Aaron Solowoniuk

Infobox musical artist 2
Name = Aaron Solowoniuk
Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist


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Born = birth date and age|1974|11|21
Origin = Streetsville, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Genre = Alternative rock
Post-hardcore
Occupation = Musician, Drummer
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Years_active = 1993–present
Instrument = drums, percussion
Associated_acts = Billy Talent (formerly "Pezz")
Label = Atlantic Records, Warner Music Canada
Notable_instruments = Pearl 'Masters' Drumkit
Sabian Cymbals

Aaron Solowoniuk (pronounced Solo-von-yuk), born November 21, 1974, is the drummer for the Canadian band Billy Talent. Aaron is the oldest of the four in Billy Talent.

[http://www.billytalent.fr/images/billytalent/aaron_solowoniukpetit.jpgAaron Solowoniuk]

Background

Solowoniuk was raised in Streetsville, Ontario and began drumming at a young age, his first set being a gift from his parents. Solowoniuk is of Polish descent.

As he grew up, Aaron continued drumming and eventually met Benjamin Kowalewicz and Jon Gallant at their high school, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Secondary School where they started a band called "To Each His Own". A few years later, the band met Ian D'Sa who was playing in "Dragon Flower". The four later joined up together and became "The Other One" then later "Pezz". Aaron continued to play in Pezz and after high school, he got his auto body certificate and worked at a Chrysler factory as an assembly worker. In 1999, Aaron helped record 2 demo tapes, and "Watoosh!", Pezz's first full-length album. Pezz would later become "Billy Talent". [ [http://www.fm96.com/station/ongoing_history_of_new_music.cfm?recID=151&ell=8943&pge=1# The Ongoing History of New Music] . "Before They Were Famous" "Original Broadcast date: 13-11-05 on CFNY."]

In March 2006, he wrote a letter to the bands' fans in which he told them that he had been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, [ [http://www.billytalent.com/tool/display_newsbt_new.jsp?id=2537 Aaron Solowoniuk letter to fans regarding his battle with Multiple Sclerosis] ] . The Billy Talent song "This Is How It Goes" is written about Solowoniuk's battle with the illness. He had kept it secret in an attempt to avoid unwanted pity, but decided to reveal his condition after discovering some MS cases are diagnosed as early as three years of age. Since then Aaron has become an advocate for finding a cure for MS. An example of his dedication for fighting MS, Aaron helped organize F.U.M.S, a concert benefit on Boxing Day 2006 which Billy Talent, Moneen and Alexisonfire performed at The Opera House in Toronto. All proceeds from the show went to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. For now, Aaron continues to tour with Billy Talent promoting Billy Talent II. Aaron is married and has a daughter named Willow, and a dog named Roxy. His wife is a tattoo artist.

Equipment

Aaron has been known to play Pearl Drums , more notably the 'Masters' Kit . With tom sizes of 12" and 16" and 22" Bass. He also uses the HHX and AAX range of Sabian cymbals.

References

Billy Talent