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Billy Talent (formerly known as Pezz and often shortened to BT) is a Canada|Canadian Rock music|rock band formed in 1993 in Mississauga, Ontario. The band consists of Benjamin Kowalewicz (lead vocals|vocals), Ian D'Sa (lead guitar|guitar/backing vocals|vocals), Jonathan Gallant (Bass guitar|bass/backing vocals|vocals) and Aaron Solowoniuk (Drum kit|drums/percussion).

Although they are often described as having punk rock roots, the band claims that they have no bands that they have drawn inspiration from; they did not "emulate popular bands at the time." The sound is original and unique, something different that they recognized when they first started playing together.<ref name=MuchBio>[http://www.muchmusic.com/music/artists/bio.asp?artist=785 Artist Bio: Billy Talent]. MuchMusic|MuchMusic.com. Retrieved on July 12, 2007.</ref>

{{cquote|Music for us depends on the individuals you are playing with, and individually we are all at our best in the context of this band. Our collaboration and chemistry work. For years we tried to find our sound, but everything started happening when we simply accepted what we are. When you find your voice, everything else follows suit.|4=Benjamin Kowalewicz|5=MuchMusic interview<ref name=MuchBio/>

The band existed for almost a decade before hitting mainstream success. The members met and played in high school under... read all