Is Billy Corgan really responsible for the success of Fleetwood Mac’s 1975 track ‘Landslide’?
“Cracked the code”.
Billy Corgan
Billy Corgan is an American musician, singer, songwriter and producer best known as the founder, frontman and principal songwriter of The Smashing Pumpkins. Emerging from Chicago’s alternative rock scene in the late 1980s, Corgan became one of the defining voices of the genre through ambitious albums such as ‘Siamese Dream’, ‘Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness’ and ‘Adore’. Known for his distinctive nasal vocals, intricate guitar work and expansive songwriting, he has also pursued solo projects and formed the supergroup Zwan.
Beyond music, Corgan has been involved in professional wrestling as the owner of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). His influence on alternative rock continues through The Smashing Pumpkins’ ongoing recording and touring career.
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The 1970 heavy metal album that changed Billy Corgan’s life: “I’ve chased that sound my whole life”
“I’ve chased that sound my whole life.”
“Influenced everybody”: The guitarists Billy Corgan called the “bible for rock guitar”
“They’re so good, it’s unfair…”
“The ultimate singer”: the band Billy Corgan thought nobody could compete with
The absolute peak of musicianship.
The grunge band corrupted by greed that Billy Corgan grew to hate: “One more round at the till”
“We have never made a record that sucked.”
‘Rats in a Cage’: The Smashing Pumpkins announce new North American tour
The tour will have 27 dates across the US and Canada.
Billy Corgan to bring ‘A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness’ tour to UK and Europe
The tour is hitting the road this September.
Billy Corgan and Courtney Love: Still at war with the indie gatekeepers
Gen Z loves them, but it hasn’t healed the old wounds of the ’90s.
Billy Corgan commits to anti-AI stance: “We’re asking to be eradicated”
“You’re literally leaning into the thing that will destroy you.”
More About Billy Corgan
Billy Corgan is best known for leading The Smashing Pumpkins and writing songs including '1979', 'Tonight, Tonight', 'Bullet with Butterfly Wings' and 'Today', helping define alternative rock during the 1990s.
Has Billy Corgan been in any bands besides The Smashing Pumpkins? => Yes. Alongside founding The Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan formed the short-lived supergroup Zwan, led the project Spirits in the Sky and has released music as a solo artist. He has also reunited with The Smashing Pumpkins for multiple tours and albums.