Who from Smashing Pumpkins died?
Who from Smashing Pumpkins died?
Jonathan Melvoin
In a statement released yesterday afternoon, the Smashing Pumpkins said: “It is with great sadness that this morning, Jonathan Melvoin, who has been touring with our band as a keyboardist and percussionist for the past six months, passed away from an apparent drug overdose.
Who are the original members of Smashing Pumpkins?
In addition to Corgan, the band’s founding members were guitarist James Iha (in full James Yoshinobu Iha; b. March 26, 1968, Chicago), bassist D’Arcy (byname of D’Arcy Elizabeth Wretzky; b. May 1, 1968, South Haven, Michigan), and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin (in full James Joseph Chamberlin; b.
How many original members are in Smashing Pumpkins?
The first performance of the Smashing Pumpkins was on July 9, 1988, at the Polish bar Chicago 21….List of the Smashing Pumpkins band members.
| The Smashing Pumpkins | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1988–2000; 2006–present |
| Members | Billy Corgan Jeff Schroeder James Iha Jimmy Chamberlin |
What happened to the lead singer of Smashing Pumpkins?
He is best known as the lead singer, primary songwriter, guitarist, and only permanent member of the rock band the Smashing Pumpkins. He is currently the owner and promoter of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA).
Where is D Arcy Wretzky?
While Wretzky hasn’t starred in any acting projects, she has taken a liking to rural living — so much so that she lives on a horse farm in Michigan, according to a random call she made to a Chicago radio station in 2009, stating that she wasn’t “healthy enough” for the Smashing Pumpkins’ rock n’ roll lifestyle.
What happened to Smashing Pumpkins bassist?
Most of the bass parts were handled by Corgan himself. Shortly after leaving the group, she was arrested for possession of crack cocaine. Corgan later said she was “fired for being a mean-spirited drug addict who refused to get help.” She was replaced on 2000’s Machina tours by former Hole bassist Melissa Auf der Maur.
Who plays bass for Smashing Pumpkins?
Billy CorganSince 2006
D’arcy Wretzky1988 – 1999Melissa Auf der Maur1999 – 2000Nicole Fiorentino2010 – 2014
The Smashing Pumpkins/Bassists
