If Only Bands Were Still Like This..., From the age of guitar-driven pop music
Mudbone
Jun 15 2012, 06:38 PM
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38 Special is a Southern rock band that was popular here in the US back in the 80's. One of the members is one of the Van Zandt brothers, of Lynyrd Skynyrd fame. I'm not sure if they reached any degree of fame outside of the US. They play straight up rock guitar, and if there ever was a "blueprint" of how to make a great rock band, they followed it to a fault. All the guitar hooks are there, and so are the memorable choruses.

I like them because of the effectiveness of their simplicity. The guitar parts are rarely, if ever complicated, and do an excellent job of creating the mood and atmosphere. The guitar fills are tasteful and never over the top, and the solos are more melodic and memorable than flashy. This really proves you don't need to be a virtuoso to write great songs.

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- Mudbone   If Only Bands Were Still Like This...   Jun 15 2012, 06:38 PM
- - Ben Higgins   I remember that Iron Maiden supported 38 Special w...   Jun 15 2012, 08:49 PM
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- - SirJamsalot   Now you're talking my generation They were de...   Jun 15 2012, 11:33 PM
- - fkalich   They were a good band. I actually play the ...   Jun 16 2012, 12:39 AM
- - TreyDeschamp   38 special is so great. Such catchy stuff!   Jun 16 2012, 03:11 AM
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