Who is Billy Corgan ?
# William Patrick Corgan Jr. is popularly known as Billy Corgan.
# He was born on March 17, 1967 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, U.S.
# His Birth Sign is Pisces.
# He is an American musician, songwriter, producer, poet, and professional wrestling magnate.
# He is best known as the lead singer, primary songwriter, guitarist, and sole permanent member of The Smashing Pumpkins.
# Formed by Corgan and guitarist James Iha in Chicago, Illinois, in 1988, the band quickly gained steam with the addition of bassist D’arcy Wretzky and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin.
# Strong album sales and large-scale tours propelled the band’s increasing fame in the 1990s until their break-up in 2000.
# Corgan started a new band called Zwan, and after their quick demise, he released a solo album TheFutureEmbrace in 2005 and a collection of poetry (Blinking with Fists) before setting his sights on reforming Smashing Pumpkins.
Who is Billy Corgan Dating ?
Chloe Mendel and Billy Corgan have been in a long-term relationship since 2013.
Billy Corgan was previously married to Chris Fabian (1993 – 1995).
Quick Facts
- Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg)
- Height: 6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
- Shoe Size/Feet Size: 11 (US)
- Star Sign: Pisces
- Net Worth: $50 million
- Hair Color: Bald
- Eye Color: Blue
- Date Of Birth: 17 March 1967
- Birth Place: Elk Grove, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Birth Name: William Patrick Corgan
- Nationality: American
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Race/Ethnicity:
-Irish, Scottish, English (father)
-Belgian-Flemish, Italian/Sicilian (mother) - Religion: Christian
- Spouse: Chris Fabian (m. 1993-1997)
- Parents: William Corgan Sr., Martha Louise Maes Corgan Lutz
- Education: Glenbard North High School, Carol Stream, IL (1985)
- Associated acts: The Smashing Pumpkins, Zwan
- Genre: Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Pop/Rock
