This story has been in the org's vault 4 sometime now, but 4 those who missed out:

It is great 2 c a great muscian, (who out of a handful, knows how 2 make REAL music) ) standin right up, and acknowledgein Prince. Billy, is without doubt a immaculate singer-songwriter, and knows Prince is the best of his type. He doesn't eva mention crap, in interviews, only what is significant.

http://www.addict.com/iss...age_3.html

Sam

Sharon Osbourne once referred to Billy Corgan as "a baldy c*nt in a dress."

Not being a party pooper. Just sayin'.

Billy Corgan didnt have too kind of words to describe her either. He hired her as the Pumpkins manager for a brief period of time a couple years ago, but from what I read it didn't work out because she was demanding too much money, and going against the groups' interests.

Billy Corgan stood behind his band much like Prince defends his own music, with a bit of arrogance, sometimes too much, but always there.

I wish him the best. Siamese Dream is one of the best freakin rock albums in years.

Its good 2 hear from u guys, who like REAL music, Billy is a true pionner. I like ur 'Animal' (from the muppets) pic, Tom.

Sam

Anxiety said:

How is Sharon Osbourne like my medical insurance policy?

Answer: What they approve takes up a quarter of a page and what they don't approve takes up about 10 pages.

LQ

Alright Billy Corgan. I really like the Smashing Pumpkins. You are cool and you have good taste! Great Live.

Is it true that the former Smashing Pumpkins drummer was the brother of Wendy, but he died? Didn't he play drums on Do U Lie? Confirmation, any1?

As far as that article...I really am not clear on what he's saying. It sounds as if he's saying Prince acknowledges the great people even if he has no clue about their music (i.e., Hendrix, as he said). I think Prince DOES listen 2 Hendrix however because he has covered Voodoo Chile.

Nep2nes said:

Her Brother did Play on "do U Lie"&also Contribute to "Around The World In A Day".Prince has more than a Clue about Jimi Hendrix just ask Jesse Johnson about How Much?

mistermaxxx said:

Every fan knows, Prince sounds nothin like Hendrix, Hendrix is very Linear and basic, 'a 1 man guitar'.

Billy is sayin that Prince isn't scared of his influences, but my point is, when u hear Billy talk, he never mentions crap, u know like, he'd never mention crappy boy bands or pop crap. 2 mention Prince is a thumbs up I think Prince is a direct influence on Billy.

Jonathan Melvoin was found dead of a drug overdose in a hotel room and, yes, he used to play the drums for the Pumpkins when they were on tour.

Where is D'Arcy?

Was into the pumkins bigtime in my younger teenage years. Strange that Billy likes him too!
[This message was edited Thu Jul 18 19:40:27 PDT 2002 by thecloud9mission]

jnoel said:

Who cares?? lol

bfd