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The Smashing Pumpkins, formed in 1988 by Billy Corgan, are an American alternative rock band known for their diverse sound blending gothic rock, grunge, metal, and psychedelia. Key releases include Siamese Dream, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, and Atum. They are pivotal in popularising alternative rock.

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[L-R] Kiki Wong and Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins

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[L-R] Sharon Osbourne and Billy Corgan

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Kiki Wong performing live with the Smashing Pumpkins

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Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins

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Billy Corgan performing live

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[L-R] Billy Corgan and Eddie Van Halen

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Kiki Wong playing guitar on stage

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Billy Corgan and Tony Iommi

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Kiki Wong and Billy Corgan captured on stage. They're facing each other, and are both playing guitar.

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Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins

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