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Smashing Pumpkins to Tour with Guns N' Roses

It looks like the Smashing Pumpkins will be joining Guns N’ Roses for some upcoming tour dates. A band that certainly can tour in their own, but have also toured with the likes of Marilyn Manson, the...

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Talinda Bennington Launches Social Media Campaign

Plus news on a Bon Scott statue, a Myles Kennedy video, Nikki Sixx's writing, Billy Corgan's tea shop and more in Wire-to-Wire. Continue reading…

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Saturday, March 17: Tig's Rock Birthdays

Happy Birthday today to Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan. He’s 51. Other rockers celebrating include Black Star Riders/Thin Lizzy guitarist Scott Gorham (67), Love/Hate singer Jizzy Pearl (60),...

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Billy Corgan Tells Fans to Reject ‘Stench of the Crowd’

Smashing Pumpkins leader Billy Corgan warned fans against coming under the influence of “the psychopathic leanings on the mob." Continue reading…

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Billy Corgan Says He Became a 'Jerk With a Bad Message’

Billy Corgan has taken responsibility for the demise of the Smashing Pumpkins in 2000. Continue reading…

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Billy Corgan Chastises Hipsters for Badmouthing Metal

'Even to this day, for all the money that metal moves, it’s amazing how disrespected it is,' says Corgan. Continue reading…

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Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan on Playing the 'Heel'

'People say, 'Oh, you were so angry.' No. I was in complete control of my emotions. I was playing the character of a very angry person.' Continue reading…

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Billy Corgan Says He Is Not Taylor Swift's Father

"There is no such person as 'Billy Corgan,'" according to Billy Corgan. Continue reading…

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Billy Corgan Says He's Not Taylor Swift's Father or Billy Corgan

The Smashing Pumpkins frontman keeps it entertaining, not only shooting down a popular meme rumor but taking a closer look at his own identity. Continue reading…

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Billy Corgan: Negotiating With D'Arcy Wretzky Was Game of Chicken

'This is just an unrealistic thing for somebody who hasn't been onstage for 19 years — to expect to play a three-hour show,' Corgan said. Continue reading…

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Billy Corgan Reveals He's a Dad Again, Posts Adorable Picture

'Please welcome PHILOMENA CLEMENTINE CORGAN, the latest addition to our family,' exclaimed Corgan. Continue reading…

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Billy Corgan Calls Singing at Cubs Game ‘Stuff of Nightmares’

Smashing Pumpkins frontman and lifelong baseball fan recalls painful experience singing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game." Continue reading…

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'Thirty Days' Project

Billy Corgan is spending the next month driving across America and documenting what he sees. Continue reading…

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Talks Depression

Corgan reveals he was extremely close to suicide in the early ‘90s and how the Pumpkins song 'Today' was the first step in getting him out of that dark place. Continue reading…

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Friday, March 17: Tig’s Rock Birthdays

Happy Birthday today to Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan. He’s 50. Other rockers celebrating include Black Star Riders/Thin Lizzy guitarist Scott Gorham (66), Love/Hate singer Jizzy Pearl (59),...

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‘Family Guy’ Pokes Fun at ‘Baby Man’ Billy Corgan Being Sad at Disneyland

'Family Guy' must have been dying to poke fun at Billy Corgan for a while, because they crowbarred him into a joke. Continue reading…

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Billy Corgan Selling Off More Than 150 Pieces of Smashing Pumpkins Music...

Billy Corgan is selling off more than 150 pieces of musical equipment used over the years with Smashing Pumpkins via Reverb, the online music gear marketplace. Continue reading…

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Billy Corgan Announces New Solo Album ‘Ogilala’ + Releases Single ‘Aeronaut’

Hear the new Rick Rubin produced single and get details on his solo album. Continue reading…

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Billy Corgan Delivers ‘Sweet Sweet’ Piano Performance + Unveils ‘Pillbox’...

Billy Corgan has been playing a song a day, including the rare performance of 'Sweet Sweet,' via his social media, while also teasing the 'Ogilala' album. Continue reading…

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Watch Billy Corgan Perform David Bowie Tribute + James Iha Collaboration

Check out footage from his recent performance. Continue reading…

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Smashing Pumpkins Reunion Would Offer Closure, Says Billy Corgan

Billy Corgan believes a reunion with the original Smashing Pumpkins lineup would be a “real celebration” and offer them the “closure we never had.” Continue reading…

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Billy Corgan Covers Miley Cyrus Hit ‘Wrecking Ball’ for ‘The Tonight Show...

Billy Corgan has covered the Miley Cyrus hit single 'Wrecking Ball' for 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' on the program's Cover Room segment. Continue reading…

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Billy Corgan Explores Virtual Reality With ‘Aeronaut’ Video

Watch Billy Corgan's foray into virtual reality with the 'Aeronaut' video. Continue reading…

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Billy Corgan Says Chad Kroeger Is an ‘Incredible Songwriter,’ Compares...

Billy Corgan said Chad Kroeger is 'an incredible songwriter' while guesting on 'The Joe Rogan Experience,' while also comparing Nickelback to porn. Continue reading…

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Watch Billy Corgan’s Silent Film ‘Pillbox’ Set to Music from ‘Ogilala’

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has released 'Pillbox,' a silent film set to music from his recent new solo album, 'Ogilala.' Continue reading…

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Billy Corgan Received Treatment for an Undisclosed Medical Condition

In a series of Instagram posts, the Smashing Pumpkins frontman revealed that he was recently treated for an undisclosed condition. Continue reading…

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Billy Corgan Reveals Smashing Pumpkins Are Working With Rick Rubin

An under the weather Billy Corgan has revealed that Smashing Pumpkins are currently at work in the studio with uber producer Rick Rubin in a post to Instagram. Continue reading…

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Billy Corgan Has ’26 Songs Currently in Various States of Completion,...

The singer offers a recording update, but will it be for Smashing Pumpkins or a solo release? Continue reading…

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Billy Corgan Sorta Explains Why D’Arcy Isn’t in Smashing Pumpkins

The personal relationships between the original members of Smashing Pumpkins have been publicly strained often enough that it's no surprise whenever one of them elects not to work with the others....

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D’Arcy Wretzky Releases Texts With Billy Corgan Over Smashing Pumpkins Reunion

Following yesterday's back and forth, D'Arcy Wretzky has released a handful of texts between herself and Billy Corgan regarding the Smashing Pumpkins reunion. Continue reading…

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Smashing Pumpkins’ ‘Siamese Dream’ Grown Models Brought Tears to Billy...

The Smashing Pumpkins leader comments on the recent photo shoot that brought the now fully grown album cover models together. Continue reading…

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Billy Corgan Reveals Titles to Eight Smashing Pumpkins Tracks + Solo Album...

The vocalist states that both new Smashing Pumpkins music and a solo album are in the works. Continue reading…

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The Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan Shares Proposed Song List for Reunion Tour

Spoiler alert! Continue reading…

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Billy Corgan on Black Sabbath: ‘This Is What God Sounds Like’

Smashing Pumpkins frontman recalls the eye-opening experience of listening to metal pioneers for the first time. Continue reading…

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Axl Rose, Billy Corgan Perform at Lisa Marie Presley’s Memorial

Alanis Morissette also paid tribute to the late singer, who died earlier this month. Continue reading…

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