The Smashing Pumpkins

How Grunge Saved Rock ‘n’ Roll

Somehow, grunge has come to be seen as a form of dad rock. But that isn't just inaccurate—it obscures its incredible historic significance.

By Tim Sommer

Billy Corgan Done Making Albums, Not Done Loving God

Now that the dust has settled on the Smashing Pumpkins’ 20th anniversary tour, it’s the perfect time to get Billy

By John S.W. MacDonald

Billy Corgan Is Very Crankypants

What the hell is up with Billy Corgan? Reports from the Smashing Pumpkins’ 20th Anniversary Tour—the Pumpkins, of course, consisting

By John S.W. MacDonald

MP3 Maniacs Go Wild for Wagner (As In, Vahg-ner)

By Doree Shafrir

Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan Buys ‘Spooky’ SoHo Loft

By Katja Shaye

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