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Kim Clarke (guitar, vocals)
Jay Johnson (drums)
Jack Matthews (guitar)
Elmar Spanier (bass)
The Bonus Boys were formed in 1979 by singer/songwriter Kim Clarke, aided and abetted by lead guitarist, Jack Matthews. Matthews knew drummer Johnson from previous musical encounters and Spanier was a mutual connection from the Vancouver music scene.
They recorded their first 45rpm single, "Wasting Our Time" and "Everytime I See A Car Like Yours Go By" in the later part of 1979 and released it on their own Tsunami label. Their manager, Adrian D. did a remarkable job promoting the band, eventually securing shows in local clubs when clubs realized that there was actually an audience for new music.
After winning a battle of the bands at a local strip/rock club the band were afforded the opportunity to record their second single "I Want To Work In A Bank" and "Confusing Ourselves". This quirky single went on to receive good air play on some of the local commercial radio stations.
After the recording of their proposed third single, "So Sad" and "Head For The Hills" the band fractured into other projects and eventually disbanded.
In 1984, three out of the four members went on to form Moccasin Telegraph with new bass player Barry Weih.
Clarke would go on to record a College hit with his song "It's A Grey Day" in 1986. In the '90s he played with successful touring act The Falcons. Clarke died from a long bought of cancer on December 30, 2010 in London, Ontario; Spanier and Johnson still play around the Vancouver area; Matthews still plays but has grown disenchanted with Canada and Canadian music.
with notes from Kim Clarke and Jack Matthews
Singles
1979 Wasting Our Time/Everytime I See A Car Like Yours Go By (Tsunami)
1980 I Want To Work In A Bank/Confusing Ourselves (Tsunami)
Albums
Video
Compilation Tracks
1979 "Wasting Our Time" on 'Vancouver Nuggets' (Ltd. Edition Bootleg Comp. Cassette)
Official Bonus Boys MySpace
Official Kim Clarke MySpace
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