20 Bitter Band Breakups: Smashing Pumpkins
Frontman Billy Corgan (left) announced the band's 2000 breakup on the radio. They signed off with a 4-hour concert in their Chicago hometown, without original bassist D'arcy Wretzky, who left in 1999. Corgan's bitterness reared its head after the disappointing debut of his new band Zwan. On his blog, Corgan called Wretzky a "mean-spirited drug addict" and blamed guitarist James Iha for the breakup. The current "reunion" features only one other original member -- drummer Jimmy Chamberlin -- whom Corgan once fired in 1996.
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Teeat 8-13-2007
I used to look up to Billy Corgan, but like Prince, he's gone wacko, what with the "purity" of the music and all. He claims everyone else sells out. I give a lot more credit to Pearl Jam for trying to tour without using ticketmaster. That says a whole lot more. I'm sure James and D'arcy are better off without that depressive snob.
Pablo Marezat 8-13-2007
I liked Debbie, with her gone from the group it won't be the same! Really too bad that it's over.
I'm an old dude and found happiness from this groups music, Debbie made it happen!
BlackSunshineat 7-09-2008
Er...Debbie?
blueesoulat 8-13-2007
I hate rock stars!
Donnaat 8-13-2007
I saw Debbie at the Augora in Cleveland, Ohio with friends Donna, Jim and John. Debbie was hanging on the telephone back in those days.
She was fantastic. She flipped her show into the audience. We were front and center and my friend Jim caught the shoe. Debbie made him give it back.
Debbie is still cool even after all these years.
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mariabricknjat 8-13-2007
debbie i went to see her with my husband lat year in concert at the pnc arts center in homdel nj and ill tell u shes still got it going on and can belt a song out good and still is in great shape altough the music is ass kicking go debbie go!!!!
Cateyesprettyat 8-14-2007
I SEEN THE SMASHING PUMPKINS PLAY AT THE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM IN NEW ORLEANS YEARS AGO. THEY WERE ONE OF THE BEST BANDS THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN.ROCK ON BILLY,I HOPE YOU CAN PULL AS GOOD A GROUP TOGETHER, AS YOU HAD BACK THEN!
jonjat 8-14-2007
debbie was a sexual wonder on stage ,,hot hot hot ,dont care what others think.love her forever,
Ringoat 8-14-2007
Madamn Debbie sang at KC. Sandstone/Verizon. Amp.and she was totally great! However, where was the band? I respect any new or seasoned artist that does the road. So, let the music rock on for the doers and forget the slackers!!
Lindaat 8-14-2007
Too bad. I really liked them.
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seth winstonat 8-16-2007
Nice list but how you could hot include The Ramones? One of the most
IMPORTANT bands in rock history, singer Joey Ramone and guitarist Johnny
Ramone did not talk to each other for six years, even though they were stil performing together and riding in the same van to gigs. The band breaking up was obviously no surprise.
Allisonat 8-18-2007
I would like to screw Billy Corgan.
ninasworkplaceat 8-29-2007
Blondie , she still rocks and looks fantastic at 62.. there is no such thing as old age anymore for the 50 s and 60 s anymore.. ask Cher and Goldie and Suzanne Summers! We are a different genre
anyway Debra H keep rockin.. Im rockin with ya!
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Janeat 4-11-2008
Billy Corgan's music was so great!I hope he turns it around. Until then I am listening to ASHES diVIDE's new music. The album " Keep Telling Myself It's Alright" will be released this Tuesday, April 8th.
Hear the music at www.myspace.com/ashesdivide