.38 Special (band)

The band .38 Special is a Rock and Roll group that was formed in 1975 in Jacksonville, Florida and their musical career began in 1976. They released some concept albums. As of 2004, the band consists of:. Drivetrain (2004). The band have agreed to perform at the Classic response Tsunami Aid concert in the Royal Albert Hall on 31 March 2005 in aid of victims of the tsunami disaster. A Wild-Eyed Christmas Night (2001). The album was nominated for "Album of the Year" at the Classical Brits to held at the Royal Albert Hall on May 26, 2004 and will be performing at the Awards. 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of .38 Special (2000). The album has also reached number 2 on the Billboard Classical Crossover and Heatseeker charts and number one on the ARIA Australian classical album chart as well as top 5 in the .

Live at Sturgis (1999). It was released on January 13, 2004 and has reached number 74 in the Billboard 200 album charts in 2004 and reached the top 50 of the ARIA Australian album charts. Resolution (1997). Nick Patrick, who had produced albums by the Gipsy Kings, Tina Turner and Marvin Gaye produced the bands first album The Opera Band. Bone Against Steel (1991). Amici Forever signed with Arista and started playing high profile gigs such as the FA Cup final and the English rugby union final. Rock & Roll Strategy (1988). The band features two tenors, two soprano singers and a bass-baritone singer.

Flashback: The Best of .38 Special (1987). Tenor Geoff Sewell, originally from New Zealand, came up with the idea of an "opera band" mixing traditional opera with contemporary pop. Strength in Numbers (1986). The members of Amici Forever met when rehearsing and performing at opera venues around the world. Tour de Force (1983). The bands first album The Opera Band released in 2004 has reached number one on the Australian classical charts, number 2 on the US classical charts and top 5 in the UK classical charts. Special Forces (1982). Amici Forever is a band of five classically trained singers who mix opera with pop music.

Wild-Eyed Southern Boys (1981). All Music Guide Amici Forever article (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&uid=UIDMISS70311071654390588&sql=Brj9fs37wa3dg/). Rockin' Into the Night (1980). Amici Forever web page (http://www.amiciforever.com/). Wild Eyed & Live (1978). The Opera Band (2004). Special Delivery (1978). Nick Garrett (England (bass baritone).

.38 Special (1977). David Habbin (England) (tenor). Geoff Sewell (New Zealand) (tenor). Tsakane Valentine (South Africa) (soprano). Jo Appleby (England) (soprano).