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The truth of the matter is that (guitarist) James Iha broke up the Smashing Pumpkins. Not me, not (drummer) Jimmy (Chamberlin), but James. Did it help that (bassist) D'arcy (Wretzky) was fired for being a mean-spirited drug addict, who refused to get help? No, that didn't help keep the band together, not at all
Corgan reveals truth of Pumpkins' split Feb 19, 2004
But if I had to do it, then 'Lights Out' would be that song. It's kind of a darker, odd take on it. It's not like, 'Woo! I'm from Memphis and look at my life and it's so wonderful.
Rock News Two: The week in pop Jan 25, 2003
Thanks a million to the fans in Tampa last night for a tremendous show! We can't tell you how much we appreciate you today
Corgan collapses on stage in Tampa Jul 23, 2010
He was just sitting there on the train, listening to his iPod
Corgan's brother robbed, punched on train Jun 10, 2011
My brother Jesse just finished an interview with a 2nd tv station about being mugged. The bad guys picked the wrong kid to [expletive] with
Corgan's brother robbed, punched on train Jun 10, 2011
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William Patrick "Billy" Corgan, Jr. (born March 17, 1967) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional poet best known as the frontman and sole permanent member of The Smashing Pumpkins. Formed by Corgan and guitarist James Iha in Chicago, Illinois in 1987, the band quickly gained steam with the addition of bassist D'arcy Wretzky and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin. In three years, The Smashing Pumpkins had transformed themselves into a major label success. Strong album sales and large-scale tours propelled the band's increasing fame in the 1990s, while Chamberlin's drug problems escalated until he had to be fired. The Pumpkins continued as a three-piece until Chamberlin rejoined the band in 1999, then broke up in 2000. Corgan started a new band with Chamberlin right away, called Zwan, and after their demise, he released a solo album and a collection of poetry before setting his sights on reforming the Smashing Pumpkins.
The new version of that band, consisting of Corgan, Chamberlin, and a revolving tour lineup, released an album in 2007 and followed it with extensive touring over the next year and a half. Chamberlin left the Smashing Pumpkins in March 2009, while Corgan continued on with a new lineup, currently recording the album Teargarden by Kaleidyscope and touring.