Due to Physicality of Live Shows, Benjamin Kowalewicz Sings Without Shirt
Billy Talent is a Canadian punk rock band from Mississauga, Ontario. It was formed in 1993 with Benjamin Kowalewicz on vocals, Ian D’Sa on guitar, Jon Gallant on bass, and Aaron Solowoniuk on drums. No formation change was made until Aaron’s departure in 2016. He was replaced with Jordan Hastings of Alexisonfire. In 13 years of existence, Billy Talent has sold more than a million albums in Canada, and nearly three million globally.
Members met and played at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Secondary School under the name of Pezz. They remained underground in the Toronto independent music scene until 2001. The group renamed itself to Billy Talent because of copyrights issues. They then signed a contract with Warner Music Canada and became popular.
I took pictures of Billy Talent on October 18, 2004 during their live show at Red’s in West Edmonton Mall, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada:
Stage Is Set Up for Billy Talent
Jon Gallant Savoring the Moment
Ian D’Sa Hitting His Guitar Live on Stage in Edmonton
Benjamin Kowalewicz in Black and White
Iconic Hair on English Born Guitarist Ian D’Sa
Live Performances Cost a Lot of Sweat
Due to Physicality of Live Shows, Benjamin Kowalewicz Sings Without Shirt
Guitarist Ian D’Sa Is of Indian Descent
Crowd Cheers on Benjamin Kowalewicz
Benjamin Kowalewicz Feeling Every Note
Ian D’Sa Provides Backing Vocals for Billy Talent
Young Female Fan Threw Her Underwear at Benjamin Kowalewicz
Billy Talent Frontman Egging Audience On
Playing Bass Without Pick
Aaron Solowoniuk – Also of Polish Descent – Left Band Due to Multiple Sclerosis
Jon Gallant Sweating It While Strumming His Bass
Billy Talent Singer Is of Polish Descent
Benjamin Kowalewicz Is Notorious for His Angst Ridden Pop-Punk Anthems
Singer Benjamin Ian Kowalewicz Was Born in Montreal, Quebec
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