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William Patrick "Billy" Corgan, Jr. (born March 17, 1967) is an American musician, producer, lyricist, writer, and occasional poet, best known as the frontman and sole permanent member of The Smashing Pumpkins. Formed by Corgan and guitarist James Iha in Chicago, Illinois, in 1987, the band quickly gained steam with the addition of bassist D'arcy Wretzky and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin. The band's direction has largely been driven by Corgan through his confessional lyrics, grandiose production values, and virtuosic musical interplay, notably with Chamberlin. In three years, The Smashing Pumpkins had transformed themselves into a major label success. Strong album sales and large-scale tours propelled the band's increasing fame in the 1990s, while Chamberlin's drug problems escalated until he had to be fired. The Pumpkins continued as a three-piece until Chamberlin rejoined the band in 1999, then broke up in 2000. Corgan started a new band with Chamberlin right away, called Zwan, and after their demise, he released a solo album (TheFutureEmbrace) and a collection of poetry (Blinking with Fists) before setting his sights on reforming the Smashing Pumpkins.
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Ogilala [2017]
Song | Duration |
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Zowie | 2:41 |
Processional | 3:54 |
The Spaniards | 4:07 |
Aeronaut | 3:39 |
The Long Goodbye | 2:42 |
Half-Life of an Autodidact | 3:27 |
Amarinthe | 3:53 |
Antietam | 3:16 |
Mandarynne | 3:56 |
Shiloh | 3:11 |
Archer | 3:41 |
Who Can I Be Now? (1974-1976) [2016]
Song | Duration |
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The Jean Genie | 7:25 |
Birthday Celebration: Live in NYC 1997 [2011]
Song | Duration |
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The Jean Genie |
Birthday Celebration: Live in NYC 1997 [DVD] [2011]
Song | Duration |
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The Jean Genie |
Pure... Hard Rock [2011]
Song | Duration |
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The Cross | 4:30 |
Live in Santa Monica '72 [2008]
Song | Duration |
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The Jean Genie |
Humanity: Hour 1 [2007]
Song | Duration |
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The Cross | 4:30 |
Onxrt: Live from the Archives, Vol. 9 [2006]
Song | Duration |
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A100 | 5:42 |
Life Begins Again [2005]
Song | Duration |
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Loki Cat | 4:09 |
Loki Cat (Reprise) | 3:43 |
Life Begins Again [11 Tracks] [2005]
Song | Duration |
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Loki Cat | 4:09 |
The Future Embrace [2005]
Song | Duration |
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All Things Change | 3:59 |
Mina Loy (M.O.H.) | 3:53 |
The Cameraeye | 3:04 |
Tolovesomebody | 4:00 |
A100 | 4:23 |
Dia | 4:20 |
I'm Ready | 3:45 |
Walking Shade | 3:14 |
Sorrows (In Blue) | 2:48 |
Pretty, Pretty Star | 3:46 |
Strayz | 3:31 |
About a Burning Fire [2004]
Song | Duration |
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Hooray, It's L.A. | 3:17 |
Kissin' Time [Hut] [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Wherever I Go | 4:27 |
10 [Enhanced] [2000]
Song | Duration |
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Everything Works If You Let It | 3:18 |
Paraphernalia [1999]
Song | Duration |
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Everything Works If You Let It | 3:19 |
Aeroplane Flies High [Deluxe CD/DVD] [1996]
Song | Duration |
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Porcelina of the Vast Oceans [Live] |
Changesonebowie [1976]
Song | Duration |
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The Jean Genie | 4:08 |
Changesonebowie [Black Vinyl] [1976]
Song | Duration |
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The Jean Genie |
Aladdin Sane [LP] [1973]
Song | Duration |
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The Jean Genie |
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Song | Duration |
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Everything Works If You Let It | 5:48 |
Black Holes
Song | Duration |
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The Camera Eye |
Unknown Album
Song | Duration |
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Processional | |
Archer | |
Take Shape | 3:24 |
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