Smashing Pumpkins --YouTube's Ask A Pumpkin Interview!

[TheOzzyCometh]

it's funny how jimmy was a heroin addict but he was so jacked lol. don't see that often

[givemeacookie1233]

what is your fav song on mellon collie

[zamboangaVillain]

d'arcy is so sexy playing bass...

[yak52aholic]

it'd be cool if james iha got back with them.

[zamboangaVillain]

one question...where is DARCY???

[FullmetalFan500]

idk but the knew bassits at that time isnt htere anymore

[stephenp1968]

Jimmy seems very congenial, at least on these interview vids.

[darkxslaye]

they look so happy in this vid..they shoulndt break up..

[soramic]

They need to do another one of these. I want to ask Billy something.

[xrisingx68]

Smashing Pumpkins are awesome. It's that simple

[jackwhitefanatic]

i've got one... why did billy shave his head.. he had such beautiful hair.. unless he had a bald spot and never let his back to the camera

[fatcatbuzz]

He was going bald around 1996.

[YourEverythingImTold]

someone should ask them if Billy ever did drugs. Ive always wondered if he did.

[freakofreaks]

your kidding right? moron....

[SpaceOrangeProd]

yes he did,  but he just said no drug questions

[fatcatbuzz]

He took so much LSD during the recording of Gish he was studdering, Also, he said in 2008 he has not done drugs in 8 years though he didn't say what.

[TheMRious]

one thing makes me admire Corgan is his tightness and honesty writing songs like talking for medias. Once Rolling Stone Mag asked him for his favorite band actually and he didn´t name a band from his lable neither his country. He adviced an independent band called SWAVE, giving very good comments about their song "In the future"

[fatcatbuzz]

Billy is still definately one of my all time favorite artists for sure. It's funny that you mentioned that, but alot of my favorite bands are usually from the UK and independent. I loved the old Pumpkins from Gish era and will always still check out anything new he puts out.

[xxsaxinxx]

from what i have heard in interviews, for quite some time now, Billy doesn't give a rats about the fans. I hope i am wrong. He just seems s bitter

[fatcatbuzz]

I met him and Jimmy once in Minneapolis in 2000. He seemed cool to me.

[PXEV]

Why did you skip Detroit???

[Straitpunk]

Are there two girls in the band or just one. (the Guitarist) Girl/Boy

[18jonnyboy18]

just one girl the bass player but the other guitarist (James Iha )kinda looks like one but hes awesome

[SpaceOrangeProd]

hes a boy

[afred]

who paints billys guitars?

[heywoodjablohme]

Do you engage in constructive direction driven politics? Have you considered engaging so? Have you read Engines of Creation by Eric Drexler? Have you read Ayn Rand? Have you read "The Creature from Jekyll Island" by G Edward Griffin? Have you read "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress"? Are you familiar with optimalDOTorg? What are your politics? Do you support the individual legal rights of synthetic intelligences? "The human is a complex machine"... have you read Ray Kurzweil's books?

[Dancolehawk]

does anybody else think it ironic Billy's solo album was called "Future Embrace" and he talks about leaving the past, and the new Pumpkins album is Zeitgeist, meaning "time ghost" in german. Time ghost means past. I'm not saying Billy's a hypocrit (or however you sepll it) I really love his music and outlook, but I think it strange.

[JustifyJustin]

Dancolehawk, I think you're taking a very literal interpretation of the term "Zeitgeist". It's true meaning is "spirit of time", which refers to the moral and intellectual trends of a given era.

[joelbutthole]

i wanna know what billy thinks of the rumours that he and kirsten dunst are the same person!!!

[shredsam]

gr8 nevv album guys - still got tht same unique voice you alvvays did - jimmy my man your drummings tigt as fuck and am loving your solo fusion album (fusion/shred guitaist myself) gr8 vvork guys keep em comin

samuel jay brovvn

[swiv2d]

How's their new album coming along doing any good?

[goaskalice462]

I wish Billy would collaborate w/ Maynard.

[hendrix22310030]

OMG i was thinking the same thing man!!!!!!!

[goaskalice462]

Yah! I don't have a webcam or anything, so I can't post a question to Billy, but if anyone else does and was hoping for the same (hoping Billy would collaborate w/ Maynard), then please submit that question. I'm very interested in seeing what Billy says.

[moesmanden]

jeeeez billy got really skinny.. just watched my old Vieuphoria VHS, he were a lot more chubby back then.

[BigBlueLion]

Jimmy is such a beautiful man.

[trelikardia83]

LOL Billy is so funny!

[Jake083]

hey! i swore i wouldnt do the "im your biggest fan" line but now that im here writing it seems hard to resist...

i really wanna know things about Billy's musical inspirations, i love the whole idea of the 'mood' you try to create, the contrasts of quiet to loud and simple to chaotic...also the writing process, how do your lyrics get from what your thinking at the time into something like the lyrics in Stumbleine? anyways thats all i'll say, keep up the good stuff

[alexiscomplexus]

Billy Dear, do you like pumpkin pie and or any other pumpkin by products like, muffins, tarts or stew?

If so, how often do you eat pumpkin and if not, is there something else about pumpkins that interests you?

[polar180]

When you visited Auckland and played at Vector, why didnt you guys play Disarm? I understand you cant play everything, but man I was waiting for that one.

Anyways good show overall cheers, please reply :)

[frkuency]

i want to know where iha is.. and why they condemn d'rarcy...and wow billy you are one skinny rocker nowadays...you should seel ur ferrari and eat.. ha ha.. jk..."once a pumpkin always a pumpkin"!

[NYjon888]

I have a question. Why dont you allow certain questions to be asked?

[cripplecrowchris]

there's this video where billy lets his audience ask him seven questions and they are like "when are you gonna come to vancouver" and he goes "is that essential?"

billy's serious to the point we can't follow. and his jokes are too often misinterpreted, too.

[swizzlecheeks]

What is that bump on Billy's left arm just above the wrist? The lights might be playing tricks on me too.

[R3NDI3R]

It's called a tricep.

[whatafag21]

Uhhh

What?

Tricep?

A tricep is on the opposing side of your bicep,

not on your forearm.

he's talking about the little bump thing that is on Billy's forearm.

[moyno85]

I think its a birthmark. His first band was called The Marked because he and the drummer had birthmarks.

[whatafag21]

birthmarks can be bumps?

thats a serious question i'm not being sarcastic or anything

i'm pretty dumb at anatomy

[moyno85]

ahh i dont think birthmarks really come up as a bump. I think what you're seeing is this vid just a light illusion/birthmark

[Twigyyy]

What kind of guitar does Billy Corgan use?

[jts9704]

Gish is the best. Very well done punkish heavy rock very naturally produced album. You guys were light years ahead of the music then, with such a young natural feel to it. Kudos to you both...Jimmy, you're one of the best drummers ever with you sincopated fills and beats--you've inspired myself as well as many other drummers. Yourself and Mitch Mitchell were my biggest influences in drumming! Good luck to you both--Many Blessings

[DarthMink]

BILLY? WHY ARE YOU THE MAN!?! everything you write is the shit. I LOVE SP!

[biilycorgan]

OMG please come to australia were i can actually see you!case there doing the v feastival but i can't go cause its over 18's

[sexydanny21ishot]

The Smashing Pumpkins rule keep makeing more alumbs I wanna anthor double alumb you havent done a double alumb for a while thats should be your next alumb oh yeah and Billy you should do a song where ginger sings with you

[Ninaluvsizaac]

ok i would like to know what happened with james and d'arcy? it doesnt seem the same without them!

[HEADFIRSTmurderHALOS]

Jimmy,do you have any tips for an aspiring drummer?Billy,do you have any tips for an aspiring vocalist?

[Soxfan1917]

When are you guys coming home to Chicago to play? I have been a fan since I was 5 years old. I am 19 years old now. Take care.

[mirrormanson]

when you tour, which city has the best food and what is it?

[CalicoColoredDreamer]

If you were on a deserted island..

No. Do you wear socks to bed as all men are assumed to?

[the1egg1man]

I saw you guys at leeds you were amazing. I wanted to know what your process was for writing songs or coming up with new riffs/ song ideas etc.? and how did you go about coming up with your guitar sound/harmonys?

[somberskies]

When will you guys release Machina/2 on cd ?

Will you guys release a brand new album, If so When?

[enthnd03]

how do you know when you've written a great song? and composed a great song?

[joshyboy152]

What makes a catchy song?

[pissant75]

..billy have ever considered coming to kota kinabalu, malaysia for a tour? btw you rock, billy & jimmy are rock gods totally, thanks for the comeback guys!!..and thank you Jesus for answering my prayers

[buckthaw0rld]

Billy Corgan. One of the greatest minds of alternative rock, i would like to ask you a question. What do you think of the idea that rock is dead? And are you on good terms wit you former bandmates.

[jojo808]

Jimmy wut u been eatin dude? u look buf like Trent. Hey show off those tats! I am missin you guys in Seattle =( aww.. work. Just heard 'Eye' from losthighway...the mammaries , OK question: what r you guys listening to now days? Billy ,you still into the glitch stuff(IDM)? PEACE

[jtgjazz123]

what DO YOU think of the emo trend?

[jojo808]

when an 'emo' song comes On the radio , I notice I always end up changing the station. So my ears are the judge . I guess I'm just not feelin it JTgJAZZ123.

[phreakgurl]

I want to know why they have released so many versions of the one CD, and what Australia has done to p*** them off - no tours, no airplay and no special editions :(

[acidic79]

From what I heard he just about got booed off stage in Australia when he there on his solo tour. He's probably still a little upset.

[phreakgurl]

He came to Australia when on his solo tour? Wow... Didn't know that.

[metalboyjin]

Billy is it true you're a big Pantera fan x]

[hopelesserik13]

whats the deal with paris hilton on the zeitgeist booklet?

[Umbrao]

Lol I was wondering myself

[MamaMia135]

I'm a big fan of your music.  I love it. It's pure genius!

I was wondering what your favorite song is that you have written as a band?

[yummybacon]

Billy whose your favorite wrestler?

[herman5050]

Long time fan, first time write you a message on youTube

good to see you still have a sense of humour. No doubt you'll get lots of dumb questions, like "Whats the best way to smash a pumpking?" and "when is the pumpkin harvest?"

[zerosoma33]

What are the Frogs doing these days?

[madamecitrouille]

Well, we are deseperating about our president so pathetic! And also personnally, building my ethic job...

[herman5050]

the frogs are probably still singing about banging grandma and that funny song about homos off the viewphoria DVD

[madamecitrouille]

Bonjour from France!

Thank you to come back .

Nevertheless, with this comeback I thought, all the SP band would come back entirely. The album is fantastic, clear, (especially bleeding the orchid, bring the light)but i feel something is lost. Do you feel the same? And do you think, someday, James and D'arcy would come back too?

P.S : What's lhe link with Paris Hilton?

Marie-Eve

[EmoHaterUSA7]

Billy what came first the chicken or the idea chicken?

[hopelesserik13]

Billy,

Would you compare yourself to the Cure in the way that you are a constant like Robert Smith but members are constantly rotating?

And whats with the weight loss?

[issaiah1332]

For each of you:

What is your favorite band and/or song?

[ChrisLovesGreys]

Dear Smashing Pumpkins,

I have ALWAYS wanted to know your 1 favourite song from each of your studio albums?

haha I never seem to find answers to my question...

Congratulations on Zeitgeists success!

Chris

[MrSick]

ps. 4. What kind of studio monitors did you use for Doomsday Clock and Bleeding the Orchid? (you don't have to answer this one...but the others you do :)

Thank you so much Pumpkins, :) (Your Smallest Fan)

MrSick

[MrSick]

Dear Pumpkins,

I apologize for the last minute question(s). And I was unable to get a video camera together so it's also in text...sorry.

1. To both J.C. and B.C.

What is the importance/role of religious ideas/ideals in your life and the band? Specifically the Judeo-Christian beliefs in God and the other J.C. Also how they've changed in your mind since the Mellon Collie days.

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[izzybelle05]

i just want to say that zeitgeist is an awesome comeback. i want to know that if in the future, if any old bandmates decided to comeback, would you welcome them with open arms? on another note, nyc loves pumpkins, show us some love!!! many kisses to all of you! christa

[owsleyje]

I really can't pay attention to what they're saying because Mr. Corgan is just so hot.

[bkrupa0]

As a result of your relatively new found faith, how has your lyric writing proccess changed?

As I'm sure you'd disagree you seem to be writing from the "Ivory Tower" do you think this has alienated the band from its early fan base(fans responsible for cassette/CD sales pre-file sharing era) Alternatively,do you intend to attract these fans any longer?(pun not intented)

Last question, metaphorically, how would you describe the bands current relationship to its fans?

Thanks for it all SP.

me

[AskAPumpkin]

Hi -- thanks for your question. Unfortunately we are only considering questions on VIDEO for the AskAPumpkin interview. We hope you can grab (or borrow) or camera and upload your question to the AskAPumpking group!

at youtube(dot)com(slash)group(sl­ash)askapumpkin

The deadline for YouTube AskAPumpkin video questions is Sunday, July 22 - less than a week left if you have any additional question.

good luck!

AskAPumpkin

[MaicolAlbeiro]

WOW!!! A Pumpkin replied on YouTube!!!

Chamberlain n Corgan talked to me!!!

YES!!!

(Guys, I just posted a vid response to you --and yes, u can mock my accent. What do you think about it?

Michael, a Colombian "fan" --nah, not quite...)

[rootdoctorabe]

great job. keep doing ya thing.

[ushutdhellup]

so Billy do you still have hair in your nuts? or you shave it too along with your little dick?

[hamwinkie]

Envy is uglier than greed. That is a bold statement. In your case it is true. Find happiness.

[ushutdhellup]

Zeitgeist is OK better than nothing.

[mattbill86]

I have a question for billy, but my stupid camera is broken, even though this will probably be ignored he would know wat i mean, i get the whole 2 becomes 1 thing, the whole picasso express one thing and the whole 1 divided by zero is infinite thing, the whole god is empty thing and the whole expression of one and the power of the universe expressing itself thing but i can't figure the rest out and i want some advice from him coz i think he knows???

[hamwinkie]

You are digging too deep. One can easily fall into the hole they dig. Enjoy it (his words) as a philosophy, or whatever. He is a simple person, like all Chicago area kids. One does not truly grow until the later years. He, we have a way to go. Best advice: enjoy the trip! Peace

[soemoithurts1337]

1) why isnt darcy and james in band now?

2) who is a bass and guitar now?

3) were can i find a list of were you are comeing live?

4) this sounds odd but are billy and james christians? i thought they were not but i noticed in the back of the book they were thanking god, jesus ext.

keep up the good work! =D

(i would post by video like thing said but i have no camera... if anyone knows answers plz email thanks)

comment on my youtube thing

[bdsatanic666]

billy is a christian now, and james wasnt even on the new record so i dont see whay that would matter, the list can be found on myspace, cant remember the new bass players name but you could probably find it on their myspace.

[RSVPBUY]

Yeah... be somebody! Great Video! Share your upcoming events! (See our channel for link!)

[susanedrake]

So...for starters...the new album is terrific...just like before you never know what to expect and in that regard it doesn't dissappoint...just great...thanks again...the artwork, (however,) is a little disturbing...what's with all the deviant pictures of women and for God's sake Paris Hilton (I'm hoping it was sarcasm?)...wasn't quite sure how to take that...I know your an artist and I'm pretty good at recognizing "art" but I really couldn't decide how to take this...ughhh...

[quadruplchin]

I'm pretty sure the paris hilton is a social comment of her destruction and ingnorance... the rest of the booklet still weird but all have meenings and have social comments...

[susanedrake]

yes...but...doesn't she just thrive on attention (positive or negative)....and I'm sure in the spirit of the album it was meant as a snapshot of what the world watches. I am just not sure that all this crap out there doesn't seem to feed on any publicity...good or bad and in recognizing it in any fashion doesn't actually feed it a bit...there's no answer...so it goes...

[jcrist]

Billy is friends with her, sorry

[cynders27]

so ive been a pumpkins fan since i was like 9 and when billy annouced the reunion i was pretty excited but in a way not looking forward to since i was hoping to see james and d'arcy in the band but i listened to the new album and i liked it! i liked it a lot! i was so scared that it would be like another zwan. billy you have failed to disappoint me. so i want to hear about what kind of sound you're aiming for like classic smashing pumpkins or something new?

[TrentCobain]

Are u guys coming to Chicago anytime soon?

My teacher and I are dying to the Pumpkins live.

[thaumata]

haha.. this is fun. :)

[mattisprettycool]

Will the videos they choose to reply to be hand-picked? Or like a lottery thing?

[marc9334]

Hey pumpkins! In the music industry of today there are alot of new music genres/types. how do you feel you fit into this? would you still label yourself grunge? or do you even label yourself at all?

[takashi2000]

: O When is the deadline to get a video in?

[mattisprettycool]

You should ask us questions!

[krunkasaurus05]

billy, im so glad u did, but why did u decide to switch back to your stratocaster? its about time.

[bjthepumpkinguy]

any plans to paly here in the philippines and other parts here in asia?

thanks guys.. my audio really sucks! *sigh*

[brandon0099]

Hi Pumpkins, Do you think to come back in Italy for a new tour date?

Inasmuch as Heinken Festival in Venice was so unluckly! Thanks bye...

[thevix96]

Billy is so cute!

[kennedy78757]

what are your new bassist, guitarist, and keyboardists names? How did you find them? Did they play on the new record?

[foreverdj123]

I know I already Had a comment but i recently seen the single with Paris Hilton on it for Tarantula and i know you dont respond to text Questions but i dont care someone has to say it what are you thinkin dude just let the fans design you a cover if possible Paris is not suitable for pumpkins!

[WhiteLotusFlower]

Billy plz eat more..you look so skinny!!Well come down here with Us Ky fan's,well feed ya a good meal!:P

Love you guys at live earth,good to see a totally pwning guitar solo's by you Billy.You so kickedbutt and they took your names at live earth!

Love ya guys!Keep rockin!!

[lumen1012]

it's gonna be hard to me recording a video, anyway i'll do it. These guys are crazy, they're funny *laughing*

and i...wanted to ask something about sex and drugs...damn it ¬¬

[byoung88]

What is the story behind the song "That's the Way"?

[scarface69depp]

lynet39 u gotta stop eating

[lynet39]

billy.. you have to eat, man!!!

[skrewyouphoria]

I Lack Technology so im gonna have to write in my question... hope thats ok...

when you dudes go to make a music video, such as tarantula, do you know what its going to be before you go and make it, or do you leave the creativity up to the director?

[lunchbox1217]

yea heres a Q when the fuck are u coming to chicago! thats where ur from and ur taking so long playing at all these other places!

[charmbag]

lol. Jimmy's so cute.

Billy's not too bad either

[Helldreck]

I don't wan't to do a video =[ what is there e-mail so i can e-mail em =D.. Or could i just go on Muspace and e-mail em form there?>

[AugustKamppur]

What exactly did you mean with the title The End is the Beginning of the End?

[lumen1012]

once he said that song was the beggining of the end of the band.

[mistyllspoetry]

I will have to record a video. I am a shy peach.

Misty

[mistyllspoetry]

I loved seeing you guys in Asheville on June 24th. It is even more amazing to see you guys talking in

the Orange Peel wow what a thrill! I sent you a message Billy hope to hear from you. Please come back to Asheville.

Misty

[jovanloveless]

will you guys ever play "Obscured" again? i would love to see you guys play it live...that song saved my life back in 1994 when Pisces Iscariot came out...which i must say that its the best b-sides album i've ever heard.

If and when you come to LA...please play it there.

[jtdpicahuss]

why did you guys break up?

[foreverdj123]

You have me hooked On your Tunes Billy, I loved all your Recent Albums still listen to them to this day, cant get enough of them and sooo Far Tarantula and Doomsday Clock Awesome tune and im still waiting on the Album but here is my Question will the original Pumpkins Reunite in the future for a show or another album!!!.

[AskAPumpkin]

Thanks for all the questions - but (since this is YouTube and you are YouTubers) we are only accepting questions on VIDEO -- grab a camera, record and upload to youtube (dot) com (slash) group (slash) askapumpkin -- good luck!

[11111phil11111]

Yeah, thanks for taking the time to do this

[h0zae]

why Asheville? are you coming back?

[WhiteLotusFlower]

How cool is this!?!Give these man some credit.....I never seen rockers so involved with fans,and wanting to know what we think.They really do aim to please.That's what so Awesome about Smashing Pumpkins!!.I never seen band more into there fans then SP.Love the New music!!But wish this wasn't just a video ask a question tho*crys*.

I could ask a lot of questions!!:P

Love ya SP!!

[calls147]

planning to tour Asia any time soon?

[Jaspertian]

i loved the new record but i was a bit disappointed by the lack of acoustic guitars in this record because thats a great part of the sound of the band, so my question is why you didn't record any acoustic songs?

[heyheyoh]

oh and btw, it would be interesting too to ask questions to the fans! I'm sure everyone would be glad to answer, so anything you want to know.. just ask :D

[heyheyoh]

yey nice thing to do, thanks :)

but.. no sex questions?? ohhhh :( (joking!)

[noonrize1]

i missed you guys sooo much!!!!! come home to chicago!!

[noonrize1]

hey there love ya's!!! heres my question.

why havent you scheduled a show at home in chicago!!!

[negativeslept]

Personally I feel Zeitgeist to be the ultimate follow up to machina and machina II. Every pumpkins album is always progressive, new and refreshing. Do you feel Zeitgeist is what the next Pumpkins album would have sounded like if it had been made in say, 2001, or do you think the time off, experience with Zwan, The Future Embrace, and JCC(all of which I thought was great by the way)have become new influences and helped synergize the sound of the new album?

[PersonalJesus348]

they should be able to ask us questions. I think it would be interesting.

[MVPS]

awesome! :)

[jacuriozavala]

Billy, you came to Australia last year or the year before! Any plans of returning with the pumpkins?

[luismartinmori]

I c

y camera fell down during the first Asheville show and broke, luckily I got the videos and picture, so it was worth :)

Would you welcome D'arcy and James if they want to come back??

[AskAPumpkin]

Upload your questions direct to the AskAPumpkin group, found in YouTube's community section!