In 1979 at the tender age of 8, Darren started his musical career playing cymbals with the 25th North Staffs Boys Brigade and later Pit Percussion. The Boys Brigade played a big part in Darren's life as he spent 12 years working his way through the ranks finishing as an officer in charge of the Junior Section.

 

In 1991, Darren left to join Stoke BB, where he marched for two seasons. His favourite season was his final one, playing themes from James Bond. In 1993, he marched the first season with a new independent corps known as the Staffordshire Knights. He then marched the subsequent year with SK before having to leave, due to work commitments.

 

After a total of 13 years away from the corps, watching and supporting from a distance (the Lake District via the web), we are pleased to welcome Darren back to the corps as a member of our Pit instructional team.

Darren's favourite UK corps were Valley Sound, Conquest Alliance and the Beechmen, and his favourite US corps would be Phantom Regiment, Cadets and the Blue Devils