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When did Billy Corgan start making music?

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Billy Corgan's first song “The Year is 1986...” released on April 7, 2005.


American songwriter, vocalist, guitarist, pianist, and producer Billy Corgan is best known as the founder and creative mastermind of the Smashing Pumpkins.

On his own time, Corgan has collaborated and written songs with David Bowie, The Cure, and Jessica Simpson to name just a few.

Despite his high level of success and the incredibly long list... Read More
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