Known for:	American Pie, Lost Highway, Ransom
Birth name:	William Patrick Corgan
Birthday:	17 March 1967, Elk Grove, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Height:	6' 3" (1.91 m)

SMASHING PUMPKINS documentary IF ALL GOES WRONG is set to get a special release in U.S. cinemas next month (Nov08) - for one night only.The concert film, shot during the band’s 2007 shows in Asheville, North Carolina and San Francisco, California, features interviews with frontman Billy Corgan and artists like The Who’s Pete Townshend.It will
Rocker Billy Corgan is suing a filmmaker after claiming his work was not up to par. The Smashing Pumpkins frontman hired Lester Cohn to document his recording sessions and live performances.


Rocker Courtney Love has publicly slammed Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan over his alleged refusal to attend her daughter's forthcoming birthday party. Love unleashed a bitter tirade


SMASHING PUMPKINS star BILLY CORGAN has a new guitar to play with - bosses at Fender have just designed a Stratocaster for the frontman.As part of the firm’s signature line of electric guitars, the Billy Corgan Stratocaster has been produced to the rocker’s exact specifications.A modern take on the iconic Fender Start model, Corgan’s new
The Smashing Pumpkins are to be inducted into Hollywood's Rock Walk on April 23. Frontman Billy Corgan and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin will be honored outside the Guitar Center store on Sunset Boulevard before performing for fans inside.


SMASHING PUMPKINS star BILLY CORGAN has attacked RADIOHEAD and AMY WINEHOUSE for not setting a better example to emerging acts.The rocker admits he feels sorry for wannabe stars because they have no role models in the music industry to look up to, insisting that’s why so many talented people are forced to try their luck
SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman BILLY CORGAN is using his band’s new legal battle with music industry heavyweights at Virgin to attack the whole business.The angry rocker and his bandmates filed suit against Virgin bosses on Monday (24Mar08), accusing them of allowing firms to use the group’s name and music for promotional purposes, without permission.But the lawsuit
SMASHING PUMPKINS star BILLY CORGAN was left so traumatised by the childhood abuse he suffered at the hands of his father, he once contemplated suicide.The 41-year-old endured long periods of feeling helpless and alienated while growing up in Chicago, Illinois.In a new video, directed by The Lost Boys filmmaker Joel Schumacher for the Jed Foundation’s
SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman BILLY CORGAN has launched a scathing attack on American women - branding them "sluts".The Tonight, Tonight rocker spoke out against a legion of U.S. females at English music festival Reading on Sunday (26Aug07), but excused his because he is ‘an alternative’ star.Halfway through the band’s set, he caught sight of a
Reformed rockers Smashing Pumpkins have angered their U.S. fans after announcing they are releasing four different versions of their comeback album next month. The Billy Corgan-fronted band unveil their first disc in seven years, Zeitgeist, on July 17.


Former SMASHING PUMPKINS star JAMES IHA has ended months of speculation about his part in the group’s reunion tour by insisting he won’t rejoin the band.The guitarist claims he’s too busy working on the independent record label he founded in 2002 after the Pumpkins split to consider dates with former bandmates BILLY CORGAN and JIMMY
Former Smashing Pumpkins star James Iha has ended months of speculation about his part in the group's reunion tour by insisting he won't rejoin the band. The guitarist claims he's too busy working on the independent record label he founded in 2002 after the Pumpkins split to consider dates with former bandmates Billy Corgan and Jimmy Chamberlin.


Reformed rockers THE SMASHING PUMPKINS have confirmed they’ll perform their first North American show of 2007 at the Virgin Festival in Toronto, Canada in September (07).The group, fronted by BILLY CORGAN, will co-headline the two day Toronto Island event with BJORK.Other artists confirmed for the festival include AMY WINEHOUSE, THE KILLERS, INTERPOL.Meanwhile, MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE
Reformed rockers SMASHING PUMPKINS have thrilled fans by confirming they will release their first album in seven years this summer (07) - on a Saturday.The BILLY CORGAN-fronted band have decided to unveil ZEITGEIST on 7 July 2007, a Saturday, despite almost all albums being released on Tuesdays in the US.Smashing Pumpkins, comprised of original frontman
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo Courtney Love was spotted looking happy last night -- and it had nothing to do with illicit drugs or alcohol. Miss Love was on the arm of her old boyfriend, former Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan, and he seemed to be the one putting a smile...
Smashing Pumpkins lead singer Billy Corgan has confirmed the band will release a new album and tour later this year. The singer posted a message on his MySpace web page announcing the band's plans, but did not say whether or not founding members James Iha and D'arcy Wretzky would be joining him and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin.

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SMASHING PUMPKINS lead singer BILLY CORGAN has confirmed the band will release a new album and tour later this year (07).The TODAY singer posted a message on his MySpace web page announcing the band’s plans, but did not say whether or not founding members JAMES IHA and D’ARCY WRETZKY would be joining him and drummer

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