Billy Talent is the name of a Canadian punk rock music group consisting of the band members Benjamin Kowalewicz (vocals), Ian D'Sa (guitar), Jon Gallant (bass) and Aaron Solowoniuk (drums). Originally from Mississauga, Ontario, they are now based in downtown Toronto.
The group originally performed under the stage name Pezz, under which they released their first single entitled Watoosh in 1998. The group soon rechristened themselves Billy Talent and released the EP Try Honesty in 2001.
None of the actual band members are named Billy Talent. The name was inspired by the name of a guitarist in the the film and novel Hard Core Logo (written by Michael Turner).
Billy Talent won the award for Best New Group at the 2004 Juno Awards and also for Group of the Year and Album of the Year at the 2005 Juno Awards.
Discography
Albums
EPs/Singles
- Try Honesty (2001)
- The Ex (2004)
- River Below (2004)
- Nothing To Lose (2005)
External links
Last updated: 05-21-2005 10:34:02
