William Patrick
Corgan
VOCALS, LEAD GUITAR
Also: writes, composes, arranges, produces, and
mixes.
Born: 17th March 1967 in Elk Grove, Illinois
Chicago
Fun fact: Billy spells his last name Corrigan in
the PI linear notes and I found something neat while doing a
little research on it. Go Here
Attended: Glenbard North High School
Guitars used: Gibson ES 335 (for
"Bullet"), Gibson Hummingbird, Rigole TTO, Fender
Stratocaster.
Other instruments: Rhythm Guitar, Bass Guitar,
Piano, Mellotron
Other projects: The Marked (Pre Pumpkins),
Starchildren, Movie Soundtracks (Singls, Ransom, Batman, ect...)
Hairstyle: Shaved head
Quirks: Intelligence, sarcasm, perfectionism,
tall, long fingers.
Previous Careers: Poet, Philosopher, Box Maker,
Brick Layer, Working in Record Store, Pizza Making.
Musical influences: Black Sabbath, Bauhaus, Pink
Floyd
Biggest Influences on Career: Pain, violence,
love.
Favorite musicians: My Bloody Valentine,
Chainsaw Kittens, Skunk, Mercury Rev, Thin Lizzy, The Frogs
Favorite albums: Beatles "Rubber
Soul", Black Sabbath "Master of Reality"
Favorite singles: The Sweet "Action",
Gene Clark "So You Say You've Lost Your Baby", Santo
& Johnny "Sleepwalk"
Favorite songwriters: David Bowie, Marc Bolan,
Phil Lynott
Favorite films/TV shows: Citizen Kane, 8 1/2.
"I don't watch television"
Marital status: Was Married to Chris Fabian -
Now Divorced. Currently dating Ms. Yelena Yumchuck.
