Don Barnes
- January 4, 2024
- Guitarist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Don Barnes |
| Occupation | Guitarist |
| Date Of Birth | Dec 3, 1952(1952-12-03) |
| Age | 72 |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | North Dakota |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
Don Barnes Biography
| Name | Don Barnes |
| Birthday | Dec 3 |
| Birth Year | 1952 |
| Home Town | North Dakota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
Don Barnes is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on December 3, 1952 in North Dakota, United States. Southern rock musician and founder of the group 38 Special who played on songs such as “Rockin’ into the Night.”
His band 38 Special, which he was in prior to, 38 Special opened regularly for His former band 38 Special opened regularly for Hank Williams Jr.
Barnes left the band in 1987, with the song “Back to Paradise” (from the movie Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise) being his final hit with the band. He was replaced by Max Carl.
Barnes recorded a solo album ‘Ride the Storm’ in 1989 but wasn’t released due to the record label (A&M Records) being sold. It featured many of the top session musicians of the time, such as Jeff Porcaro and Dann Huff. The album was co-produced by singer-songwriter Martin Briley. Barnes rejoined 38 Special in 1992 and has remained with them ever since. His solo album was released on June 30, 2017 on MelodicRock Records.
His family relocated into Jacksonville, Florida from North Dakota when he was young.
Don Barnes Net Worth
| Net Worth | $10 Million |
| Source Of Income | Guitarist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Don Barnes is one of the richest Guitarist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Don Barnes 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
The band members and he from 38 Special grew up in the same area before they formed the group.
He resigned from 38 Special for other pursuits in 1987.
Richard Donald “Don” Barnes (born December 3, 1952) is an American rock vocalist and guitarist and one of the founding members of the Southern rock band 38 Special. Barnes performed lead vocals on many of the group’s biggest hits, including “Rockin’ into the Night,” “Hold On Loosely,” “Caught Up in You,” “If I’d Been the One,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Like No Other Night,” “Somebody Like You”, “Teacher Teacher”, “Back to Paradise”, “You Keep Runnin’ Away”, “Fantasy Girl” and more.
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Who is Don Barnes Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Don Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Don Barnes celebrates birthday on December 3 of every year.
Top Facts about Don Barnes
- Don Barnes is an American rock vocalist and guitarist.
- He was a founding member of the band 38 Special.
- Barnes co-wrote many of the band’s hit songs.
- His biggest hits include “Hold On Loosely” and “Caught Up in You.”
- Barnes left 38 Special in 2018 but continues to perform solo.
- He has released two solo albums, including “Ride the Storm.”
- Barnes has been performing for over four decades.
- He was born on December 3, 1952, in Mississippi.
- Barnes’ music style includes Southern rock and blues influences.
- He has collaborated with other musicians such as Lynyrd Skynyrd and Eddie Money.
Why did Don Barnes leave 38 special?
In 1984 38 Special toured with the up-and-coming Huey Lewis and the News, who were just breaking huge with their Sports album, and in 1986 they shared the bill with the soon-to-be-platinum-selling hard rock band, Bon Jovi. By 1987, Don Barnes had decided to leave the band to go out on his own.
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.
Who is Don Barnes wife?
Christine Barnes
How old is Don Barnes 38 special?
69 years (December 3, 1952)
Why did 38 Special have 2 drummers?
“I asked Duane why he wanted two drummers and he said, ‘ Because James Brown has two ,’” said Jaimoe. These two drummers, Jaimoe and Butch Trucks, quickly developed a unique musical relationship on and off stage. The two flawlessly combined styles to become one massive drumming machine.