Billy Corgan
William Patrick "Billy" Corgan, Jr. (born March 17, 1967) is an American singer and musician. He is the singer and guitarist for the American band The Smashing Pumpkins.[1] Corgan and James Iha formed the band in 1988.
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Birth name | William "Billy" Patrick Corgan, Jr. |
Also known as | the pumpkin |
Born | Elk Grove Village, Illinois, U.S. | March 17, 1967
Genres | Alternative rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, author |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass, harmonica, ukulele |
Years active | 1985–present |
Labels | Caroline, Virgin, Reprise, Warner Bros. |
Website | Billy Corgan at MySpace |
Related pages
References
- "Smashing Pumpkins". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 16 December 2017. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
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