One of the greatest American rock bands were initially considered by many to be the pop fad side of grunge, but actually recorded numerous records (e.g. Siamese Dream, Adore, the sweeping Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness) that are among the most enduring and influential of the grunge era. Marked by the guitar virtuosity of Billy Corgan and lyrics that alternate between snarling fuck-off diatribes and tender introspection, Smashing Pumpkins were a four-piece force to be reckoned with.

Though featuring a variety of different members across a thirty year span, the original lineup included drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, guitarist James Iha and bassist D'arcy Wretzky.