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Billy Talent

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Billy Talent is the name of a Canadian punk rock music group consisting of the band members Benjamin Kowalewicz (vocals), Ian D'San (guitar), Jon Gallant (bass) and Aaron Solowoniuk (drums).

The group originally performed under the stage name Pezz, and under this name they released their first LP which was entitled Watoosh in 1998. The group soon changed 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 was inspired by the name of a guitarist in the the film and novel Hard Core Logo who was named Billy Tallent.

Billy Talent won the award for best new music group at the 2004 Juno awards.

Discography

Albums

  • Billy Talent (self titled, 2003)

EPs/Singles

  • Try Honesty (2001)

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