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Billy Corgan

American musician · United States · On the map · Musicians · Born 1967 · age 59

William Patrick Corgan Jr. is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and professional wrestling promoter. He is best known as the co-founder, lead guitarist, primary songwriter, singer, and only constant member of alternative rock band the Smashing Pumpkins.

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2014“What happened when alternative music came out was authentic. It was a reflection of what was happening at the time and it had to do with authenticity.”In their words13 November 2014As quoted by Craig Schuftan of

1998“Actually, I was having dinner with Michael (Stipe, of R.E.M.) when our second album went platinum, which up until that point was the highest success we'd ever had.”In their wordsApril 1998Icon Magazine. April 1998.

1997“People always called The Cure gloomy, but listening to The Cure made me happy. There was something about the gloominess that gave me comfort, and I think we're the same way.”In their wordsCorgan, William. Interview. Playboy. (Month?), 1997.

“We're like a really nice drink. We help people get through the day--we make life a little sunnier. I don't think we have any profound effect.”In their wordsCorgan, William. Interview. Playboy. (Month?), 1997.

1996“The Pumpkins love rock-and-roll, we absolutely love it, but we also think it's a flatulent, ego-serving kiddie playground. You can have your cake and eat it too.”In their wordsOctober 1996"Out on a Limb." Details Magazine. October 1996.

“I think the original, 'They're the next Jane's Addiction' things that people said about us in the beginning have been pretty much wiped out.”In their wordsSmashing Pumpkins (1996)

1967Born17 March 1967

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In their own words 4

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  1. This is not a reaction against a negative world. It's a response to a negative world.

    July 1998 · regarding Adore, Guitar World. July 1998., Own words

  2. ...What people miss about (Marilyn) Manson is that he is just reflecting, he's an artist, people want to focus that energy on him, but it's not really him, it's really about you.

    25 February 1998 · Corgan, William. Interview. 1998 Pre-Grammy Show. MTV. 25 February 1998., Own words

  3. I'm Irish and I was born on St. Patrick's Day. I'm lucky sevens.

    April 1997 · Corgan, William. Interview. Chicago Sports Channel. April 1997., Own words

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Corgan is credited with helping popularize the alternative rock genre. He has also been the owner and promoter of the National Wrestling Alliance since 2017.

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1967 · age 59

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