Billy Corgan Brief Biography

William Patrick Corgan Jr. (born March 17, 1967) is an American musician, songwriter, producer, poet, and entrepreneur. He is best known as the lead singer, guitarist, and sole permanent member of The Smashing Pumpkins. Formed by Corgan and guitarist James Iha in Chicago, Illinois, in 1988, the band quickly gained steam with the addition of bassist D'arcy Wretzky and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin. Strong album sales and large-scale tours propelled the band's increasing fame in the 1990s until their break-up in 2000. Corgan started a new band called Zwan, and after their quick demise, he released a solo album (TheFutureEmbrace) and a collection of poetry (Blinking with Fists) before setting his sights on reforming Smashing Pumpkins.

The new version of Smashing Pumpkins, consisting of Corgan and a revolving lineup, has released and toured new albums extensively since the 2007 reunion album, Zeitgeist.

Billy Corgan News

• The Almanac for March 17, the 76th day of 2019
• The Almanac for St. Patrick's Day - March 17, the 76th day of 2018
• Billy Corgan announces new solo album 'Ogilala,' releases single 'Aeronaut'
• The Almanac for St. Patrick's Day -- March 17, the 76th day of 2017