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Smashing Pumpkins and Olivia Rodrigo
Watch Olivia Rodrigo guest with Smashing Pumpkins for Thirty Three at Lollapalooza

By Beth Simpson Published

Billy Corgan and co were headlining in their home city of Chicago

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“I don't think Kurt really dug me”: Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin recalls the heady days of the early ’90s

By Paul Elliott Published

“I had a huge respect for him as a musician”

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Billy Corgan holds his picking hand to his head as he holds a note on his Reverend signature model
Billy Corgan says virtuosic guitar solos mean nothing in the social media age – and argues guitar influencers need to make a bigger impact on popular music

By Jonathan Horsley Published

The Smashing Pumpkins frontman sees virtuosos everywhere but he would like to see these talents being applied in the next generation of great alt-rock and metal bands

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Billy Corgan wears black robes as he performs live with his signature Reveren guitar. On the right, a player's eye view of his new signature pedal, designed in collaboration with Laney and Carstens Amps
Billy Corgan and Laney Amplification unveil the ultimate Smashing Pumpkins amp-in-a-box pedal

By Jonathan Horsley Published

NAMM 2026: The Supergrace is a two-hander between Laney and Brian Carstens, and Corgan gave it a trial by fire when playing with My Chemical Romance in front of 60,000 fans

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 15: Yungblud is seen on December 15, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by XNY/Star Max/GC Images)
“One of the greatest voices in the history of music": Billy Corgan heaps praise on Yungblud

By Will Simpson Published

“I truly believe when all is said and done, he will stand up there with the greats,” says Corgan

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“One of the most distinctive musical architects of the last three decades”: Which 90s rock icon is being honoured by NAMM?

By Will Simpson Published

He will be this year’s recipient of the TEC Innovation award

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Wayne Coyne and Billy Corgan composite image
“Such a raging asshole”: Which one time Lollapalooza headliner could Wayne Coyne be talking about?

By Will Simpson Published

Beef dates back to Smashing Pumpkins man being "just horrible" during Lollapalooza in '94

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Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins performs onstage during The 33rd Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas 2024 at The Kia Forum on December 14, 2024
“I thought it would be funny to sing my own song, but...”: Billy Corgan's karaoke disaster

By Paul Elliott Published

He also reveals which Metallica song gave him hope as a teenager

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“Probably one of the most misunderstood bands in history”: Who could Billy Corgan be talking about?

By Will Simpson Published

You’ll never guess!

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Bill Burr and Billy Corgan
"I’m not making this up": Billy Corgan thinks that comedian Bill Burr might be his half-brother

By Will Simpson Published

But an unearthed video suggests that Burr was no great fan of The Smashing Pumpkins

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