Billy Corgan Quotes

A collection of quotes by Billy Corgan.

Billy Corgan is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was born on March 17, 1967, in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Corgan is best known as the frontman and primary songwriter of the alternative rock band, The Smashing Pumpkins.

Corgan formed The Smashing Pumpkins in 1988, and the band quickly gained popularity in the 1990s with their unique blend of heavy guitar riffs, melodic hooks, and introspective lyrics. As the lead vocalist, Corgan's distinctive voice and emotive songwriting style played a significant role in the success of the band. His songs often tackled themes of personal introspection, societal criticism, and spiritual longing.

Throughout his career, Corgan released several critically acclaimed albums with The Smashing Pumpkins, including "Siamese Dream" (1993) and "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" (1995). The latter is considered one of the most significant albums of the alternative rock genre.

Following the disbandment of The Smashing Pumpkins in 2000, Corgan pursued various musical ventures, including forming a new band called Zwan and releasing solo albums. However, he eventually reunited The Smashing Pumpkins in 2005, and they continue to create music and tour.

Besides his musical career, Corgan is an avid wrestling fan and has been involved in the professional wrestling industry. He is also known for his candid and outspoken personality, often expressing his opinions on various social and political issues.

In my particular instance, I came from a family that didn't

In my particular instance, I came from a family that didn't have anything. Everything I earned in life I made. Myself. With songs that I wrote.

We've turned into a whining society.

We've turned into a whining society.

Most of my arguments with musicians through the years have h

Most of my arguments with musicians through the years have had more to do with their attitude about music, or their attitude about their own lives, or their personal responsibility. Music has never really been the big centerpiece of the fight.

Life is everything and nothing all at once.

Life is everything and nothing all at once.

Life

The deeper I get into my life as a musician, I'm discovering

The deeper I get into my life as a musician, I'm discovering that it becomes less and less about other people, and more about what I want to do. And that's a good place to be.

Life People Places

Jesus teaches us to forgive and I've got to trust him on tha

Jesus teaches us to forgive and I've got to trust him on that one.

Trust

There's nothing wrong with technology. It's when technology

There's nothing wrong with technology. It's when technology is the story and not the artist, that's the problem.

Technology

I think a spiritual journey is not so much a journey of disc

I think a spiritual journey is not so much a journey of discovery. It's a journey of recovery. It's a journey of uncovering your own inner nature. It's already there.

Movingon

Music is your guide.

Music is your guide.

Music

The funny thing about me that most people never really under

The funny thing about me that most people never really understand is that, at heart, I'm really a jock.

Funny

I was fantasising about my own death, I started thinking wha

I was fantasising about my own death, I started thinking what my funeral would be like and what music would be played, I was at that level of insanity.

Death

I like my home and I like the nature.

I like my home and I like the nature.

Home

One thing I've learned to appreciate as I've gotten a little

One thing I've learned to appreciate as I've gotten a little older is direct forms of communication.

Communication

For someone who's had the level of success I've had, there's

For someone who's had the level of success I've had, there's been very little critical review of my work, which is pretty fascinating.

Success

The Pumpkins love rock-and-roll, we absolutely love it, but

The Pumpkins love rock-and-roll, we absolutely love it, but we also think it's a flatulent, ego-serving kiddie playground. You can have your cake and eat it too.

Music

I grew up in the suburbs and basically associate the suburbs

I grew up in the suburbs and basically associate the suburbs with cultural death.

Death

I'm not interested in pop art.

I'm not interested in pop art.

Art

Calm, open debate, and logical thought drive strength to its

Calm, open debate, and logical thought drive strength to its maximum effectiveness.

Strength

Rock and Roll is still asking people like me to live up to t

Rock and Roll is still asking people like me to live up to the old guard's concept of what success is but it doesn't mean anything.

Success

I do not trust those who make the vaccines, or the apparatus

I do not trust those who make the vaccines, or the apparatus behind it all to push it on us through fear.

Fear