May I just name the bands that really matter from the 90's: The smashing pumpkins, Nirvana, Hole, Pearl Jam, Alice in chains, Nine Inch Nails, Weezer, and Soundgarden! Best bands ever! And to think that I'm just a kid.
So cool to see them in the beginning of their career,so young,and hopeful for their band's future.Untainted by the crap music that was around then,as they are now.Completely doing their own thing.What's weird to me,is they got big when they were about my age now,makes me wonder where my life should be going and how lucky they are to have made it.
The whole band had their influences on the creation of the albums they released. Billy had the most but nevertheless the Smashing Pumpkins are Billy, James, Jimmy and Darcy. Not what they have now 2 members and 2 replacements. And the reason the music sounds different is because it is Billy isn't trying to go for the Siamese Dream or Mellon Collie or even Machina hes trying to give them a new sound with the new music. Even if he says he isn't. But the Pumpkins probably never will what they were.
I do think bands should keep the original members. If you look at Nirvana they had at least 5 drummers between '88 and '90.There is a difference between finding the right members and replacing former members.And a lot of the first original members along with some you mentioned are not even credited for working on a record of the bands.I think if a band member is in the band for 15 or20 years they are there to stay and are part of the original cast so to say.Though some bands don't last that long
gish is their best album - I'm not even kidding. "Crush" is their greatest song. A shame Billy isn't more proud of it, but then again, he seems to have an obsession with being ashamed of stuff he put out.
Aw, I love Smashing Pumpkins. Billy had so much hair back then! But I like him bald better. This is one of my favorite bands. I wish the original lineup would get back together one day. Keep on rocking SP!!!!!!
Same here, if it wasn't for the fact that i forced Gish down my throat (i just left it on loop without bothering to turn it off, then it just grew on me), Smashing Pumpkins wouldn't be my favorite band of all time, they also left me more open to new music
good point. you gotta just go watch a lot of up and coming bands play at small venues. most f them might be crap but if you go to enough shows you will find a few diamonds in the rough. ps-next smashing pumpkins might be silversun pickups. check them out.
i idolize both bands for diffrent reasons....the pumpkins for there atmosphere...i can put the album on in my room and never want to leave the pumpkins are almost a way of thinking...if i can say so without sounding like a stoner lol And i admire MCR for there loyalty and there drive to save peoples lives they give it there all....two great bands and i hope to make one that does both of them one better
yepp...Gerard & Mikey way of MCR saw them in 98' or 99' & they said SP blew them away..they were great & they influenced them alot they idolize Billy for being a great musician :] & so do i =]
Really, for me I've never liked a Pumpkins album the first few times I've listened to it, especially Adore (and I have all of thier albums). But they've all b/c my favorite albums.
could say that Jimmy had nothing to do with the Adore since he was absent from the tour and most of the making of that album. Which to me signified the end for them.I just think that bands should keep the original members or not play because its the authenticity of having the original members because with replacements it seems phony and about money,though Billy says its not I believe him,you still get that feeling.I've seen the new band 3 times I it was theoriginals but that time has passed
That's cool, but he's also said he just thinks "Gish" is an okay album. He's obviously much prouder of SD and MCIS. Really, sometimes I think Billy only likes his albums based on how well they sell.
Umm... In case you missed the second sentence of my comment, "Go to their website", meaning I have been there, and signed up. And yes, I know about the "mean-spirited drug addict" comment, and about James' attitude, which was almost right after the band was broke up. SO HE WAS ANGRY! duh. I'm actually surprised that you know the other drummers on Adore, I'll give you props for that, and, and this is just a personal thing, but everyone leaves out Lisa.... why?? But, I'm sorry for ragging on you.
when did james stop smiling? what the hell happened to him? whenever i see him in the later years interviews i always wonder. maybe D'Arcy was his true love? and he seems to love the crow iconography. The Smashing Pumpkins absolutely epitomize this era of rock music, and in a way I think the band was doomed in the way that the Beatles and Led Zeppelin and Metallica were doomed to suffer death and breakup.
that's BS. even Billy said that's not true. james co-wrote two songs on Gish. and two on Siamese Dream. james actually wrote the music to SP's best song 'mayonaise'. yes, he wrote all the music. and MCIS was a complete band effort. go watch the 666 video, you'll see the band in the studio working as a whole unit. everybody doing their part.
Image still has to do with the band because look at some bands would have never made it with out image, not the Pumpkins because they fucking rock, it does play some part in bands. And to say that Billy is the only reason behind the song writing of the Pumpkins, look at his solo project or Zwan I love both of those but they both failed so some where in the process all 4 members had to have something to the success of the music and the making of. But if you say Darcy had no influence either you
I kind of favor the pumpkins and so does MCR but I favor the pumpkins older stuff thow I like Zeitgeist but i prefer albums like simease Dream almost all the songs were good today and cherub rock are just a couple on there I remember how excited I was when I played guitar Hero 3 and cherub rock was on there now theres a bunch of hours I've played on a game
damn , .. they were young . . i was grade 1 then . havnt hear of them yet . . wel wat do grade one know about music anyway . . but you cud tel in darcys statement tht shes alredy using drugs .. hehe
GOSH, love him w/hair! :P They were THE coolest back then..... too bad I wasn't even born here. They're like the best alternative band in ever. ;)
Once Billy shaved his head, it was all downhill from there 😆
Darcy = Amazing
May I just name the bands that really matter from the 90's: The smashing pumpkins, Nirvana, Hole, Pearl Jam, Alice in chains, Nine Inch Nails, Weezer, and Soundgarden! Best bands ever! And to think that I'm just a kid.
So cool to see them in the beginning of their career,so young,and hopeful for their band's future.Untainted by the crap music that was around then,as they are now.Completely doing their own thing.What's weird to me,is they got big when they were about my age now,makes me wonder where my life should be going and how lucky they are to have made it.
I know that feel, D'arcy.
That sound in the end.... I thought my computer crashed.
The whole band had their influences on the creation of the albums they released. Billy had the most but nevertheless the Smashing Pumpkins are Billy, James, Jimmy and Darcy. Not what they have now 2 members and 2 replacements. And the reason the music sounds different is because it is Billy isn't trying to go for the Siamese Dream or Mellon Collie or even Machina hes trying to give them a new sound with the new music. Even if he says he isn't. But the Pumpkins probably never will what they were.
I do think bands should keep the original members. If you look at Nirvana they had at least 5 drummers between '88 and '90.There is a difference between finding the right members and replacing former members.And a lot of the first original members along with some you mentioned are not even credited for working on a record of the bands.I think if a band member is in the band for 15 or20 years they are there to stay and are part of the original cast so to say.Though some bands don't last that long
I know a dude who looks like Billys long lost son.
gish is their best album - I'm not even kidding. "Crush" is their greatest song.
A shame Billy isn't more proud of it, but then again, he seems to have an obsession with being ashamed of stuff he put out.
Aw, I love Smashing Pumpkins.
Billy had so much hair back then!
But I like him bald better.
This is one of my favorite bands.
I wish the original lineup would get back together one day.
Keep on rocking SP!!!!!!
D'arcy is beautiful :)
I agree. I miss the old pumpkins. But......that new album (Zeitgeist) does rock. Hold on to their old stuff.
Same here, if it wasn't for the fact that i forced Gish down my throat (i just left it on loop without bothering to turn it off, then it just grew on me), Smashing Pumpkins wouldn't be my favorite band of all time, they also left me more open to new music
James' and Billy's lines at the end are classic. 😆
good point. you gotta just go watch a lot of up and coming bands play at small venues. most f them might be crap but if you go to enough shows you will find a few diamonds in the rough.
ps-next smashing pumpkins might be silversun pickups. check them out.
you know my chemical romance said they loved the pumpkins and thats what they listen 2 sometimes before a gig
i idolize both bands for diffrent reasons....the pumpkins for there atmosphere...i can put the album on in my room and never want to leave the pumpkins are almost a way of thinking...if i can say so without sounding like a stoner lol
And i admire MCR for there loyalty and there drive to save peoples lives they give it there all....two great bands and i hope to make one that does both of them one better
best band eva
Jimmy's rattail owns
i half agree, but you could say that about adore too...maybe time will put it in its place.
Darcy, Grrrrrrrr....
i am one is song #1 from gish. you are right. siva (song #2) is the first music video of gish. then rhinoceros (song #3) is the next.
woah! Billy had long hair
haha i didn't know that (dad just got me into SP)
the Pumpkins are amazing
i love Billy, great musician
This is from an old episode of MTV's 120 Minutes from around 1991.
yepp...Gerard & Mikey way of MCR saw them in 98' or 99' & they said SP blew them away..they were great & they influenced them alot
they idolize Billy for being a great musician :]
& so do i =]
thanks!
gish is an excellent album
easily the best
Really, for me I've never liked a Pumpkins album the first few times I've listened to it, especially Adore (and I have all of thier albums). But they've all b/c my favorite albums.
holy shit, thats what i thought, when i first started listening to them
What are you talking about, he just said his new songs are going back to his psychadelic influenced roots...
"scary"
there were horses and a man on fire and James Iha killed a guy with a trident
jimmy, talk damn you
could say that Jimmy had nothing to do with the Adore since he was absent from the tour and most of the making of that album. Which to me signified the end for them.I just think that bands should keep the original members or not play because its the authenticity of having the original members because with replacements it seems phony and about money,though Billy says its not I believe him,you still get that feeling.I've seen the new band 3 times I it was theoriginals but that time has passed
I like their fashion
Crush.
That's cool, but he's also said he just thinks "Gish" is an okay album. He's obviously much prouder of SD and MCIS.
Really, sometimes I think Billy only likes his albums based on how well they sell.
i noticed that in most interviews, Jimmy is always the shy one. He doesn't talk much lol Maybe it's because Billy's way with words
Jimmy looks like he might be a bit stoned here.
Check out Jimmy @ the very end of the video. TOASTED!
hehe thers a chili peppers stciker behind billy.
"on the first LISTEN".
Billy Corgan looks like Raven at one point. Also, Gish sounds better than I'd ever think.
sounds like shes rolling or something.
Umm... In case you missed the second sentence of my comment, "Go to their website", meaning I have been there, and signed up. And yes, I know about the "mean-spirited drug addict" comment, and about James' attitude, which was almost right after the band was broke up. SO HE WAS ANGRY! duh. I'm actually surprised that you know the other drummers on Adore, I'll give you props for that, and, and this is just a personal thing, but everyone leaves out Lisa.... why?? But, I'm sorry for ragging on you.
when did james stop smiling? what the hell happened to him? whenever i see him in the later years interviews i always wonder. maybe D'Arcy was his true love? and he seems to love the crow iconography. The Smashing Pumpkins absolutely epitomize this era of rock music, and in a way I think the band was doomed in the way that the Beatles and Led Zeppelin and Metallica were doomed to suffer death and breakup.
he was always slow
that's BS. even Billy said that's not true. james co-wrote two songs on Gish. and two on Siamese Dream. james actually wrote the music to SP's best song 'mayonaise'. yes, he wrote all the music. and MCIS was a complete band effort. go watch the 666 video, you'll see the band in the studio working as a whole unit. everybody doing their part.
where did you find this? awesome!
Image still has to do with the band because look at some bands would have never made it with out image, not the Pumpkins because they fucking rock, it does play some part in bands. And to say that Billy is the only reason behind the song writing of the Pumpkins, look at his solo project or Zwan I love both of those but they both failed so some where in the process all 4 members had to have something to the success of the music and the making of. But if you say Darcy had no influence either you
too bad billy couldn't grow his hair that long again lol
I FRIGGEN LOVED THIS BAND WHEN I HEARD THEIR FIRST SONGG !!!!
hahahahh that guy was wrong ...
@veverzay holes best album was written by cobain and corgan
scary and unlightning? any way this band has changed my life theres nothing i can say that can describe what i feel for the pumpkins
please log on to equip.org
I kind of favor the pumpkins and so does MCR but I favor the pumpkins older stuff thow I like Zeitgeist but i prefer albums like simease Dream almost all the songs were good today and cherub rock are just a couple on there I remember how excited I was when I played guitar Hero 3 and cherub rock was on there now theres a bunch of hours I've played on a game
billy has hair :O
2:22 red hot chili peppers!!!!!!!!!!
u didnt tag jimmy chamberlin ?
ever notice how far apart james' eyes are from eachother? **laughs** no good psychadelic bands today
wuuu the smashing pumpkins ROCK gish was AMAZING!!!!! jimmy didnt say anything lol james hair gos it was long
gerard way is the fred durst of decade 2000. lol
old school SP rule
damn , .. they were young . . i was grade 1 then . havnt hear of them yet . . wel wat do grade one know about music anyway . . but you cud tel in darcys statement tht shes alredy using drugs .. hehe
jimmy looks funny lol
I like him without hair.
This is before the curse of Billy's bald head set in. 😆The band were never the same after he shaved it.
@BLCKFLAME The only difference is roger waters was a male
drugs man :(
Is James Iha Korean or Japanese????
Japanese
Chileno
@TheButtermore O-ASIS....c mon dude delete them from your (fucking good) list
Ooh Jimmy looks sad and out of place :-(
Stoned, perhaps.
Same thing my girlfriend does to me lol. Cheers
LMAO D'arcy was so dumb. Billy didn't even want her to talk-he tried to jump it because she doesn't know how to use words..
2:22 red hot chili peppers!!!!!!!!!!