William Patrick Corgan Jr. (born March 17, 1967) is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, and professional wrestling promoter. He is best known as the co-founder, lead guitarist, primary songwriter, singer, and only constant member of alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins. Corgan is credited with helping popularize the alt rock genre.

Billy Corgan was born on 17 March 1967 in Elk Grove, Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for Batman & Robin (1997), Ransom (1996) and Stigmata (1999). He has been married to Chloe Mendel since 16 September 2023.

Billy Corgan is an American musician who is best known for being the lead vocalist, primary songwriter, and guitarist of the band ‘The Smashing Pumpkins’. Besides his tenure with the band, he also has a successful solo career.

Jan 16, 2025 · BILLY CORGAN: Coming off the last album, Atum, I could definitely feel I wanted to make a rock record. But not just another rock record — something akin to what we used to do. Not so much to re-create it but to sort of re-create the atmosphere that those records had. And then see by doing that, if we could get something fresh out of it.

Apr 18, 2023 · Billy Corgan breaks down the new triple Pumpkins album 'Atum,' reveals plans for a box set of unreleased Zwan music, and his memoir

Sep 4, 2024 · Billy Corgan, 57, opens up about his storied musical career, work with the National Wrestling Alliance, family life and more in a wide-ranging exclusive chat with PEOPLE.

Billy Corgan was born on 17 March 1967 in Elk Grove, Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for Batman & Robin (1997), Ransom (1996) and Stigmata (1999). He has been married to Chloe Mendel since 16 September 2023.

May 1, 2023 · Billy Corgan Loves an Old-Fashioned American Story On the heels of his elaborate new rock opera, the Smashing Pumpkins leader reflects on heroes like Ruby Keeler and John Fogerty, and his...

Nov 4, 2024 · The Billy Corgan Signature and Z-One models are forward-thinking electric guitars well-outfitted with hip, futuristic aesthetics and custom pickups; the Terz and Drop Z break new ground in guitar design.

May 6, 2023 · NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Billy Corgan, frontman of The Smashing Pumpkins, about the release of the final act of the band's rock opera, ATUM.