| You are here: Home Index » Actors » Billy Corgan | Please log in or Register here |
Billy Corgan
Promoting media: pictures, videos, wallpapers, quotes, bio, filmography.
| 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) |
Billy Corgan newsCorgan & L.a. Weathergal -- A Smashing Couple
Filed under: Hook-UpsSmashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan landed a chick who can really raise the local temperature -- stacked local L.A. weathergal Jackie Johnson.The forecast for these two: Random, with a chance of WTF?!See Also Weathergirl Gone Wild ...
Permalink
Dolmayan Auditions For Pumpkins
SYSTEM OF A DOWN rocker JOHN DOLMAYAN has auditioned to become SMASHING PUMPKINS’ new drummer.Frontman Billy Corgan is rebuilding the band after the departure of percussionist Jimmy Chamberlin earlier this year (09).And he’s considering hiring Dolmayan to take his place.He reveals in a statement, "In total, 12 drummers were auditioned on Tuesday. An additional tryout
Corgan Thrilled With Drummer Call
SMASHING PUMPKINS leader BILLY CORGAN has been overwhelmed by drummers hoping to replace JIMMY CHAMBERLIN in his band - more than 1,000 wannabes have put their names forward for auditions next week (14Apr09).Chamberlin quit the group last month (Mar09), leaving Corgan the only original member of the band - and he set about finding a
Chamberlin Explains His Decision To Quit Pumpkins
Former SMASHING PUMPKINS drummer JIMMY CHAMBERLIN has spoken out about his decision to quit the group last week (ends20Mar09), revealing he could no longer be a part of something he wasn’t "into".The drummer has opened up about his choice to opt out of upcoming recording and touring commitments with frontman Billy Corgan in a blog
Drummer Quits Smashing Pumpkins
Billy Corgan is the last Pumpkin standing - his Smashing Pumpkins bandmate Jimmy Chamberlin has quit the group. Drummer Quits Smashing Pumpkins
Billy Corgan is the last Pumpkin standing - his Smashing Pumpkins bandmate Jimmy Chamberlin has quit the group. Smashing Pumpkins Sheds Chamberlin (reuters)
Reuters - Billy Corgan announced Friday (March 20) that he is heading into the studio to record a new Smashing Pumpkins album without any of his original bandmates.
Chamberlin Quits Smashing Pumpkins
BILLY CORGAN is the last Pumpkin standing - his SMASHING PUMPKINS bandmate JIMMY CHAMBERLIN has quit the group.Corgan and Chamberlin regrouped after the band split in 2000, but pals James Iha and D’arcy Wretzky weren’t part of the new line-up.And now Chamberlin has left the band.The drummer joined the band Corgan founded in Chicago, Illinois
Celebrity Birthdays, March 17
Happy St. Patrick's Day and Happy Birthday to The Darkness' former lead singer Justin Hawkins (1975), The Corrs singer Caroline Corr (1973), US soccer superstar Mia Hamm (1972), Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan (1967), Billy Corgan Fights For Radio Royalties
Smashing Pumpkins star Billy Corgan has testified before U.S. Congress in support of a new bill that would require radio stations to pay musicians every time their songs are played. Billy Corgan Fights For Radio Royalties
Smashing Pumpkins star Billy Corgan has testified before U.S. Congress in support of a new bill that would require radio stations to pay musicians every time their songs are played. Corgan Fights For Radio Royalties
SMASHING PUMPKINS star BILLY CORGAN has testified before U.S. Congress in support of a new bill that would require radio stations to pay musicians every time their songs are played.The rocker appeared at a House Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington D.C. on Tuesday (10Mar09) on behalf of the musicFIRST Coallition, which has introduced a new
Smashing Pumpkins Concert Film Heads To Cinemas
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
Billy Corgan Sues Filmmaker
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. Courtney Love Slams Billy Corgan Over Party
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 Corgan's Stolen Fender Replaced By New Signature Model
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
Smashing Pumpkins Set For Rock Walk Honor
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. Corgan Urges Winehouse & Radiohead To Set A Better Example
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
Corgan Blasts Music Industry Executives
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
Corgan Recalls Troubled Childhood For Student Suicide Campaign
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
External Resources:
| Site: perfectpeople.net ? Site type: multicelebrity site: |
| Description: Perfect People feature on Billy Corgan that includes pics, pictures, biography, video, related news, vital stats, commentary, and cool facts. |
| Site: Imdb.com ? Site type: multicelebrity site: |
| Description: Celebrity Main Details |


