HARRIS — After more than four decades, 38 Special continues to bring their signature blast of Southern rock to more than 100 cities a year.

The Island Resort and Casino has announced Harris, will be one of those cities. The Island Showroom dates are April 21-22.

Their many gold and platinum album awards stand in testament to the endurance of a legendary powerhouse.

With sales in excess of 20 million, most associate the band with their arena-rock pop smashes, “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “If I’d Been the One,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Chain Lightnin’,” “Second Chance” and more.

Guitarist/vocalist Don Barnes says it’s all about maintaining that intensity in their live shows. “We never wanted to be one of those bands that had maybe gotten a little soft or complacent over the years,” he said. “We’re a team, and it’s always been kind of an unspoken rule that we don’t slack up, we stack up. We go out there every night to win.”

Completing the team is bassist Barry Dunaway, drummer Gary Moffatt and keyboardist/vocalist Bobby Capps. The most recent addition to the band is legendary virtuoso guitarist and vocalist Jerry Riggs.

Since 1976, the band has released more than 15 albums. And from the start, they’ve toured relentlessly, bringing their signature brand of “muscle and melody” to fans worldwide.

It is that steely determination that lives on in the hearts of these “Wild-Eyed Southern Boys.”

“This music keeps our wheels on the road. We’re a band that’s tried to stay honest with what has driven us over the years,” Barnes said. “We started out with nothing but bold determination to make our own history and to endure. Looking back now, it has been our greatest pride to have persevered and attained that level of success and longevity. For us, it’s the ultimate validation.”

Tickets for 38 Special can be ordered by phone with credit card by calling 877-ISL-SHOW or online at islandresortandcasino.com.