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What band was Billy Corgan in?
The Smashing Pumpkins
Zwan2001 – 2003Spirits in the SkySince 2009Starchildren
Billy Corgan/Music groups
William Patrick Corgan (born March 17, 1967) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and professional wrestling promoter. He is best known as the lead singer, primary songwriter, guitarist, and only permanent member of the rock band the Smashing Pumpkins.
When did Billy Corgan buy NWA?
The Smashing Pumpkins frontman bought the NWA in 2017 and he noted during an appearance on Talk Is Jericho that the person he bought it from “certainly offered it to WWE.” “I’m proud to carry the mantle of the business in this way.
Who is the guitarist for the Smashing Pumpkins?
Billy Corgan
James IhaJeff Schroeder
The Smashing Pumpkins/Guitarists
The Smashing Pumpkins are an alternative rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1988. The band was formed by guitarist/vocalist Billy Corgan and guitarist James Iha after the demise of Corgan’s first band, the Marked.
Who influenced the Smashing Pumpkins?
Other bands that influenced the Pumpkins include Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix and the Beatles. Originally a duo, the Pumpkins formed in 1988 in Chicago, Illinois with guitarist James Iha (1968), Billy Corgan, and a drum machine.
What guitar does Billy Corgan play?
Fender Billy Corgan Stratocaster Electric Guitar Billy Corgan uses his signature Fender Stratocaster with Billy Corgan DiMarzio pickups and standard tuning.
Just a reminder that Billy Corgan is Gerard Ways real dad.
Is the NWA still around?
In August 2012, the NWA discontinued its memberships and started licensing its brand to wrestling promotions. By 2019, the NWA would transition to become a singular promotion.
Who started NWA wrestling?
Sam Muchnick
Orville BrownTony StecherPinkie GeorgeHarry Light
National Wrestling Alliance/Founders
What guitar strings did Billy Corgan use?
Billy says in this article he wrote for Guitar World Magazine he uses 9-42 strings. Since The Smashing Pumpkins uses Ernie Ball Strings, he probably uses Super Slinky’s.
What tuning does Billy Corgan use?
E
For most of the set, Corgan uses his Fender Billy Corgan Signature Strats with Billy Corgan DiMarzio pickups in them, tuned to E. For songs in E-flat, he uses his Mellon Collie-era, mid-’70s Strat (also with DiMarzios) that used to be his “I Love My Mom” guitar.
Who is Gerard ways dad?
Donald Way
Gerard Way/Fathers
Way was born in Summit, New Jersey, on April 9, 1977, the son of Donna Lee (née Rush) and Donald Way. He is of Italian and Scottish ancestry.
Are Gerard Way and Joe Rogan related?
Yes. Although Joe Rogan and Gerard Way are not all that close, Joe Rogan did confirm that he is related to the lead vocalist of the rock band ‘My Chemical Romance’.