Smashing Pumpkins Top 5 Facts
1
Lead singer Billy Corgan grew up in the Chicago suburbs
2
His father was a guitarist in several quasi-famous R'n'B clubs
3
James Iha and Billy met while working at a record store
4
Their third album was performed by members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
5
Drummer Jimmy Chamberlin returned in 2000 after a four year absence due to drug problems
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Learning how to play the music biz game early in their career, the Smashing Pumpkins, led by Billy Corgan, took their local Chicago sound of metal, alt-rock, psychedelia and dream pop, and sold their music to the masses.
