Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins Joins Laney - Plays Laney LA100SM Head & LA412 Cabinet
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
- Watch Billy Corgan talk joining the Laney Artist family his love of Laney Amplifiers, the Laney LA100SM and Black Sabbath.
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Billy Corgan approached us after having purchased a Laney LA100SM Head together with a Laney LA412 Cabinet and reached out to us for more of as he calls it, “that God like power”. He loves the Laney LA412 so much that all 4 of his various amps sounds all come out through that Cab.
In this exclusive interview shot backstage before their show at the Toyota Center in Houston, Billy covers the topics of his beginnings as a musician, his love of Tony Iommi & Black Sabbath, we get to meet some fans & go along to the triumphant return for The Smashing Pumpkins to The Metro in their hometown of Chicago and see some footage from their October 2022 dates in both Dallas & Houston, Texas.
More on his equipment: Billy is now touring with two Laney LA100SM Laney Supermod heads. Based on the LA100BL made famous by Tony Iommi having used them on the first 3 Black Sabbath albums, the LA100SM “Supermod” features the addition of a Master Volume which was not on the original LA100BL. The LA100SM was a limited release product which Billy had purchased for himself on the used market and luckily for all of us, we just happened to have the pair archived which have now become a main stayer in his incredible touring rig. In addition Billy also has two of Laney LA412 cabinets which he has fallen in love so much so that he has pushed aside the same cabinets he had been using since the early 90’s.
All of us at Laney Amplification could are proud to welcome Billy Corgan to our Artist Roster.
0:00 Opening
0:18 Billy Corgan's Musical Origins Story
3:01 The Birth Of A Style
6:16 Hometown Return
9:59 The 8 Year Old Who Found Black Sabbath
12:56 Tone Is Where The Heart Is
14:55 The Challenge Of Time
17:46 Going Old School In A Modern World
21:34 Mother F*cker You Stole My Sound
23:28 An Ode To Laney
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Classic Billy Corgan. Claims ignorance and then explains all technical details. Gotta love the guy
Kudos to Laney for not getting him to downplay the other gear. It's refreshing to see a company that's not threatened by the fact these guys use multiple brands.
I know. That's exactly what I was thinking. And Laney makes great amps that stand out on their own. Their amps are better than ever IMHO. I've been a fan of these amps since I started playing in the mid 80s.
Exactly, you stated that beautifully!! Bcuz, as we’ve all found out thru the years, inspiration comes in many forms-with many, many brand names attached to it!!!
@@angusorvid8840 same here i have 6
"everything else sucks!" - EVH being real.
@@Its6string not everybody needs a new amplifier to write a new song, Doug.
Billy I am overjoyed to see you so happy and brimming with enthusiasm. Your band is thriving, you're tying the knot, you have beautiful children and a tea shop. You look in good health. You're glowing!! That's called arriving. Maybe you once thought you had already peaked. You were wrong, my friend. All that was external. Now you've arrived on the inside. That's the gold. 🥰
Great comment. The positivity on his outlook towards life has been so visible in recent years and it's amazing to see one of the 90's guys make it through to the other side after sadly losing too many greats.
Wisdom Jenelle. Wow. This comment gave me inspiration to look beyond. Thank you.
jew?
Lovely comment
His attitude really is so fresh in recent years.
Hearing Corgan talk about discovering Sabbath at age 8 and characterizing the sound as “mystical” makes me a much bigger fan of the Pumpkins. 🖖
watch the interview with Lars Ulrich on his podcast, he talks more about it. Its one of the best interviews he has ever done.
their first album was full of those 70's influences for me ...thats why i loved them from the get go ....
@@rabes1981 Lars is way more skilled at those interviews than as a drummer ...love the way he conducts them
@@BlueHopi144 You might be right, Lars is actually a fantastic interviewer, he really gets into the discussion and laughs with his guests. Looks like he really enjoys himself.
@@rabes1981 he probably found another gift/talent he never knew he had in him . I will search for his Billy interview .
Many people don't know this but Billy can shred like crazy on guitar. Very good player, always wanted to play like him.
I think everyone who just watched this documentary/advertisement know now, since there's a clip of him shredding.
There was never any question over his skills. One listen of I Am One or Geek USA should be enough to know.
What do you mean, many people dont know? LOL
How the hell would you know?
They litterally show it in the video, but as far as i'm concerned everybody knows he's a great guitar player.
Absolute shredder.
This guy is an actual musical prodigy, what a legend.
look up prodigy.
@@JOEMAMMADRINK40Z why you such a hater, you horny ass bitch
From the first time I heard Gish…I was sold. The SP sound just hooked me in a way not many other bands have. Billy is a treasure, great interview.
Good piece. Anyone that is a fan of Billy really need to see the Beato interview with him if you haven't already.
I enjoyed the Beato interview too. Glad you enjoyed ours as well.
How lovely is to hear Billy talking about Sabbath just like a little kid...
Billy is such an underrated guitarist, not to mention his producing skills, which really help faithfully translate the tones, attack, and subtleties to recordings.
He's the best guitarist of his generation hands down...people don't realize he basically played everything on the best Pumpkins albums.
@@mablesfatalfable6021 . From "the 90s"...I don't think he's overrated at all..
He is not underrated at all. What makes you make a statement like that? He is in one of the biggest bands of the 90’s.
@@kingsecho3351 he's not included in Rolling Stones list of 100 greatest guitarists. That seems wrong, no?
@@46positivity well yea he should be on that list. I never music trust critics. I trust my ear.
I could listen to him all day. The guy’s so passionate about music!
Get a job or a Life.
Or some Q-tips.
Get a life
Laney Amplification rules! Billy Corgan rules! Perfection.
I love how Billy is so open and attributive to so many influences. From the Cure to shoegaze. From Iommi to Hendrix and Brian May. Randy Rhodes. I remember an interview he did in the 90's about EVH. Van Halen was sorta passe' at the time as grunge had rolled in. 80's metal and all that was out, definitely not cool anymore. And he said something like- Eddie might be old, but he can still kick your ass. Haha. Corgan is also just as down to earth and everyday human as Eddie was too, none of that rock star machismo. I too was taken to another world of doom and mystique the first time i heard War Pigs at the age of 7. Nothing quite ever sounds the same after that!! Rock on Billy, you belong with the legends and the great ones!!
Yea... Billy spent the 90's sleeping with peoples wives and desperately trying to reach the success of Tonight , Tonight
@unclejj I agree!!
Billy Pumpkin is a fair dinkum bloke, mate.
@@shaunkellison1761 Source?
@@shaunkellison1761 dumb comment. Dude is responsible for creating multiple records that critics and millions of people consider “classics”. You have done nothing that has contributed to culture, and have never written a single song on the level of “tonight tonight”, let alone the boatloads of incredible songs he’s written.
He seems so animated, happy and content in this interview. Good to see.
Siamese Dream is a sonic masterpiece. Always was, always will be.
this was so much more than a "this artist uses this gear" video. several extra miles to make this special. nice work Laney.
Whoa...that was one of the best Corgan interviews/discussions ever. Maybe one of the most touching, personal, powerful and articulate rock discussions ever!
In a world of digital amp and modelers and a lot of guitarist slimming down on tour gear, Billy literally is doing the opposite and it makes me so happy.
Makes us happy too 😉🤘
My wife dragged me to a Pumpkins concert a couple of years ago…I didn’t wanna go…so glad I did…one of the best 2hr shows I ever saw…rock on😎
I paid $1500 for a ticket to the 'Final Metro' show in 2000. As a 19 year old kid that was more or less my life savings. Drove all the way from CT to Chicago for the show. Pretty amazing memories!
As a big fan myself, that is pretty epic!
@@machinesofgod The Pumpkins were my everything back then haha. Saw the day prior show too at United Center or whatever it's called now. The Metro show was absolutely epic and most of the band & fans were in tears by the end of it.
If you haven't heard Billy on Tony Iommi's solo album you are in for a treat. It's a masterpiece!! Black Oblivion is the song. They complement each other so well. I hope they work together again someday!
Another very cool guest performance by Billy is on "The Cross" from Scorpions excellent Humanity: Hour One album!
I love that song. somehow the 2 just go so well together...Billy has always been a massive fan of Tony so it only makes sense that that collaboration would happen.
Thank you for mentioning these...I didn't know about them!!
TOMMY..........its TOMMY you jagoff ass kisser.,
I just listened to that song for the very first time thanks to your comment. That has to be the BEST vocal layering I've heard from Billy Corgan! It harmonized so well with the guitars. I've been listening to him since the late '90s, including The Future Embrace album, and that song with Tony was fantastic!🤘🏾
Listening to Billy describe the process, you realize how scientific it is! For example all the different amps and their sounds - finding the right sound, etc. I'm sure he devotes a lot of time to experimentation but by now obviously has a very polished ear.
Also, I notice that Billy is very technical whenever he talks about music in an interview. This is why his music is sooo fricken good!!
One of the best ever!
Now this is meaningful content. Well done Laney, I was engaged the entire time. I hate rankings because they are subjective but Billy’s name should always be mentioned when discussing the most important and influential guitar players of all time.
I saw SP third show with a drummer. I remember seeing them hang out as a band pre-fame, pre-albums at several Chicago venues. I remember because you could not overlook Billys height and D'arcy's shock of platinum hair.
Billy said that some big-time producer once told him, "anatomy is destiny, and kid, you've got anatomy." I still remember seeing him perform for the first time and being shocked when he walked onstage and was basically a giant. He looked so boyish in all the photos I'd seen. He put one massive black boot up on the monitor and started to play and I was in love forever. I think the look of the band was a huge part of their success tbh.
And Darcy not only being a female bassist but one hot bassist made them even more cool at that time
As someone from the Midlands, this interview filled me with pride and respect, and it's great to see BC looking and sounding so well too. Music is life!
🤟
jew
So much passion. He still has exactly the same awe and wonder for music as he had as a child and that’s why he has been so successful and brilliant. Thanks for all the musical experiences xxx
kiss smoreass there bucko.
@@robbiepeterh yay, go tRump, yay alex jones, yay jeWsus.
grow up.
So happy that Billy and the pumpkins are in the zone again! A really great interview!
wheres the drummer?
oh right- HE DEAD!
Holy fuck, that was fascinating. I’ve always loved billy but hearing him talk about Iommi, my hero, gave me such respect for him. I’ve always thought Billy’s tone was godly
Great interview. Thank you
Another great interview
Fantastic interview. Loved it.
that was great, thank you.
That was fun..a good watch..thanks
Great interview loved it!
Jeez i luv this interview!
Great editing. Kudos to you.
Great news!
My 2c - I was raised on the intricate production perfection of Brian May and Alex Lifeson, but when I first heard Vol. 4 it melted my face AND my brain. And why, at 60-some, I still play a Laney and an SG.
Wow, this interview kicks ass. 😃
this video is a gem!!!
New sound is so fucking awesome Billy! Gives me chills!
Great signing fellas!
Thank you Billy amazing and inspiring interview!!!
Great video, love the way he breaks down his tone.
Love this!!!
Love listening to Billy talk shop.
Now that's a cool video! Excellent job. Billy shines
Truly enjoyed this, Billy sharing his thoughts and love for Laney is inspiring
Very good interview! Enjoyed listening about Billy's early days (fellow Chicagoan and Iommi lover). Next amp will be a Laney!
That's so cool to hear. We're stoked we could inspire you. Hope you find an amp that truly connects with you.
@@LaneyAmplification Got one GHR50-212!
What a great interview! Loved it! WPC and Laney. 2 legends! Congratulations!
Great interview and an indepth look into his early life ✌❤
Awesome!! Cool too think he and Tony use the same amps
Almost. Tony uses an LA100BL which doesn't have a Master Volume. Billy on the other hand uses an LA100SM (SM = Super Mod) which in this case is the addition of a Master Volume stage in the amp.
This is so damn special and important in today’s scene 🤘🏻
I loved this. Hearing WPC's insight is inspiring ❤
this is one of the best interviews he did
Yesss ! Now billy has the sound that he always wanted
Billy is so tight & their new songs are great
That was a great interview. What we go through to sound good. Billy clearly pays attention.
Billy is simply the BEST!!!!!!!!!!! You are awesome, Billy!!
I remember reading a Laney Brochure from the late 90s about the story of Lyndon Laney that he played with Plant and Bonham before Led Zeppelin at one time. If Billy only knew :D
I'm fairly sure Billy knows that story. That's one of my all time favourite stories to tell people. Pretty incredible.
Great video..... Billy Corgan tells it as it is, with a lot of heart.
Great interview, Billy has a wealth of Knowledge amd a great tone
What a well put together piece. Congrats to the person who did the interview. I like Billy Corgan even more now. So cool and down to earth.
I could listen to him talk all day. ✌🏼
GAWD! I friggin' LOVE this guy!
That’s one of the coolest promo videos I’ve ever seen. I feel like I’ve actually been given an honest and enthusiastic opinion. 👍
Sat here with a beer and my feet up on my Laney amp and loving what Billy is saying.
Awesome interview. I love hearing the artists that have inspired me talk about their gear. WPC certainly is a guitarist, first and foremost.
Billy is awesome. I love Smashing Pumpkins.
Beautiful and well made doc if you told me I would have to pay at the movies to watch it I'll be more than happy to do it! Seriously great job Laney!.
This is just great.
Fantastic video! I love how real Billy is in this video and you can really feel how authentically passionate he is about Laney. I really hope you will release a signature amp for him! I would buy one immediately!
great choice to collaborate with mr Corgan! What a brilliant and interesting musician he is!
man, i love billy! such a humble guy! and intresting! incredible musican!
Been lucky to see the Pumpkins at the Metro three times, including the September 2022 show.
Billy has been through so much in his life. i have followed SP since '91. i am so happy to see Billy still holding it together.
Awwwwww you care.
@@JOEMAMMADRINK40Z 😂😂😆 😂😆😂😆
Well damn…and now I need a Laney. Awesome video!
Laney, amazing company! Incredible Amps!
Can’t wait until his next gear endorsement as yet the most inspiring thing ever!
Cool interview.
Learning Mayonnaise on guitar and was fascinated by the alternate tuning. Saw this and absolutely loved this. Always loved the band but going back and listening to the guitar work is like rediscovering the band. Totally unique, raw, and perfect.
What tuning is Mayonaise in?
@@standinsilence Billy in E flat
James in Bond Villain tuning
@@George-qb2uy
Is that an actual tuning they used?
One of my biggest influences that got me into songwriting
He should be showing his birthmark more, to help those kids struggling with a birthmark. He is an example to us and our kids!
You should be ashamed and try to hide it
@@Ottophil 🤣
@@Ottophil Hide what? I dont have a birthmark.
What birthmark? I can't see it. Something tells me I'm going to feel mighty dim ehen I finally notice it.......
you are a great guy Billy Corgan! Greetings from Vienna!
he is such a talented song writer but also a great lead AND rhythm guitarist! Love him!
got emotional at the end cause I'm a 22 year old who literally is looking for the sound of smashing and jane's in amps, and he described that situation at the end so I'm glad I'm on going down the good road 😊
Thank you Laney for publishing this video. Kids need to watch this and realize how important you are to Toni and then to Billy. Both coming from legendary bands. Bravo 👏👏👏🔥😊
Toni sure, Corgan was always a Marshall and MESA user, has no history with Laney.
awesome video!! i would never be where i am right now with my love of guitar without tony and billy, and i’m so happy to see billy come to laney.
nice profile pic!
That was fantastic. He got a little choked up at the end. It’s interesting, how he speaks of that proverbial sound in his head. Billy Corgan on Siamese Dream is mine.
I was going to buy a Laney but the guy sold it before I got in touch with him, and ended up getting a Plexi but definitely love smashing pumpkins and cool to see this interview and him using those Laney amps
Very, very, _very_ fucking cool. Great interview and exciting to see a new Super Group coming out. At a great time too, when so many of us are out hunting vintage Super Groups and there just aren't enough to go around. To have one come out that looks dead on, does "the thing" and has some welcomed modern additions like a master volume is just right on time. Here's hoping they do another run of 4x12's and maybe even a cool 2x12 as well.
Fuckin awesome tribute to both Laney and the Smashing Pumpkins
Billy might be my favourite guitarist/songwriter ever....😍
The Smashing Pumpkins means a lot to me, I grew up with their music thanks to MTV during the Adore and Machina era, the break up of the band was upsetting, their comeback was a welcome surprise and am glad they are making great music, long live the Pumpkins!
His life story is very inspiring.
BILLY CORGAN THANK YOU FOR YELLING US ALL ABOUT HOW YOU LEARNED GUITAR IT MUST BE REALLY LOUD IN THERE
Saw them after the gish album with my friends in Paradiso amsterdam maybe 1992. The show wasn’t sold out with maybe 100 people we paid 10 euro’s then 25 dutch gulden. After the show they asked us if we liked the show and came and talk to us! I have a Laney cub super 12 now; made in China 😄
saw them at the Pinkpop in 94 & they killed it
September 5, 1992. No set list or recording available. You witnessed history!
Laney deserves an artist like Billy. They have been unappreciated for decades. Still miss my GH100L, but I do love my Ironheart. This is awesome.
That was enjoyable interesting and very much appreciated
Billy eloquently articulates the benefits of Laney amps/cabs. Very informative. My experience with Laney cabs/speakers has been positive. They nail it.