William Patrick Corgan

William Patrick Corgan Jr. is an American musician, songwriter, producer, poet, and professional wrestling magnate. He is best known as the lead singer, guitarist, primary songwriter, and sole permanent member of The Smashing Pumpkins. Formed in Chicago in 1988 with guitarist James Iha, the band gained fame with bassist D'arcy Wretzky and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin. Strong album sales and large-scale tours propelled their increasing fame until their break-up in 2000.

Corgan went on to form a new band called Zwan before releasing a solo album titled TheFutureEmbrace in 2005. He also published a collection of poetry called Blinking with Fists. In addition to reforming Smashing Pumpkins, Corgan launched a successful solo career.

With his diverse talents and contributions to alternative rock music, William Patrick Corgan has left an indelible mark on the industry.