The iconic '90s alternative rock band, The Smashing Pumpkins, found their start in Chicago in the late '80s. Spearheaded by frontman Billy Corgan, the band's signature fusion of heavy guitar riffs, introspective lyrics, and ethereal melodies garne...
The iconic '90s alternative rock band, The Smashing Pumpkins, found their start in Chicago in the late '80s. Spearheaded by frontman Billy Corgan, the band's signature fusion of heavy guitar riffs, introspective lyrics, and ethereal melodies garnered widespread acclaim and commercial success throughout the '90s. Alongside Corgan, the band’s makeup has featured guitarist James Iha, bassist D'arcy Wretzky (later succeeded by Melissa Auf der Maur), and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin. Their breakthrough album, Siamese Dream (1993), propelled them to stardom, followed by the critically acclaimed, Multi-Platinum Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995). The Smashing Pumpkins remain a steadfast influence in the alternative rock scene, continuing their legacy of grunge, shoegaze, and psychedelic elements.
