Who died in the Smashing Pumpkins?

In a statement released yesterday afternoon, the Smashing Pumpkins said: "It is with great sadness that this morning, Jonathan Melvoin, who has been touring with our band as a keyboardist and percussionist for the past six months, passed away from an apparent drug overdose.

What happened to the lead singer of Smashing Pumpkins?

He is best known as the lead singer, primary songwriter, guitarist, and only permanent member of the rock band the Smashing Pumpkins. He is currently the owner and promoter of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA).

When did Jimmy Chamberlin overdose?

Life was scary for me." Prior to shows scheduled July 12, 1996 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Chamberlin and touring keyboardist Jonathan Melvoin overdosed on heroin; Melvoin subsequently died, and Chamberlin was kicked out of the band, ostensibly to protect his health.

Who are the original members of Smashing Pumpkins?

In addition to Corgan, the band's founding members were guitarist James Iha (in full James Yoshinobu Iha; b. March 26, 1968, Chicago), bassist D'Arcy (byname of D'Arcy Elizabeth Wretzky; b. May 1, 1968, South Haven, Michigan), and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin (in full James Joseph Chamberlin; b.

Did Billy Corgan dated Jessica Simpson?

Despite an E! News source claiming the two were "officially dating," Corgan shies away from the romance rumors. "The stuff that I've seen doesn't have any bearing to the reality that I'm in," he told the Tribune. "It's like being in a cartoon. It has nothing to do with what's really going on or how I feel."

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Are Radiohead still together?

Radiohead have announced that they're taking a break in 2020. Speaking to NME, the band's drummer Phillip Selway said that the group are taking the year apart to focus on other work. “There are always conversations going on, but we've always got other projects going on,” he revealed.

Why were Smashing Pumpkins not invited to funeral?

Death. Melvoin died at age 34 as the result of a heroin overdose. Melvoin injected high purity heroin that was intended for snorting, and had previously consumed alcohol, which can lower the body's drug tolerance. The Smashing Pumpkins were not invited to Melvoin's funeral.

What happened to Darcy from Smashing Pumpkins?

Most of the bass parts were handled by Corgan himself. Shortly after leaving the group, she was arrested for possession of crack cocaine. Corgan later said she was "fired for being a mean-spirited drug addict who refused to get help." She was replaced on 2000's Machina tours by former Hole bassist Melissa Auf der Maur.

Who plays bass for Smashing Pumpkins now?

Smashing Pumpkins have shared the first photo of their latest reunion line-up featuring new bassist, Jack Bates. Billy Corgan's band reunited with most of its 'classic' original line-up earlier this year, with guitarist James Iha and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin joining Corgan and long-term collaborator Jeff Schroeder.

What drugs did Jimmy Chamberlin do?

The band's drummer, Jimmy Chamberlin, 32, was arrested on a drug possession charge after shooting heroin in a Manhattan hotel room with keyboard player Jonathan Melvoin, 34, who died of an overdose, police said. Other members of the band were questioned but not arrested.

What happened Billy Corgans hair?

8. Billy reportedly began shaving his head when he started losing his hair in the 90s. The last footage of the singer with locks is in the Pumpkins' video for “Bullet with Butterfly Wings.” 9.

What does the name D Arcy mean?

In Irish Baby Names the meaning of the name D'Arcy is: Dark.

Will Darcy rejoin Smashing Pumpkins?

Billy Corgan has reiterated that there's no chance of Smashing Pumpkins' original bassist D'arcy Wretzky rejoining the band. Speaking to Premier Guitar in an interview about the band's latest album, Cyr, the frontman shut down any possibility of Wretzky returning to the fold. “D'arcy, that's a dead end.

How many members are there in Smashing Pumpkins?

Current. As of 2018, the official lineup of the Smashing Pumpkins includes one vocalist/guitarist/bassist/keyboardist, one guitarist/keyboardist, one bassist/guitarist, and one drummer.

Where is James Iha now?

Iha had lived in Manhattan since 2000 and has since moved to Brooklyn.

Is moon shaped pool about Rachel Owen?

Certainly, A Moon Shaped Pool's sense of finality has other sources. Much has been made about the impact of Yorke's separation from Rachel Owen, his partner of 23 years and the mother of his children, during the album's production. (She died of cancer seven months after its release.)

Why is Radiohead called Radiohead?

The name Radiohead is taken from a Talking Heads song, included on their 1986 album True Stories: "Transmitter! Oh! / Picking up something good / Hey, radio head! / The sound... Of a brand-new world."

Are Radiohead depressing?

Radiohead has a well-earned reputation for writing music that's depressing as hell. Reviewers have described the band as "pre-eminent doomsayers" with an "evergreen grimness." This isn't to say it's bad music—far from it—it's just not the kind of thing most people would play at a pool party.