1979

Artist Bio:
The Smashing Pumpkins is an American alternative rock band formed in Chicago in 1988. The band's original lineup consisted of Billy Corgan (vocals, guitar), James Iha (guitar), D'arcy Wretzky (bass), and Jimmy Chamberlin (drums). They gained mainstream success with their second album, "Siamese Dream" (1993), which included hits like "Today" and "Disarm".

The band is known for their distinctive sound that blends elements of alternative rock, heavy metal, and psychedelic rock. The Smashing Pumpkins achieved commercial success with the release of their third album, "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" (1995), which spawned hits like "1979" and "Tonight, Tonight". Despite several lineup changes over the years, Billy Corgan has remained the driving force behind the band, which has released multiple critically acclaimed albums and continues to tour and record new music.