Billy Talent is a Juno Award-winning Canadian rock band formed in 1993. They performed and recorded together for about a decade before finding a wide mainstream following. Originally called Pezz, the group originates from Streetsville, in Mississauga, Ontario, but now hail from Toronto, Ontario.
The name is inspired by a character named "Billy Tallent" in the 1993 book "Hard Core Logo" by Michael Turner (filmed in 1996) and it has been the name of the band since 2001, after a dispute with the American Pezz. Read Full BioBilly Talent is a Juno Award-winning Canadian rock band formed in 1993. They performed and recorded together for about a decade before finding a wide mainstream following. Originally called Pezz, the group originates from Streetsville, in Mississauga, Ontario, but now hail from Toronto, Ontario.
The name is inspired by a character named "Billy Tallent" in the 1993 book "Hard Core Logo" by Michael Turner (filmed in 1996) and it has been the name of the band since 2001, after a dispute with the American Pezz.
To date, the band have released five studio albums, the first under the name Pezz named "Watoosh!", the second under the Billy Talent name is called "Billy Talent" with the third called "Billy Talent II". The fourth album,"Billy Talent III", released in 2009, was produced by Brendan O'Brien, who previously worked with AC/DC, Rage Against the Machine, Pearl Jam and The Offspring, among others.
The fifth album called "Dead Silence" was released in september 2012.
Billy Talent have also released a live DVD/CD, "666" featuring live performances from London, Dusseldorf, and the Rock Am Ring festival, held at the Nürburgring in Germany. They have also released two live albums from London and Manchester in September of 2006, of which only 500 of each exist.
Drummer Aaron Solowoniuk revealed that the song "This Is How It Goes" was written for him by Ben with the subject being Aaron's struggle with multiple sclerosis, in an open letter to fans posted on the official website in March 2006. As a sign of the dedication to finding a cure for MS, the band hold an annual show in Canada named "F.U.MS" in which all funds go towards the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. In it's first year, F.U.MS raised $19,000, and in it's second raised $50,000.
For more info, visit: www.billytalent.com
Band Members
Ben Kowalewicz - Vocals
Ian D'Sa - Guitar, Back Vocals
Jon Gallant - Bass, Back Vocals
Aaron Solowoniuk - Drums
The name is inspired by a character named "Billy Tallent" in the 1993 book "Hard Core Logo" by Michael Turner (filmed in 1996) and it has been the name of the band since 2001, after a dispute with the American Pezz. Read Full BioBilly Talent is a Juno Award-winning Canadian rock band formed in 1993. They performed and recorded together for about a decade before finding a wide mainstream following. Originally called Pezz, the group originates from Streetsville, in Mississauga, Ontario, but now hail from Toronto, Ontario.
The name is inspired by a character named "Billy Tallent" in the 1993 book "Hard Core Logo" by Michael Turner (filmed in 1996) and it has been the name of the band since 2001, after a dispute with the American Pezz.
To date, the band have released five studio albums, the first under the name Pezz named "Watoosh!", the second under the Billy Talent name is called "Billy Talent" with the third called "Billy Talent II". The fourth album,"Billy Talent III", released in 2009, was produced by Brendan O'Brien, who previously worked with AC/DC, Rage Against the Machine, Pearl Jam and The Offspring, among others.
The fifth album called "Dead Silence" was released in september 2012.
Billy Talent have also released a live DVD/CD, "666" featuring live performances from London, Dusseldorf, and the Rock Am Ring festival, held at the Nürburgring in Germany. They have also released two live albums from London and Manchester in September of 2006, of which only 500 of each exist.
Drummer Aaron Solowoniuk revealed that the song "This Is How It Goes" was written for him by Ben with the subject being Aaron's struggle with multiple sclerosis, in an open letter to fans posted on the official website in March 2006. As a sign of the dedication to finding a cure for MS, the band hold an annual show in Canada named "F.U.MS" in which all funds go towards the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. In it's first year, F.U.MS raised $19,000, and in it's second raised $50,000.
For more info, visit: www.billytalent.com
Band Members
Ben Kowalewicz - Vocals
Ian D'Sa - Guitar, Back Vocals
Jon Gallant - Bass, Back Vocals
Aaron Solowoniuk - Drums
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Try Honesty
Billy Talent Lyrics
Well, I tripped, I fell down naked
Well, I scratched my knees, they bled
Sew up my eyes, need no more
In our game, there is no score
Forgive me father why should ya bother?
Try honesty, try honesty
Hop in your dump truck, reverse for good luck
Ride over me, ride over me
Take on the whole world, fight with the young girls
Die tragedy, die tragedy
Call me a cheapskate, come on, for Pete's sake
Cry agony, cry agony
I'm insane it's your fault, so sly
Your well of lies ran dry
I cut the cord, free fall
From so high, we seem so small
Forgive me father, why should ya bother?
Try honesty, try honesty
Hop in your dump truck
Reverse for good luck
Ride over me, ride over me
Take on the whole world, fight with the young girls
Die tragedy, die tragedy
Call me a cheap skate, come on for Pete's sake
Cry agony
Cry agony
I talk to you
I'm insane, it's your fault, cry
I'm insane, it's your fault, cry
I'm insane, it's your fault, cry
Forgive me father, why should ya bother now?
Forgive me father, why should ya bother now?
Forgive me father, why should ya bother
Try honesty, try honesty
Hop in your dump truck, reverse for good luck
Ride over me, ride over me.
Take on the whole world, fight with the young girls
Die tragedy, die tragedy
Call me a cheapskate, come on for Pete's sake
Cry agony, cry agony
Cry agony, cry agony
Try honesty, try honesty
Cry agony, cry agony
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aaron Solowoniuk, Ben Kowalewicz, Ian D'sa, Jon Gallant
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07foxmulder
One of the songs that defined the summer of 2003. Great memories. It’s absolutely insane that it’s coming up on twenty years.
Hel Nø
@TheJetfighter666 you sound amazing, I'd go to festivals with you anytime
TheJetfighter666
@Hel Nø try being 66 and still blast in’ this shit!!!❤️
TheJetfighter666
I used to blast this vid in my cd store!! Great band! Great year!!
Lil Gustav
@Trevor Kirkwood hell yea!
Trevor Kirkwood
@Lil Gustav good taste for a youngin!!
avert thy mortal eyes
Canada has so many underrated bands.
Andrew Clarke
@wdrumz Mann I saw them in a place called "frood hotel" it was a sweaty low budget basement venue...it was so grimy and legit haha...that was over a decade ago
Clyde Wellington
@DrSatan trust me, listen to sam roberts-brother down and dont walk away eilieen, our lady peace-superman, from early 2000's then older ones: blue rodeo- hasnt hit me yet, tragically hip- little bones , listen to gordon light foot- sundown and beautiful and if you could read my mind
Dave Martino
No doubt about it