The Dark

HOWTH, CO. DUBLIN

1979 - 1980

A detailed page has not yet been completed for this artist. If you have information available, please send this to the following address feedback@irishmusicdb.com OVERVIEW The Dark was the original name for the band which later morphed into Spies and is believed to have been active aroud 1979. The lineup featured Joey Barry [Vocals], Gerry Leonard [Lead Guitar], Peter Leonard [Rhythm Guitar], Alex McGrath [Bass Guitar] and Gerry Daly [Drums]. The Dark, as a band was short-lived and the outfit soon morphed into Spies with Stuart McMillan replacing Gerry on drums. Joey and Gerry went on to play together again as part of Above The Thunderclouds before pursuing different musical paths. Joey joined Thee Amazing Colossal Men who, subsequently, became Compulaion. Gerry, on the other hand, formed Hinterland along with Donal Coughlan before launching a solo career under the Spooky Ghost alias. 1979 - Band active 1980 - The Dark re-emerges as Spies FAMILY TREE LINKS Above The Thunderclouds, Compulsion, Hinterland, Spies, Spooky Ghost, Thee Amazing Colossal Men