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Billy Corgan claims ex-bassist D'arcy Wretzky 'had a lot to do with' Smashing Pumpkins success
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan says former bassist D'arcy Wretzky "had a lot to do with" the band's success. The pair have been embroiled in a public war of words in recent years but the 58-year-old guitarist has now praised Wretzky, who left the group in 1999, for her work on the band's early albums.
25 stars who walked away from the limelight
Even the biggest stars occasionally feel the need to step away from the Hollywood lifestyle. Here are 25 who disappeared from the limelight.
Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / April 13
Billy Corgan unfazed by Smashing Pumpkins’ public misconceptions
Smashing Pumpkins rocker Billy Corgan has "no desire" to fight for the band's image. The 58-year-old star is best known as a founding member of The Smashing
Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / April 1
Billy Cogan to mark Smashing Pumpkins anniversaries with solo shows
Billy Corgan is going on tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Smashing Pumpkins‘ ‘Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness’. The 58-year-old singer
Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 6
Billy Corgan: The Smashing Pumpkins are misunderstood
Billy Corgan believes that The Smashing Pumpkins are "one of the most misunderstood bands in the history of rock 'n' roll". The 57-year-old rocker is convinced that his band's music will be appreciated more in years to come as he pointed out the resurgence of once-derided acts such as Nickelback and Creed.
30 alternative rock albums turning 30 in 2025
In 1995, grunge was fizzling out, but there were still several bands hanging on. Indie darlings were being signed to major labels to fill the void and albums released in the trip-hop, noise rock, electronica, post-hardcore, and industrial genres all fit comfortably under the alt rock umbrella.
NHL Taking Heat For Musical Guest At Winter Classic Tuesday
There's been no shortage of absolute whiffs as far as pregame and halftime entertainment goes at sporting events through the years. So the NHL must have screwed up really badly with their musical guest with the way people are buzzing on New Year's Eve.
Entertainment News / Bleacher Nation / December 6, 2024
Winter Classic Details: Chance, Smashing Pumpkins, FanFest, More 
When the Blackhawks sent out media information for practice on Thursday after the loss to the Bruins and then abruptly cancelled it 45 minutes later, it raised the antennas of a few of us on the email chain.
Chance the Rapper, The Smashing Pumpkins to perform at 2025 NHL Winter Classic in Chicago
Two of the most well-known acts in the music industry will be a part of the festivities at one of the National Hockey League’s premier events. On Monday, the league announced that Chance the Rapper and two-time Grammy award-winning rock band The Smashing Pumpkins will be performing at the 2025 NHL Winter Classic.
20 massive hit songs that were almost left off the album
As these artists can attest, spotting a hit isn't as easy as it seems.
20 famous bands that had shocking breakups
Bands come and go, but these 20 had particularly shocking breakups.
Entertainment News / F4WOnline.com / April 24, 2024
'Billy Corgan’s Adventures In Carnyland' reality series to premiere this May
A premiere date has been set for The CW's reality series on NWA owner and Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan. It was announced via Deadline today that "Billy Corgan’s Adventures in Carnyland“ will premiere on Tuesday, May 14.
The 25 best rock songs from 2023
Trying to list the 25 best rock songs in a single year is quite daunting. Subjectivity reigns supreme. However, these 25 offerings, listed in alphabetical order based on artist, are pretty strong.
25 famous musicians who play multiple instruments quite well
Playing one instrument is hard enough — excelling at more than one is the stuff legends are about. Here is our list of great musical artists who are also successful multi-instrumentalists.
The 25 greatest final lyrics from iconic songs
There's a lot that goes into making a great song, or even just one with memorable lyrics — especially those that close out a song. Here's our list, in chronological order, of 25 notable final song lines.
20 iconic musicians who have most unique singing voices
Love them or hate them, there's no denying that some singers have a voice that is, well, unique. Whether you're talking about the nasally folk vibes of
The 2023 pop music album superlatives...so far
Just like we were going on summer break, let's break out that big PopMusic Mid-Yearbook and see who's Most Likely to Succeed.
Was 1993 the greatest year for music releases?
It might not be a stretch to claim, based on the albums released, that 1993 could be the most noteworthy year in modern music history. From memorable debuts to stellar breakout projects, '93 produced some exceptional music — spanning all genres.
25 songs turning 30 in 2023
Wow, I'm old, and so are these songs! Here are 25 songs that turn 30 this year.
The greatest double albums ever recorded
From The Beatles' The White Album to 2Pac's All Eyez on Me, below are the 20 best double albums ever made.
15 albums to look forward to in 2023
From Peter Gabriel to Kelly Clarkson and Avenged Sevenfold to Lewis Capaldi, these are the 15 albums we're already looking forward to in 2023.
25 bands & musicians with food in their names
Here are 25 bands & musicians with food in their names.
The definitive Smashing Pumpkins playlist
Regardless of what one thinks about Billy Corgan, the Smashing Pumpkins frontman and leader is responsible for some of the greatest alternative rock music of all time. In celebration of his Pumpkins, here are the top 20 songs that have helped define the band's musical legacy.
25 famous musical groups who broke up then got the band backed together
Maybe some hatchets are buried, an anniversary reunion tour brings people out of hiding, or the love of music (and royalties) clears up all the bad blood. No matter the case, here are the extraordinary tales of bands who reunited after breaking up in a big way.
30 albums turning 30 in 2021 that you should listen to
Here's our ranking of the best albums released from 1991, including one highlighted underrated track from each release.
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