The Smashing Pumpkins are an American alternative rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1988. The band’s lineup consists of Billy Corgan (vocals, guitar), James Iha (guitar), Jeff Schroeder (guitar), and Jimmy Chamberlin (drums). The Smashing Pumpkins are known for their distinctive blend of heavy metal, gothic rock, and psychedelic rock, and their complex, layered musical arrangements. The band has released nine studio albums, including their 1991 debut album “Gish” and their 1995 album “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness,” which spawned the hit singles “Bullet with Butterfly Wings” and “1979.” The Smashing Pumpkins have sold more than 30 million records worldwide and have won several awards throughout their career.