Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins - VIP Q&A

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  • Billy Corgan holds a question and answer session during The Smashing Pumpkins VIP Experience at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, Illinois on August 8, 2015. The questions aren't really audible, but you can figure out the gist from his answers.

Komentáře • 138

  • @darrenclark9776
    @darrenclark9776 Před 8 lety +108

    we are so lucky to have artists like this that will speak directly and realistically to an audience. Billy is not a fake.

    • @StevenWalker-ns5ii
      @StevenWalker-ns5ii Před 4 lety +2

      Darren Clark he does like the sound of his own voice sometimes

    • @lostamericanhistory2536
      @lostamericanhistory2536 Před 3 lety +1

      @Careful Icarus probably because how Corgan has acted in the past. Its good to see him come down from his high horse, or what seemed to be a high horse. Seems like a really good guy now

    • @evanjolley1279
      @evanjolley1279 Před 2 lety +1

      i hate how the realist people get dragged

    • @Dielawn69
      @Dielawn69 Před 2 lety +1

      @@lostamericanhistory2536 Billy claims that a lot of that shit was trolling and that they were trying to play the part of a crazy wild rock band. Obviously he could be trying to save face but I definitely believe him. He has time and time again shown he cares more about being authentically himself than the fame and praise. The Smashing Punpkins could've just became a beloved greatest hots band and continued to play arenas but they chose to take risks and focus on continuing to make new music instead of living in the past.

    • @DavidOakesMusic
      @DavidOakesMusic Před 2 lety +1

      @@Dielawn69 And they still make double albums in an age where millennials just wanna stream music on CZcams or TikTok on their phone speakers in tha background. It's depressing.

  • @rrr-sr2du
    @rrr-sr2du Před 9 lety +87

    I could listen to him talking endelessly

  • @mypathunfolding
    @mypathunfolding Před rokem +8

    Thank you so much for posting this video! I asked the first question: "What makes you happy?" or something to that effect. Then he asked me if I thought he was unhappy, and I said, "No," with a questioning smile. When he started talking about first responders being in their "purpose," I thought I'd mention that I'm a therapist, to which he responded, "God Bless You," and then my life was complete. 🙂

    • @SneedBass
      @SneedBass Před měsícem

      Really cool, that you got to ask a question to Billy. He's one of my favorite musicians

  • @shplog2
    @shplog2 Před 8 lety +26

    I appreciate Billy's existence. Always well spoken and no matter what his opinion is, he's not afraid to say it. He's earned more respect from me than I can measure.

  • @sticksman1979
    @sticksman1979 Před 7 lety +38

    Smartest man in rock. Could listen to him all day, which is pretty much what I've done today.

    • @sonicjet7759
      @sonicjet7759 Před 5 lety +2

      Billy Corgan could of been a university professor or go on to become an astronaunt or the President Of The United States Of America :)

    • @ASDF-sc1or
      @ASDF-sc1or Před 4 lety +1

      @Joel Koll And Billy's no exception. Imagine being dumb enough to believe in chemtrails.

  • @Crimsonphilosophy
    @Crimsonphilosophy Před 8 lety +18

    smartest rock star.

  • @teamjuly6685
    @teamjuly6685 Před 8 lety +12

    I just love Billy Corgan so much :)

  • @tylermeuninck4652
    @tylermeuninck4652 Před 9 lety +17

    Perseverance and irrepressible momentum, Billy seems to be one of the most exemplary musicians from the early 90's to date that can keep pushing forward and has an unquenchable thirst to innovate. I think he's a great example to follow for old and new fans. He doesn't use drugs, is obstinate and unyielding in his vision. Over the last year I have gone though his catalog on you tube alone and it's gigantic. There are so many incredible rare songs that haven't entered the studio. There really are 20 to 60 songs that may or may not make it on an album. I always thought he was maybe exaggerating a little, or rather speaking in hyperbole as we all sometimes do, but the material exists and it's baffling. - Also agree, this guys speech is just as good as a professor and having watched some of these VIP interviews the guy changes his mind a lot for the better. Makes a point then reiterates, edits and gives a better explanation with greater clarity.

    • @chocomanger6873
      @chocomanger6873 Před 6 lety +1

      Other than his solo album and the Zwan album, I find it incredibly difficult to listen to any music he's made with the Smashing Pumpkins past their original breakup.

    • @dynjarren7523
      @dynjarren7523 Před 4 lety

      Choco Manger I feel the same way because his new music is terrible.

    • @SneedBass
      @SneedBass Před měsícem

      Go deeper into the rabbit hole. There are so many songs that band would kill to have, and Billy just left them on the cutting room floor

  • @quavde
    @quavde Před 3 lety +5

    Billy Corgan is such a nice dude...

    • @helixfire1198
      @helixfire1198 Před 2 lety +4

      yeah i dont understand why the media always tore him up especially since hes so bright creative authentic and insightful. and cute.

    • @DavidOakesMusic
      @DavidOakesMusic Před rokem

      @@helixfire1198 They hated the character of Billy that he played with the SP .

  • @domais68
    @domais68 Před 6 lety +6

    It's really nice to hear a rock star speak with this level of thoughtfulness and sincerity. Billy C. is a gifted musician but he's also a very bright man. His era of music produced so many greats, sadly, many of which lived short lives. I'm sure Corgan did his share of drugs but my understanding is he didn't go too deep because of bad experiences growing up around his father's drug addiction. I just saw him on Joe Rogan's podcast and he was great. He told some stories that were pure gold. His Dennis Rodman/Phil Jackson experiences are hilarious. Thanks for posting this clip.

    • @sonicjet7759
      @sonicjet7759 Před 5 lety

      Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins and Greg Graffin of Bad Religion are both some of the smartest people in rock music / punk rock music / alternative rock music today.

  • @zachhiggins1668
    @zachhiggins1668 Před 2 měsíci

    Billy is fucking amazing because where he knows his shit he is unparalleled at being able to communicate it. He doesnt have everything right, but when hes spot on he gets it across. Like a great teacher

  • @tomasmartosvevoahre7799
    @tomasmartosvevoahre7799 Před 4 lety +4

    The most eloquent speaker in rock music since Frank Zappa. I would buy records of him speaking.

  • @robdogg1076
    @robdogg1076 Před 9 lety +9

    Been a fan since 1994 and I don't get this new everything Pop shit either I wanna Rock

  • @robdogg1076
    @robdogg1076 Před 9 lety +3

    Billy THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME PERIOD

  • @JakeWitmer
    @JakeWitmer Před 8 lety +29

    Really, this is just an answer session, since you can't hear any of the no microphone questions.

  • @romerosneck
    @romerosneck Před 3 lety +2

    Corgans insights are so interesting!

  • @guineveremoonmist1060
    @guineveremoonmist1060 Před rokem +1

    This is so awesome ❤❤❤ thanks for sharing!!!

  • @helixfire1198
    @helixfire1198 Před 2 lety

    Thank you Billy. Your commentary on supporting our vets and how to understnd their experiences actually has helped me contextualize and try to better to "be in their shoes" specifically for a vet that i know and care about. Also thank you for your insight on culture, music, amd our society. you are a gem.

  • @alt94rock44
    @alt94rock44 Před 6 lety +2

    Billy! What a great and humble guy!

  • @robdogg1076
    @robdogg1076 Před 9 lety +10

    The great pumpkin

  • @Nautilus1972
    @Nautilus1972 Před 5 lety +4

    Hexen! That was a great game on the PC.

  • @dannyd1224
    @dannyd1224 Před 9 lety +4

    listening to him just makes me wanna pick up my guitar in hopes i could one day impress him lol

  • @Michael-bl4no
    @Michael-bl4no Před 3 lety +1

    Well spoken and reflective artist.

  • @meglea7065
    @meglea7065 Před 4 lety +1

    I just think he is so precious and adorable. AAAHHH!!!!

  • @EdieSexwitch
    @EdieSexwitch Před 9 lety +5

    I'm surprised Billy hasn't gone into musical scores for movies. I think he'd be good at that.

  • @GoCotton
    @GoCotton Před 9 lety +1

    Im totally out of the SP loop but I'll always have time for Billy Corgan. Been watching so many recent interviews and these VIP things, I find them weirdly fascinating. Im loving the stuff hes getting into around the 18 minute mark...Pull your socks up counter culture, it's no fun existing on the edges, get you hands dirty break into the mainstream and get massive again

  • @melodyglenn3366
    @melodyglenn3366 Před 6 lety +1

    Great interview Billy

  • @coreyfisher2542
    @coreyfisher2542 Před 11 měsíci

    Billy is essentially correct on an astonishing number of topics.

  • @OrchestralOrg
    @OrchestralOrg Před 9 lety +5

    wanna know something, billy? i said it a few years ago: something very new is going to be born soon. remember when grunge was born? something new is coming. new sound.

    • @greckendale
      @greckendale Před 9 lety

      +mindnumber9 You're right man.

    • @OrchestralOrg
      @OrchestralOrg Před 9 lety +1

      shane parry
      just a strong intuition, but i can say that i was flooded in the month of august with a lot of new-to-me sounds. really great music i found last month.
      post-rock is the most recent new genre i've found over the past few years. but something tells me something really, really new is coming.

    • @SrSacaninha
      @SrSacaninha Před 6 lety +1

      Has it been born yet?

    • @chocomanger6873
      @chocomanger6873 Před 6 lety +1

      Grunge wasn't really a new sound though. Smells Like Teen Spirit is basically More Than a Feeling. People dressed that way in the northwest for years, so the fashion wasn't new either. We have to remember too that the days of one band dominating the music scene are over. We have the internet now, which has democratized things. Anyone can put out music anywhere. Anyone can listen to anything. The Pumpkins got big when record companies a nd radio still played a huge part in rock music. People basically listened to what was available on the radio. If you made it on the radio, you could tour. If you didn't, tough luck. You maybe could get a break once in a while, but there's nothing to break now. Things are getting equalized. In the 70s it was just about a very limited small number of bands that "made it", and they made it huge. That simply can't happen anymore.

  • @minifignick938
    @minifignick938 Před 6 lety +1

    Wonderful

  • @Zeroini
    @Zeroini Před 9 lety +2

    He's making me feel old.
    \

  • @kristaunger2034
    @kristaunger2034 Před 5 měsíci

    I wish I could hear the questions 😩 I want him to be my college music teacher

  • @Guitarded
    @Guitarded Před 6 lety +5

    too bad they didn't buy two microphones. damn

  • @c_monster429
    @c_monster429 Před 10 měsíci

    Hero

  • @mikeanthony589
    @mikeanthony589 Před 8 lety +2

    Fck it lets start a band. Who's in?

  • @factsdontcareaboutyourfeel9576

    He should tour a la jordan peterson. Just speaking truth...

    • @helixfire1198
      @helixfire1198 Před 2 lety +1

      renember to buy his book, billy wrote poetry.

  • @alsavantjes
    @alsavantjes Před 6 měsíci

    what that musician? hes not a nusician he's a magician according to Suki. glad there are some intelligent artists still left in this world thanks billy!

  • @jimmypittman4609
    @jimmypittman4609 Před 2 lety

    The song zero you said it's lonely on top doesn't look that lonely from here have a blessed night

  • @veerchasm1
    @veerchasm1 Před 4 lety +2

    Wish I could hear the questions

  • @VarynDEE33t
    @VarynDEE33t Před 7 lety +2

    I want whatever this guy is taking

    • @Vibeagain
      @Vibeagain Před rokem

      Why do you say that? His mental acuity? As someone in higher education I find it fascinating that performers and artists can't just collect their thoughts and do better. Mr Bowie never let us down. No, Corgan isn't exemplary, he's where the pack really ought to be.

  • @kristopherryanwatson
    @kristopherryanwatson Před 9 lety +6

    i find that the audio is damned low !

  • @guineveremoonmist1060

    Hey SMAILTRONIC did you record this ?

  • @kingswit
    @kingswit Před 9 lety +2

    I could have sworn this guy was English (nationality, I know for a fact he is ethnically)

  • @paulgilbert4
    @paulgilbert4 Před 8 lety +1

    What camera was used for this? It looks great!

  • @bbomg02
    @bbomg02 Před 9 lety +1

    Yeah I can kind of tell he's had/has depression. This chat in itself was kind of depressing. Cause I think a new wave of rock is coming. The more I look at some bands like Highly Suspect, Wolf Alice, and The Weaks. There also is still the band Senium if you want the old edge to music. I see potential it just doesn't shine as much as it used to like 8 years ago or so. But, he has a different voice than I expected lol.

  • @alsavantjes
    @alsavantjes Před 6 měsíci

    you should just start a podcast Billy? You have a great voice

  • @jennyjaney2875
    @jennyjaney2875 Před 4 lety +1

    Lol when he said Reeanna.cute !

  • @mixmastermonte
    @mixmastermonte Před 5 lety +1

    Wish someone had thought to tell him to restate the question. Wish I knew what he was talking about

  • @johnschumacherAlphameric

    bILLY IS gREAT!

  • @spiveyjeremya
    @spiveyjeremya Před 6 lety

    After so much reality and brains, it feels stupid to say say this, but Fuck Yeah!

  • @drtoboggan7469
    @drtoboggan7469 Před 5 lety +3

    Billy your soma solo could've went on for 20 mins and I think we can all agree would have been fine with us. P,s. I love listening to u speak u should build on that your to far behind the curtain on your current endeavors.

  • @DavidOakesMusic
    @DavidOakesMusic Před 2 lety +1

    What he said about millennial music is 100%spot on. Sh*t like Ed Sheeran is literally a 4 bar loop for 4 and a half minutes with the most basic vocal melody and the laziest delivery.

  • @JakeWitmer
    @JakeWitmer Před 8 lety +1

    @23:55 Corgan is a selector of truth. Like much IDM, like Clark.

  • @jimmypittman4609
    @jimmypittman4609 Před 2 lety +1

    Well I wish I had it that good Billy been through a lot of bad stuff now I like to see God has blessed you a lot man lucky you well lucky you and your success helps make that better too so yeah sad when I can't get love can't find love and I get made fun of inbox internet just trying to be known as a musician like yourself man can't get recognition sucks anyway man have fun man I wish we can all be as good as you know

    • @Vibeagain
      @Vibeagain Před rokem

      I think you are lovely but wish you would use punctuation better

  • @OrchestralOrg
    @OrchestralOrg Před 9 lety +2

    14:07 yes!!! LMAO

  • @rodtoddpolevaultersinc.7272

    VIP means 'Very Important Person'. I'm assuming this is an attempt at irony on behalf of the organizers?

    • @Vibeagain
      @Vibeagain Před rokem

      You don't think Mr Corgan with his accomplishments in music and helping to spur the swell of alt-rock, and all the intellectual and cultural contribution since then, you would deem him as in fact *not one of the important, or 'influencers' amongst us? You're stoned

  • @LaceAndCorsets
    @LaceAndCorsets Před rokem

    Or you could be a producer?

  • @dantelinden986
    @dantelinden986 Před 3 lety +1

    i listen to john frusciante, only met one other fan #counterculture

  • @sjin8896
    @sjin8896 Před 3 lety

    I can’t hear the questions!!!!

  • @susanooizuna5052
    @susanooizuna5052 Před 8 lety +2

    i don understand why nobody ask him why its to complicated reach the mellon collie - level again his "golden era" ?

  • @davidegoal
    @davidegoal Před 8 lety +1

    Okay but what's the fucking question!!!!!!?

  • @Anonymous_Andy_
    @Anonymous_Andy_ Před 18 dny

    Its bizarre to learn that he is big in the …. Wrestling world also😅

  • @Nautilus1972
    @Nautilus1972 Před 5 lety

    15:05 Tripping on ecstacy???? WTF?

  • @thehahamen2
    @thehahamen2 Před 3 lety

    Did he just call Rihanna.....Rih-aaaana?

  • @knife-chase
    @knife-chase Před 4 lety +2

    How he can go on about millennial culture like he is after JUST saying he worked with the drummer of the brain dead band motley crue is fascinating. Also singling our acts like the doors and the dead when just as well there was Sha Na Na and the I Want Candy band... and motley crue... is interesting. He doesn’t bother mentioning deeper newer acts like Kendrick or even someone like Lana Del Rey who has a very obvious through line to much older styles of music.

    • @helixfire1198
      @helixfire1198 Před 2 lety +1

      i dont understand your criticism especially since he was being complimentary.

    • @GnomeChomsky9999
      @GnomeChomsky9999 Před 2 lety +2

      @@helixfire1198 I think his point was that the majority of popular music has been empty trash. Nothing changed..

  • @JakeWitmer
    @JakeWitmer Před 8 lety +2

    @20:00 One "solution" would be for rock music to grow a brain and focus on universal truths. ...Oh, wait, this is America, where the government has bred away the spirit of 1776.

  • @Nautilus1972
    @Nautilus1972 Před 5 lety +1

    I'm back connecting with WPC .... I had to wait until he was an old bastard like me before I wanted to hear what he had to say. Glad to hear he doesn't like Millennial culture either. Their values ....

  • @jackienemecheck4676
    @jackienemecheck4676 Před 5 lety +1

    Did Corgin sayGod Bless you? Thought he was a Satanist

    • @armanzahedi1565
      @armanzahedi1565 Před 5 lety +2

      No, he was a bit nihilistic back in the 90s but he's very open in interviews that he follows Christian faith.

  • @cuzzinbri
    @cuzzinbri Před 4 lety

    Shy? Pretentious? Both????

  • @jimmypittman4609
    @jimmypittman4609 Před 2 lety

    Then when you're not famous and you're trying to get famous people quote your fake you're a fraud and I'm not I'm just trying to put my stuff out there and get paid just like you do or anyone else or help people that do struggle struggle with stuff you probably never struggle but song about you song gave me hope man now I'm not so sure though you know I don't agree with all your audience may not always be like me dude cuz everybody's different you know but I think everybody deserves a chance regardless

    • @jimmypittman4609
      @jimmypittman4609 Před 2 lety

      Sorry man you know you're awesome right it's just how I struggle okay in life I really really do man and I just want to be happy like everybody else man

  • @chocomanger6873
    @chocomanger6873 Před 6 lety +2

    I like him very much, but other than his solo album and the Zwan album, I find it incredibly difficult to listen to any music he's made with the Smashing Pumpkins past their original breakup. It's too bad D'arcy is being such a poor sport and went down the wrong path in life. It would've been great to see her on the reunion tour. What can they really do though as a band from now on? They're like the Stones or the Who. Amazing in their prime, and great to see with the reunion tours, but... it's probably better just not to make any more new music as a band.

    • @helixfire1198
      @helixfire1198 Před 2 lety

      youre too hung up on the personalities and 90's marketing because if you close your eyes and listen to the music, it is sonically uncompromising, expansive, and awesome. too bad youre stuck in a mental music purgatory.

  • @jimmypittman4609
    @jimmypittman4609 Před 2 lety

    I'll say this right the chicks in your band a very hot and you're a cool dude you're lucky to have all that man I wish I had it like that bro I really do man I would love some hot chicks beside me like yo hey you know but this haters and sad and greedy industries not saying you're in one of them but they're out there man just saying man they like to look down on people like me and stop us from succeeding probably people like someone you used to be man just like you before you was famous

  • @jimmypittman4609
    @jimmypittman4609 Před 2 lety

    Can you be fake if you speak of real stuff real life stuff and music and fame how can you be fake if you're not copyrighting I'm not copyrighting your music I would never steal your music dude because I'd rather keep it original why to show you love man I don't want to make you mad I just want all of us to be happy I don't understand all the you know it's crazy man you know there's a lot of instigators out there too so be careful what your fans are really your fans or instigators too you never know man you never know I'm not I'm a real dude an artist like yourself I draw I sing I rap I get hated in love mostly hated mostly hated but I still try to spread that love that you know of that seems to be so hard for people like me to find it's sad really

  • @tdog1983-v6c
    @tdog1983-v6c Před 4 lety +1

    Shouldn’t be wearing a hood like that at 50 yrs old

    • @joshm2690
      @joshm2690 Před 3 lety +4

      He should and is .

    • @tdog1983-v6c
      @tdog1983-v6c Před 3 lety

      J Maier then that’s what’s wrong with people in general

    • @joshm2690
      @joshm2690 Před 3 lety +1

      @@tdog1983-v6c That he has a hood on his shirt incase it gets a little cold ? I think you are a nut case . lol

    • @papadelta9485
      @papadelta9485 Před 3 lety +1

      lol who gives a fuck? if that's something you put energy into hating youre a moron

    • @tdog1983-v6c
      @tdog1983-v6c Před 3 lety

      matt vacante that’s your opinion! Who the fuck are u to tell me what to waste energy hating on?? Cmon now!