Founded: 1988
Location: United States
The Smashing Pumpkins (or simply Smashing Pumpkins) are an American alternative rock band from Chicago, Illinois. Formed in 1988 by frontman and guitarist Billy Corgan, bassist D'arcy Wretzky, guitarist James Iha, and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, the band has undergone several line-up changes since their reunion in 2006, with Corgan being the sole constant member since its inception. The current lineup features Corgan, Chamberlin, and Iha.
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“It's not a bad thing that they [fans] want to hear songs that they love. But you can't live in the past. It's the death of any artist.”
"I am so grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to share the stage with The legendary Smashing Pumpkins!"
The amount of submissions has been so overwhelming that they have “eight people working full-time to review each and every one” of them.
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Jeff Schroeder has departed The Smashing Pumpkins to “explore a slightly different path”.
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"I looked at her for ten seconds on stage and I said, ‘Holy mother of God. This is a true rockstar.’"
"The FBI got involved… I don’t know how they got what they got.”
"That was a sunset that we’ll never forget. One we got to share with you all.”
“As Americans, we lack that joy and spirit."