Also known as Clark Years active 1999–2007 Associated acts Arcade Fire | Labels Zunior Records Genre Indie rock | |
Past members John TielliMatt GagnonMike DubuePhilip Shaw BovaAndrew McCormackVish KhannaJeremy GaraTim KingsburyRobin BuckleyDan NeillRyan MyshrallJordy WalkerCorwin Fox Albums Terra Incognita:By Land, Sea & Air Members Jeremy Gara, Tim Kingsbury, Vish Khanna, John Tielli, Philip Shaw Bova | ||
CLARK the band was a Canadian indie rock band operating out of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The band was formed in Ottawa in 1999 by John Tielli who sang, played guitar and composed. Initially named simply "Clark", the group found this problematic due to other groups being identically or similarly named. It was decided that using the name "CLARK the band" would help to alleviate the issue.
The group's roster changed throughout its existence with Tielli being the only consistent member. Primary members also included Matt Gagnon on bass and vocals, Mike Dubue on keyboards and vocals, Philip Shaw Bova on drums, Andrew McCormack on drums, Jeremy Gara on drums, Tim Kingsbury on bass and vocals, Vish Khanna on drums, Robin Buckley on drums, Dan Neill on drums, vocals and keyboards, Ryan Myshrall on bass, Jordy Walker on drums and Corwin Fox on bass and vocals.
In 2001, the group release its full-length debut, Terra Incognito: By Land, Sea and Air. It received positive reviews from the Ottawa Citizen, Eye Weekly, and CBC Radio's Bandwidth. In another positive review of the album, Kevin Jagernauth wrote, "Clark's hybrid of angular rock 'n' roll with an eighties keyboard pop sound is refreshing."
The group disbanded in 2007. Tielli has since moved to Toronto and formed the group Metal Kites.
Songs
Tonight I Belong In this CellTerra Incognita:By Land - Sea & Air · 2000
Fall DownTerra Incognita:By Land - Sea & Air · 2000
Night TrainTerra Incognita:By Land - Sea & Air · 2000