DARK SIDE

Brandenburg, Kentucky

 

Taking their name from the flip side the Shadows Of Knight's 'Gloria,' Bradenburg, Kentucky's Dark Side performed all over north central Kentucky and southern Indiana.  The grTaking their name from the flip side the Shadows Of Knight's 'Gloria,' Bradenburg, Kentucky's Dark Side performed all over north central Kentucky and southern Indiana.  The group was one of three popular combos that drummer George "Bill" Troutman performed with during the '60s.  The Dark Side recorded a never-released demo and made a television appearance before disbanding.  In 1997, they performed for a very well-received high school reunion appearance. rmed with during the '60s.  The Dark Side recorded a never-released demo and made a television appearance before disbaneived high school reunion appearance.

 The Dark Side was formed in late 1965 in Brandenburg, Kentucky. Brandenburg is a town along the Ohio river about 30 miles from Louisville and about 15 miles from Fort Knox, Kentucky. 
 The Dark Side was formed in late 1965 in Brandenburg, Kentucky. Brandenburg is a town along the Ohio river about 30 miles from Louisville and about 15 miles from Fort Knox, Kentucky. 
Stanley Johnston, who played bass guitar with us in The Kraftsmen, and his brother Bradley had been discussing starting a new band with me on drums, Stanley on base, Bradley as front man/vocals and Tom Miller on keyboards with Rudy DeWitt as lead guitar.

The Dark Side
Rudy DeWitt - lead guitar
Tom Miller - keyboards
Bradley Johnston - vocals
Stanley Johnston - bass guitar
George "Bill" Troutman - drums

The Dark Side was influenced a lot by the British rock bands and rhythm and blues groups.  Bands that had an impact on our sound were groups like The Animals, Gerry and The Pacemakers, The Beatles, The Hollies and The Kinks. Other bands whose songs we liked to cover were Question Mark and The Mysterians, The Kingsmen, Sam and Dave, James Brown, and The Righteous Brothers.   
We were booked at the Meade County Teen Club, located in the old high school in central Brandenburg, often. We played at roller rinks for dances; we also played at other schools, county fairs, graduation parties, and other social gatherings.   The Dark Side was primarily a cover band. We did not write much original music. Those songs that were written were done by Tom Miller and Rudy DeWitt.

REUNION PICS

The Dark Side at MCHS Class of The Dark Side at MCHS Class of 1967's 30 Year Reunion1967's 30 Year Reunion

 

Practicing for the Meade County Fair 2003

At Doe Valley

(courtesy 60sGARAGEBANDS)

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