The Smashing Pumpkins
alternative rockgrungerockdream popneo-psychedeliashoegazeprogressive rocksymphonic rockchicago alternative rockshoegaze-influenced dream popneo-psychedelic progressive rock1990s alt-rock maximalism
The Smashing Pumpkins is an American alternative rock band from Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 1988 by Billy Corgan and James Iha, with bassist D'arcy Wretzky and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin joining shortly after. Despite going through many lineup changes, the current lineup is identical to the original, with the exception of Wretzky, who would end up leaving the band just before their initial breakup in 2000. Disavowing the punk rock roots of many of their alt-rock contemporaries
Influenced by: The Cure, Joy Division, Pink Floyd, Cocteau Twins
- Label:
- Virgin Records
- Active:
- 1988-2000, 2007-present
- Scene:
- Chicago
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