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Billy Corgan
American musician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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Birth name | William "Billy" Patrick Corgan, Jr. |
Also known as | the pumpkin |
Born | (1967-03-17) March 17, 1967 (age 57) 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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