CLARK the band
| Company type | Indie rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1999 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Founder | John Tielli |
| Defunct | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Ottawa , Canada |
Key people | John Tielli, Matt Gagnon, Mike Dubue, Philip Shaw Bova, Andrew McCormack, Jeremy Gara, Tim Kingsbury, Vish Khanna, Robin Buckley, Dan Neill, Ryan Myshrall, Jordy Walker, Corwin Fox |
| Products | Music albums and EPs |
CLARK the band was an indie rock ensemble originating from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
History
Established in Ottawa in 1999 by John Tielli, who remained the only continuous member throughout, the group initially performed under the name "Clark." To distinguish themselves from other bands with similar names, they later adopted the moniker "CLARK the band."
The band's roster changed frequently, featuring key contributors such as Matt Gagnon (bass, vocals), Mike Dubue (keyboards, vocals), Philip Shaw Bova (drums), Andrew McCormack (drums), Jeremy Gara (drums), Tim Kingsbury (bass, vocals), Vish Khanna (drums), Robin Buckley (drums), Dan Neill (drums, vocals, keyboards), Ryan Myshrall (bass), Jordy Walker (drums), and Corwin Fox (bass, vocals).
In 2000, CLARK the band issued a three-track EP named Clark. Their first full-length album, Terra Incognito: By Land, Sea and Air, was released in 2001 and garnered favorable critiques from sources such as the Ottawa Citizen, Eye Weekly, and CBC Radio's Bandwidth. Reviewers highlighted their fusion of rock elements with 1980s-style keyboard pop.
The 2005 release The Woods featured Tielli’s unique vocal style paired with a mix of pop and rock-metal sounds. Although the album received critical acclaim, the band dissolved in 2007. Afterward, Tielli moved to Toronto and initiated a new project called Metal Kites.
Discography
| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Clark | Independent Release |
| 2001 | Terra Incognita - By Land, Sea and Air | |
| 2005 | The Woods | Zunior |
See also
- Music of Canada
- Canadian rock
- List of bands from Canada
- List of Canadian musicians
- Category:Canadian musical groups