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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.
Billy Corgan | |
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Corgan performing with The Smashing Pumpkins in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | William "Billy" Patrick Corgan, Jr. |
| Also known as | the pumpkin |
| Born | March 17, 1967 Elk Grove Village, Illinois, U.S. |
| 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 |
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