Description: The first biography of Chicago's The Smashing Pumpkins, now completely updated. The Hugely successful band's story is riddled with highs and lows.Tyrannically fronted by singer/guitarist and principal songwriter Billy Corgan, who often works alone in the studio, the group has been struggling to stay together since day one. It was only death that finally broke the foursome up in July 1996, after touring keyboardist Jonathan Melvoin died of a drug overdose. Corgan, D'arcy and James made the difficult decision to let drummer Jimmy Chamberlin go. This book follows the band from its formation and early recordings to multi=platinum success with 1993's breakthrough Siamese Dream album and worldwide critical acclaim with 1995's chart-topping epic double album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. It explores the Pumpkins musical influences, the motives behind their ever evolving work, and the explosive relationships between the band members. Includes a discography and dozens of color and black and white photographs.
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Book Title: The Story of the Smashing Pumpkins
Book Series: Omnibus Press Presents
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Omnibus Press
Original Language: English
Intended Audience: Adults
11 1/4" x 9": 56 pages
Edition: Updated
Publication Year: 1996
Type: Illustrated Biography
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Author: Nick Wise
Features: Illustrated, Discography
Genre: Biographies & True Stories
Topic: Rock Bands, Rick Musicians
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
