CLARK the band was a Canadian indie rock band operating out of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

History The band was formed in Ottawa in 1999 by John Tielli who sang, played guitar and composed. Initially named simply "Clark", the group began using the name "CLARK the band" to differentiate themselves from other similarly named bands.

The group's roster changed throughout its existence; Tielli was 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.. Chart Attack - Aug 26, 2005

In 2000, the band released a three-song EP titled Clark.

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.Smiderle, Wes (January 31, 2002). "Star's brother rocks his own way: John Tielli finds a home in Ottawa", Ottawa Citizen, p. E3. Reviewer Kevin Jagernauth called Clark's combination of rock with eighties keyboard pop refreshing.Jagernauth, Kevin (2002). "Clark: Terra Incognita: By Land, Sea & Air", Broken Pencil (18): 75.

The album The Woods, released in 2005, combined Tielli's distinctive vocal style with pop and rock metal instrumentation.. Chart Attack, Jun 27, 2005"Clark The Woods". Exclaim!, By Vish Khanna. Aug 01, 2005Sayani, Fateema (August 25, 2005). "Clark the band deals and heals", Ottawa Citizen, p. F3.

The group disbanded in 2007. Tielli has since moved to Toronto and formed the group Metal Kites.(June 1, 2010). "It ain't heavy, but this metal can fly", Cowichan News Leader Pictorial, p. 66.

Discography Year Album Label 2000 ClarkIndependent Release 2001 Terra Incognita - By Land, Sea and Air 2005 The WoodsZunior

See also

Music of Canada Canadian rock List of bands from Canada List of Canadian musicians :Category:Canadian musical groups

References

External links Official site of Zunior Label Official site of Metal Kites CLARK the band on MySpace