 37 concerts
1979 1 concert
1978 5 concerts
1977 19 concerts
1976 11 concerts
1973 1 concert
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Jfjton Oct 16, 2020

Rock on Barry & Lydia Dunaway!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has .38 Special had?

.38 Special has had 1,881 concerts.

What genre is .38 Special?

.38 Special is most often considered to be Rock, Pop Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Blues Rock, Soft Rock, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), Country Rock, Mellow Gold, Southern Rock, Glam Metal, and Arena Rock.

When is the next .38 Special concert?

The next .38 Special concert is on July 05, 2024 at Blue Gate Performing Arts Center in Shipshewana, Indiana, United States. The bands performing are: .38 Special / R.B. Stone.

When was the last .38 Special concert?

The last .38 Special concert was on June 14, 2024 at Weldon Mills Theatre in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States.

What setlist does .38 Special play live?

The songs that .38 Special performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the May 18, 2024 concert at The Honeywell Center in Wabash, Indiana, United States:

  1. Rockin' Into the Night
  2. Wild-Eyed Southern Boys
  3. Back Where You Belong
  4. The Sound of Your Voice
  5. Back to Paradise
  6. Honky Tonk Dancer
  7. Rough-Housin'
  8. Teacher, Teacher
  9. You Keep Runnin' Away
  10. Somebody Like You
  11. Second Chance
  12. Like No Other Night
  13. Heart's on Fire
  14. Radar Rider
  15. If I'd Been the One
  16. Fantasy Girl
  17. Trooper With an Attitude
  18. Caught Up in You
  19. Chain Lightnin'
  20. Hold On Loosely
  21. Travelin' Band

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