The Smashing Pumpkins, sometimes simply known as Smashing Pumpkins, is an influential alternative rock band formed in Chicago, United States, in 1988. The band's music is a fusion of grunge, psychedelic rock, and alternative metal, making them one of the seminal groups of the 1990s alternative rock movement.
Founded by Billy Corgan, the group quickly gained fame with their unique sound and released several critical and commercial successes. Their second album, Siamese Dream (1993), and third album, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995), received widespread acclaim. The latter featured popular singles like "1979" and "Tonight, Tonight." Throughout their career, they have won numerous awards, including Grammy Awards. The band has seen several lineup changes over the years but remains active today with Corgan as the frontman.
