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Billy Corgan, of the American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, performs on stage during a concert circa March, 1997 in Chicago, Illinois.

Billy Corgan on 30 years of Smashing Pumpkins’ ‘Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.

By Andrew Daly published

"The record company thought it was the most suicidal career move that you could make," says the Smashing Pumpkins guitarist 

Music
Kiki Wong of The Smashing Pumpkins performs at Fenway Park, August 7, 2024

Kiki Wong shares the five guitar tips behind her Smashing Pumpkins success

By Joe Bosso published

The social media influencer reveals how her attitude and work ethic eased the struggles in the worst of times

Advice & Tips
(from left) Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin, and James Iha of The Smashing Pumpkins perform at the 2023 BottleRock Napa Valley festival at the Napa Valley Expo in Napa, California on May 26, 2023

Ever wanted to play guitar in the Smashing Pumpkins? The alt-rock legends are taking applications, and anyone can throw their hat into the ring

By Jackson Maxwell published

To replace the departing Jeff Schroeder, Billy Corgan and co. are casting a wide net – a very, very wide net

Makers
Carmen Vandenberg of the band Bones poses for a portrait at The Hudson in Los Angeles, California in June 5, 2018.

“I Spent So Much Time Trying Not to Be Seen as a Female Guitarist”: Carmen Vandenberg Talks Identity, Role Models and the Rollercoaster Life of a Musician

By Rod Brakes published

GP speaks to the Jeff Beck and Bones UK guitarist as she prepares to be honored at this year’s She Rocks Awards.

Guitars
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Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan, James Iha and Jeff Schroeder Detail the Band's Rejuvinated Triple-Guitar Approach

By Richard Bienstock published

Corgan and co plug back in and crank it up on 'Shiny And Oh So Bright Vol 1.'

Guitarists