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Billy Talent

Canadian alt. rock band from Streetsville (Mississauga), Ontario, founded as Pezz (3) in 1993, becoming Billy Talent in 1999. Their debut album won two Juno Awards, Best Album of the Year, and Best Band of the Year, and the band went on to be certified 3x Platinum in Canada for multiple albums and continue to expand their success overseas. Founding members Ben Kowalewicz (vocals), Ian D'Sa (guitar), and Jon Gallant (bass) have been joined since 2016 by Jordan Hastings (drums) from Alexisonfire and Loel Campbell (drums) since the Crisis of Faith tour, because Jordan Hastings is touring with his band Alexisonfire at the same time. Original drummer Aaron Solowoniuk has on hiatus due to health issues, but still remains active with the band.