"The Knightsmen" are a 60's band in the truest sense.
These eight musicians were one of the original Indiana
garage bands that performed together in high school in
the mid to late 60's. The band specialized in hit
songs by the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Rascals, Wilson
Pickett, Beach Boys, Sam & Dave, Mitch Ryder, Moody
Blues, Roy Orbison, Cream, Paul Revere and the Raiders,
and more. After hearing live performances of
"Knightsmen" events, Scott "Records" Roddy of the
Indianapolis oldies radio station WGLD 104.5 stated:
"You guys really rock!! I'm really impressed."

Being named the winner of the "Battle of the Bands" in
Indianapolis during the summer of 1968 highlighted the
early years of the band.

1999

In late 1999, they reunited and began playing
throughout the state of Indiana, specializing in
1960's rock classics. The most notable band member is
Karl Hinkle who performed with the Wright Brothers
(Overland Stage) for 10 years on national television
and locations throughout the United States.

2000

In 2000, The Knightsmen cut their first CD of 60âs
hits titled ãFossilized.ä It was a dream come true for
the band because it was something they never had an
opportunity to do in the 60âs.

2002

The Knightsmen expanded the scope of their engagements
and viewing audience in 2002. They brought in 2002 by
playing at the CarQuest Auto Show at the Indiana State
fairgrounds in early February. In June they performed
at the Carmel, Indiana "Gazebo" for the "Summer Music
Concert Series," and in July played in the Greenfield,
Indiana "Summer Music Concert Series." In July they
entertained the National Corvette Club convention.
Continuing into August, the Knightsmen appeared live
on the 15th with Dick Wolfsie on Channel 8 and performed
3 shows at the Indiana State Fair "Main
Street Stage."

2003 

2003 was even more fun with shows at the Marion County
Fair, the Independence Celebration in New Palestine,
Marion's "Crusin' In the Park" festival, the Kenny
Irwin Jr. Memorial Camp, the Main Street Festival in
Columbus, and repeat performances in the summer music
concert series in Carmel and Greenfield.

2004

In 2004 the band played at the Independence Day
Celebration at Hummel Park in Plainfield, Indiana, The
Vogue in Broadripple and repeat performances in
Greenfield, the Indiana State Fair and the Marion
County Fair. The Knightsmen also released their 2nd CD
of 60âs hits titled ãFit to be Tie Dyed.ä

2005

In 2005 the band is again scheduled to play at the
Independence Day Celebration on July 4th at Hummel
Park in Plainfield, Indiana. They will also post a repeat
performance at the Marion County Fair on Wednesday, 
July 27th and the Ducktail Festival in Gas City on
Saturday, September 24th. Be sure to check for other
upcoming Knightsmen events at www.knightsmen.com.

Karl Hinkle: Vocals
Darrell Ball: Vocals
Rob McCoy: Vocals & Percussion
Dave Lee: Keyboard & Vocals
Tom Rea: Bass Guitar
Don Lee: Rythym Guitar
Gary Irwin: Drums
Mark Tribby: Lead Guitar