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“I've always believed that we could reach past genre -- we didn't ride the grunge coat-tails; we've always been on our terms.”

Quote by Billy Corgan

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Billy Corgan, born on March 17, 1967, is an American musician, songwriter, and music producer. He is best known as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for the band Smashing Pumpkins, which achieved significant success in the mid-1990s. Corgan is renowned for his unique musical style and profound lyrics, which have had a profound impact on modern rock music. more

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