What is Billy Talent real name?
Benjamin Ian Kowalewicz
Benjamin Ian Kowalewicz (/ˌkɒvæˈlɛvɪtʃ/; born December 16, 1975) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. He is the lead vocalist of rock band Billy Talent….
| Benjamin Kowalewicz | |
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| Associated acts | Billy Talent, Emigrate, To Each His Own |
Where are Billy Talent from?
Streetsville, Mississauga, Canada
Billy Talent/Origin
Why are they called Billy Talent?
The Canadian band had no legal claim to their old name and thus changed it to Billy Talent, inspired by the guitarist “Billy Tallent” from Michael Turner’s novel Hard Core Logo.
Why did Sum 41 break up?
On May 10, 2006, Dave Baksh announced in a statement through his management company that he was leaving Sum 41 to work with his new band, Brown Brigade, which has a more “classic metal” sound. Baksh cited “creative differences” as the reason for his departure, but claimed that he was still on good terms with the band.
Why is Billy Talent so popular in Germany?
Ian: I think the reason we are more successful in Germany is because we tour a lot more there. We did a lot of touring there in the early days and really built a fan base by playing the small clubs.
Who is Billy talent signed to?
Warner Music Canada
Atlantic RecordsRoadrunner RecordsWarner Music AustraliaLast Gang Records
Billy Talent/Record labels
Who inspired Billy Talent?
Billy Tallent
Billy Talent, before called Pezz, is a Canadian punk rock band from Mississauga, Ontario. The name Billy Talent was inspired by the guitarist “Billy Tallent” from the Michael Turner novel Hard Core Logo. They performed and recorded together for about 10 years before becoming famous.
Why does Sum 41 mean?
Originally a NOFX cover band, the group we now know as Sum 41 began their humble beginnings under the moniker “Kaspir”. When the band began to take things seriously, however, they decided to change their name for a Supernova show on September 28, 1996, which happened to be the 41st day of summer.
Who is the lead singer of Billy Talent?
singer Ben Kowalewicz
Lead singer Ben Kowalewicz says he struggled with Solowoniuk’s wishes that Billy Talent soldier on with recording the new album. After all, he says, the band stood united through their high school years and are now in their early forties.