The Powers of Darkness from Union City, CA

The Powers of Darkness from left: unidentified, Dave Moreno, Anthony Anchundo, Dave Perry and unidentified. Photo taken at Southland Mall in Hayward Eric Burdon of the Animals with Dave Moreno of Powers of Darkness The Powers of Darkness came from Union City, though they’re sometimes noted as from Hayward. Members included: Dave Moreno – bass and vocals Dave Perry – drums Tony Anchundo – rhythm guitar and vocals It’s possible Sal Saccardo from the Just VI replaced Dave Perry on drums at some point. Candelario ‘Candy’ Moreno managed the group. The Powers of Darkness played shows in Newark, Fremont and Hayward at the roller rink on Mission Blvd, and a senior prom at Gonzales Union High School in the Salinas Valley. Their most well-publicized show was the Spotlight ’66 concert on November 25, 1966 at Logan High School in Union City with Mel Carter, the Just VI and the New Chessmen, M.C.’d by Johnny Holliday of KYA. The group took part in a televised event in Modesto, but that seems to be…