THE KNIGHTS LEGACY DRUMLINE

FROM THE PAST, INTO THE FUTURE.

The Knights Legacy Drumline is an exciting all-ages marching arts percussion ensemble that is active in and around the northwest Illinois communities of Geneseo, Kewanee, Rock Falls, and the Quad Cities metro area of Illinois and Iowa.

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1983

Back in the day: 1983 Geneseo Knights, our largest corps and arguably our most successful season. Some of these musicians still play in our llne today.

2023

The Knightline family is all smiles after a good rehearsal, all ages and backgrounds coming together to share their love of music… and food!

The Knightline taps into our rich musical heritage and combines it with a dynamic and upbeat forward-looking attitude, reflecting music’s power to bring together people of all ages and backgrounds.

The Knightline traces its roots to the drumlines of the Knights Drum and Bugle Corps of Kewanee (Black Knights), Geneseo, and the Quad Cities (1966 – 1995).

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Our members have included Knights alumni from all of our eras, and their siblings, cousins, spouses, and children (many now grown with families of their own). Many Knights went on to become music educators, and a number of their present and former students are now valued members of our group as well.

We have also welcomed many veterans from other corps and marching organizations. We used to meet on the field of competition, and now all are a welcome part of our Knightline family. Many of their corps were also from the greater midwest region, as well as the east and west coasts. This list represents some of the most storied names in the activity:

  • Cadets - Garfield, NJ

  • Cavaliers - Park Ridge/Rosemont IL

  • Colts - Dubuque IA

  • Emerald Knights - Cedar Rapids IA

  • Knights - Kewanee/Geneseo/Quad Cities

  • Madison Scouts - Madison WI

  • Phantom Regiment - Rockford/Loves Park IL

  • Statesmen - Springfield IL

  • Strikers - Crystal Lake IL

  • Suncoast Sound - Clearwater, FL

  • Troopers - Casper WY

  • Troopers Legacy Corps - Casper WY

  • Vanguard - Santa Clara CA

… and more high school and college music programs than we can count!

Regardless of age or background, all of us share a love of music, the marching arts, and the joy of playing drums with our friends.

In many respects, the story of the Knightline is a story of “never say never again.” It is a story that continues to be written, one new and exciting chapter at a time!

The Tenor, Snare, and Bass Drum lines warming up inside a garage bay while waiting for the rain outside to pass.

2024

When the warm-ups begin, the game face goes on.

2017: The World’s Most Dangerous Bass Drum Line

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(Aug. 8th update: Due to conflicts, our Knightline T-Shirt order window is being pushed back until after the SoundSport performance. We will announce it here and through the usual channels when the order form goes live.)