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Billy Corgan's God Awful Wrestling/Furniture Commercial [VIDEO]

Tony LaBrie — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:21:48 +0000

Oh Billy Billy Billy, what have you done now? Smashing Pumpkins mastermind Billy Corgan stars in a commercial for Walter E Smith Furniture and it sucks really bad. This spot features Billy Corgan, dudes in suits playing musical chairs, wrestlers and a chair. Yup, that pretty much sums it up.

Chris Cornell's Message for Billy Corgan: 'Tell Him He Owes Me My $40,000 Back'

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:46:01 +0000

Smashing Pumpkins visionary Billy Corgan does not have much of a filter when it comes to speaking his mind. The most recent example of this was his personal commentary on the Soundgarden reunion and the impetus behind it, saying, “They’re just out there to have one more round at the till; same with Pavement and these other bands.”

Billy Corgan Contemplated Suicide 'Three or Four Times'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:32:11 +0000

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan is one of the most successful -- and outspoken -- rock artists of the last 20 years, but that doesn't mean his life has been without its share of struggles. In fact, as he admitted on a recent episode of 'Last Call with Carson Daly,' he's come close to suicide more than once.

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan: 'Life Did Not Turn Out the Way I'd Planned It, Not Even Close'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:52:32 +0000

We're beginning to think that Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan may have a grudge against some of his former bandmates. Additionally, and this might be a bit of a stretch, but Corgan seems to also enjoy the occasional trash-talking session. Finally, and by all means correct us if we're wrong, it seems possible that Billy Corgan may possess some sort of internal turmoil. We developed this hypothesis after reading a recent statement from Corgan, where he threw some ill will at some former Smashing Pumpkins members, while analyzing his personal life as well.

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan Sued by 'Grey's Anatomy' Star Over Tree Dispute

Joe Robinson — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:35:45 +0000

A eucalyptus tree falls in Beverly Hills, and the wife of 'Grey’s Anatomy' star Eric Dane is almost killed as a result. It may sound ridiculous, but that's for the courts to decide. Dane and his wife, actress Rebecca Gayheart, have filed a lawsuit against Billy Corgan, alleging that a tree from the Smashing Pumpkins frontman's garden fell into their house during a storm last December, causing the house to flood and exposing a high-voltage power line on their property.

Billy Corgan on Next Smashing Pumpkins Album: 'It's Going To Be a Cruel Record'

Chad Childers — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:39:32 +0000

The Smashing Pumpkins have received some positive reviews for their latest album, ‘Oceania,’ and it’s got Billy Corgan energized for what’s to come next. The singer revealed that he’s already working on the follow-up even though ‘Oceania’ is only a few months old. Corgan told MTV Hive, “I’m starting to write new songs for the next [...]

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan Opening Chicago Tea House

Joe Robinson — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:26:24 +0000

Despite all his rage he is still just a ... tea house barista?

After various construction issues delayed the opening several months, Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has announced that his new Chinese tea house Madam Zuzu's will open its doors on Thursday (Sept. 13) in his hometown of Chicago. Corgan will celebrate the opening Thursday with a few acoustic performances in the new space, although he hasn't announced what time he'll be hitting the stage.

Billy Corgan Says Soundgarden Reunion Is for the Money

Jeff Giles — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:40:16 +0000

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has been talking trash about just everyone in music this year, and now beloved grunge goliaths Soundgarden are no exception.

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan Gushes About Metal Favorites

Joe Robinson — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:24:48 +0000

Smashing Pumpkins’ music is all over the map — they touch on everything from psych rock and electronica to folk-tinged indie pop, sometimes — but frontman Billy Corgan isn’t shy to say that head-banging metal has always been a major influence. But while he personally is very vocal about the hard-hitting tunes he’s into, he feels that metal as a whole doesn’t get the respect that it deserves in the alternative community.

Billy Corgan Wants a Smashing Pumpkins Song Played at His Funeral

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 15:00:25 +0000

This might sound a bit morbid, but Smashing Pumpkins‘ singer Billy Corgan, who just issued ‘Oceania,’ knows which song he would like to have played at his funeral. Turns out it’s one of the singer-guitarist’s own tunes. That’s not really surprising, given the depth and breadth of the Pumpkins’ expansive catalog of alt rock hits, which dominated the airwaves in the ’90s. So which one did he choose?

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan 'Disappointed in America'

Dave Lifton — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:15:06 +0000

Billy Corgan’s war of words against, oh, pretty much everything continues. This time, while appearing last week (June 29) on CNN’s ‘Piers Morgan Tonight,’ the Smashing Pumpkins‘ auteur set his sights on the American public, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Smashing Pumpkins Frontman Billy Corgan Dishes on Alice in Chains, Nirvana + Eddie Vedder

Tree Riddle — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:26:34 +0000

In a recent interview, Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan offered his take on the grunge explosion of the ’90s both praising and criticizing bands such as Alice in Chains, Nirvana and Pearl Jam.

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan Defends Axl Rose's Decision to Reject Rock Hall Induction

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:32:30 +0000

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has been spitting a ton of venom lately while doing interviews for the release of the band’s latest album, ‘Oceania.’ Whether declaring his desire to “piss on Radiohead” or calling former guitarist James Iha a “piece of s–t,” Corgan hasn’t been holding back in the least. In one of his most recent interviews, Corgan took the time to defend Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose and his decision to reject a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan Calls James Iha a 'Piece of S**t' + Claims Jimmy Chamberlin Lied

Tree Riddle — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 16:45:32 +0000

On the eve of opening a new chapter for the Smashing Pumpkins with the release of ‘Oceania,’ frontman Billy Corgan offers his thoughts on his former bandmates, calling one “just a piece of s—” and claiming that another lied about the circumstances surrounding his departure from the band.

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan: Music Industry 'Taken Over by Posers'

Tree Riddle — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:08:49 +0000

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan engaged in a series of interviews at SXSW and made some harsh statements about the music industry and the state of alternative and indie rock. Last week, it was announced that Smashing Pumpkin and alt-rock elder statesman Billy Corgan would unveil details on the upcoming release of his band’s new album [...]

Smashing Pumpkins Refuse To Become A 'Heritage Act' [VIDEO]

Tree Riddle — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:33:13 +0000

Billy Corgan and his current Smashing Pumpkins explain why they only feel the need to play certain older songs and why they won’t “sell out” like other band’s from the 90′s have. For several years The Smashing Pumpkins have baffled fans and outsiders alike through moves like unexpected lineup changes and their reticence to play [...]

Courtney Love Rips Billy Corgan, Dave Grohl, And Foo Fighters – Rock Fail

Tree Riddle — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:41:17 +0000

Courtney Love's Hole (the band) took the stage in Brazil over the weekend and the notoriously opinionated vocalist launched into a tirade against Dave Grohl after a fan held up a picture of Kurt Cobain...yeah we didn't get it either. Oh yeah, she also inspired all of The Smashing Pumpkins' best music.

Billy Corgan Clarifies Smashing Pumpkins Break Up Rumors

Tree Riddle — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:11:18 +0000

Smashing Pumpkins main-man Billy Corgan explains an ominous statement he made last week about the band's fate being tied to the success of their new album 'Oceania'.

Smashing Pumpkins Launch Free Record Club

Tree Riddle — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:37:15 +0000

Billy Corgan is quickly becoming the mayor of free music town. Over the past two years Smashing Pumpkins have released all of their new songs for free, and now they look to expand that program to rare demos and back-catalog material with the Smashing Pumpkins Record Club.

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan Announces 2011 Fall Tour, 'Oceania' Details, And Wrestling Company

Tree Riddle — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:42:07 +0000

Smashing Pumpkins have been working on an epic 44 song project called 'Teargarden by Kaleidyscope' and the latest offshoot of that is the album 'Oceania'. Though it's not due until early next year, Billy Corgan announced the band will tour this fall and his involvement with a new wrestling company.