Billy Talent
USA
Formed: 1999
Years Active: 2000
Genres: Pop/Rock
Styles: Punk Revival, Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Punk-Pop, Emo, Indie Rock, Post-Hardcore, American Underground
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Punk revivalist quartet Billy Talent used to be known as Pezz back in their Streetsville, Ontario, high-school days. But by 1999, the quartet -- vocalist Ben Kowalewicz, guitarist Ian D'Sa, bassist Jon Gallant, and drummer Aaron Solowoniuk -- had adopted a new moniker and were making their way in Toronto with the self-released Watoosh! LP under their belt. The Try Honesty EP followed in 2001; it led to strong local buzz, exposure supporting larger touring acts, and an eventual demo deal with EMI. The band entered the studio in early 2003 with p...
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