Billy Corgan: podcast appearances and interviews

William Patrick Corgan Jr. is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and professional wrestling promoter. born on March 17, 1967, he is best known as the co-founder, lead guitarist, primary songwriter, and singer of the alternative rock band the Smashing Pumpkins. Corgan played a significant role in popularizing the alternative rock genre and is regarded as one of the finest and most underrated rock guitarists of the 1990s. Rolling Stone described him and his bandmates as ruthless virtuosos. He formed the Smashing Pumpkins in Chicago in 1988 with guitarist James Iha, followed by the addition of bassist D'arcy Wretzky and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, which led to substantial commercial success and critical acclaim throughout the 1990s. After the band's breakup in 2000, Corgan and Chamberlin formed a new band called Zwan. Post Zwan, he released a collection of poetry titled Blinking with Fists in 2004 and a solo album, TheFutureEmbrace, in 2005 before reforming the Smashing Pumpkins in 2007. The reformed band has continued to release albums and tour extensively. In addition to his music career, Corgan has been involved in professional wrestling. He co-founded Resistance Pro Wrestling in 2011, joined TNA Wrestling in 2015, and briefly served as its president in 2016. Since acquiring the National Wrestling Alliance in 2017, he has focused primarily on promoting professional wrestling activities.