Smashing Pumpkins

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Credits: Far Out / Jason Renaud
Members
Billy Corgan, James Iha, Jimmy Chamberlin, Jack Bates, Kiki Wong, D'arcy Wretzky, Melissa Auf der Maur, Jeff Schroeder, Nicole Fiorentino, Mike Byrne, Jonathan Melvoin, Ginger Reyes, Mark Stoermer
Genre
alternative rock, grunge, dream pop, heavy metal, psychedelic rock
Formed
1988
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Top Tracks
'1979', 'Today', 'Bullet with Butterfly Wings', 'Tonight, Tonight', 'Cherub Rock'
Top Albums
'Siamese Dream', 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness', 'Gish', 'Adore', 'Machina/The Machines of God'
Records Sold
More than 30 million
Fun Facts
Smashing Pumpkins' 1995 album 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness' debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 and became one of the defining alternative rock albums of the decade. ### Drummer Jimmy Chamberlin was dismissed from the band in 1996 following the death of touring keyboardist Jonathan Melvoin from a drug overdose before later rejoining the group. ### Billy Corgan has remained the band's primary songwriter throughout its history, with more than 30 lineup changes occurring since its formation.
Related Artists
Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, Garbage

Smashing Pumpkins are an American alternative rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1988 by singer, songwriter and guitarist Billy Corgan and guitarist James Iha.

Renowned for blending alternative rock with elements of grunge, dream pop, heavy metal, gothic rock and psychedelic rock, the band became one of the defining acts of the 1990s alternative music boom. Their ambitious albums, including ‘Siamese Dream’, ‘Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness’ and ‘Adore’, earned widespread critical acclaim and commercial success, while singles such as ‘1979’, ‘Today’ and ‘Bullet with Butterfly Wings’ became modern rock classics.

Despite numerous line-up changes and hiatuses, Smashing Pumpkins have remained a major force in alternative music, influencing generations of rock musicians.

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More About Smashing Pumpkins

The Smashing Pumpkins are an American alternative rock band formed in Chicago in 1988, best known for albums including 'Siamese Dream' and 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness'.
'1979' is widely regarded as The Smashing Pumpkins' signature song, although 'Today', 'Bullet with Butterfly Wings', 'Tonight, Tonight' and 'Cherub Rock' are also among their best-known recordings.
Billy Corgan is the founder, lead singer, guitarist and principal songwriter of The Smashing Pumpkins.
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