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Billy Corgan Says Metallica Ripped Off Smashing Pumpkins: “But I Love Me Some James”
Billy Corgan is at it again, this time insinuating that legendary rock band Metallica has ripped off one of Smashing Pumpkins’ songs. In a recent appearance on the Everblack podcast, Corgan ...
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“Here Is the Dumb Beat, Here Is the Big Rock Chorus”: The Smashing Pumpkins Commercial Smash-Hit That Proved Billy Corgan’s Point
Well, one musician who has been open about his battle with the business is the Smashing Pumpkins frontman, Billy Corgan. Billy Corgan and the Smashing Pumpkins epitomize grunge, punk, and ...
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Billy Corgan says Metallica’s ‘Fuel’ sounds “awfully close” to this Smashing Pumpkins song
Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins and James Hetfield of Metallica. CREDIT: Francesco Prandoni and Shannon Finney/Getty Images Billy Corgan has shared his views on Metallica’s song ‘Fuel ...
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Billy Corgan Discusses Metallica Hit’s Similarity To A Smashing Pumpkins Song That He’s Never Played Live
Billy Corgan has never been shy about tooting his own horn. As Blabbermouth points out, the latest instance of this pattern took place on a new episode of the Australian podcast Everblack.
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Billy Corgan Points Out Similarity Between Metallica’s “Fuel” and Smashing Pumpkins’ “Tales of a Scorched Earth”
But now the newest question is, did Metallica rip off The Smashing Pumpkins? Maybe, but Billy Corgan is saying that with a lot of caveats. In a recent interview with Australian podcast Everblack (that ...
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Billy Corgan reckons this Metallica track sounds suspiciously similar to a Smashing Pumpkins deep cut
Credit: Getty Images Billy Corgan has issued a cheeky call-out to James Hetfield while highlighting apparent similarities between a Smashing Pumpkins deep cut and a Metallica song that came out ...
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Corgan leads Chicago crowd in 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' at Winter Classic
During the Discover NHL Winter Classic at the hallowed baseball stadium, Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins led the crowd in singing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the third period.
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“She’s brilliant at what she does. She’s a true artist": Billy Corgan respects Chappell Roan
Credit: Franklin Jacome/Agencia Press South/Getty Images; Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images “I’m not really a pop music fan,” admits Billy Corgan, but the Smashing Pumpkins founder ...
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Did METALLICA's "Fuel" Rip Off SMASHING PUMPKINS' "Tales Of A Scorched Earth"? BILLY CORGAN Weighs In
But hey – Corgan seems to think there's something there. "My father used to say, 'Look, there's only 12 notes.' So, that's the great thing. We all rip each other off, and if it works ...
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Billy Strings Pays Tribute to John Hartford with Suite of Covers, Debut Blind Melon’s “No Rain” During Night Two of New Year’s Eve Run
Billy Strings continued his New Year’s Eve ... the song’s leader, Shannon Hoon. The ascent of Monday night’s performance got its wind on Highway Prayers’ “Malfunction Junction ...
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Corgan opens a new makerspace in Dallas
Five years ago, the architecture and design firm Corgan expanded its Dallas office to include a space for making and showing models. That space evolved to become an integral part of the firm’s ...
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Billy Corgan: Metallica’s “Fuel” Sounds “Awfully Close” to a Certain Smashing Pumpkins Song
“We all rip each other off, and if it works, great. I’ve got no problem with that. I mean, I’ve certainly ripped Metallica off plenty, so…” You can watch the interview with Billy Corgan below, as well ...