Billy Corgan Opens Up About the Criticism He Faced in the Music Industry

Billy Corgan discusses the negative criticism he received from management and his parents.
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[@howardstern]

Stream the FULL interview now on SiriusXM: sxm.app.link/HSSmashingPumpkins

[@rootyp]

Billy Corgans interview with Beato was awesome. It takes him a few minutes but he really opens up in a long form conversation. It’s cool

[@honeydaler]

I agree..Beato is awesome himself as well.

[@greenmatrix30seven]

Highly recommend

[@MagneticNorthbound]

He's describing narcissistic abuse in classic forms. What a beautiful soul to have withstood and created despite it.

[@ChannelZero1031]

This says a lot about PTSD and what we endure at home. It lingers and resonates in the back of our minds into adulthood.

[@happyhappyjoyjoy9795]

Why healing is so necessary 🤗🌟✨️

[@1928zxcv]

How SP haven’t even been nominated for Rock Hall of Fame yet is beyond me when you consider not just Billy but Chamberlain being amongst the top most influential drummers of all time

[@angiem.5036]

This !!!! Thank you !

[@gc8972b]

I believe they are about to be nominated, let's chill

[@chrisfuentes4482]

YES

[@tb9k_]

there's a lot of great music out there but those two together are the greatest

[@starpier]

the rock and roll hall of fame means nothing. Most of the musicians I love were not inducted, so what?

[@wstr9963]

The Smashing Pumpkins was the best band of the nineties for me. Billy Corgan is a genius. He wrote some of the very best and most beautiful songs of all time.

[@mattalgrand]

I’ve been a Pumpkins fan since the 90s. I don’t know why but fairly recently (past three or so years) it’s become apparent that they are *the* 90s band. Their music has stood the test of time. Young people are still flocking to their shows. m

[@Jbtorres2023]

Love Smashing Pumpkins. Saw then in NY a couple a years ago with Noel Gallagher. But Oasis is the best band from the 90s.

[@reddwood4971]

Pumpkins and Blur for Sure

[@STONESGAM]

He's wrong about that. Most big Pumpkins fans are asking for more Mayonaise and Hummer. That dreamy sound they had on Siamese Dream. Lol

[@ffxiiangel]

*Spiteface

[@anthonygames4451]

100

[@jonnyringo]

Ha! Spot on. My two favorite songs on SD.

[@jamesdurham6548]

Ahhh yes the 90's....if only.

[@chadwickwright2833]

Those things don’t happen. Musicians don’t write the same songs twice, baby girl.

[@hooperguitar]

Billy Corgan - you are NOT worthless. You are a genius and a legend and you have gave millions of people a gift

[@lordhumongous4272]

He knows that, he's just a professional victim. He should laugh at the people that he claims tried to hinder him. He won, they lost.

[@sunnyd6019]

Howard is one of the few people Billy really opens up to. I listen to a lot of his interviews and always love Stern because they get into really great stuff. This was shocking, he is one of the best artists around and to be told what he was tells me the people managing were morons, they were the losers. Cheers Billy

[@gc5907]

That's just Billy's recollection of how things went down. It seems it is in Billy's nature to complain, could be his main driving force to create. Anyways it's apparent he thinks way to much.

[@blitheringrando1410]

​@@gc5907 I think being treated poorly at home maginfies any criticism to him. I think he just wants to be understood, but he doesnt realize that to be completely understood means you're probably quite shallow. If you're a complex person you're gonna be a little lonely in some aspects.

[@bramletr1]

Billy is a true artist. Thank god he doesn’t bend to pressure.

[@SSNESS]

My parents are burning in hell

[@SeanApplePie]

He sure ❤‍🩹😎

[@easttowest5984]

Big G

[@zerosoma33]

Hahaha yeaaaaaaa *plays Atum* sure sure

[@10ftSamsquanchy]

True artist, lol

[@bluetube485]

The pain and abuse a kid has to endure will usually last their entire life and continually remind them of how much of a failure they are and that’s what Billy still feels today even after all his success. He can’t stop being hyper critical of his choices in life and he can’t stop shitting on each and every aspect of his life and I bet a lot of us can relate?

[@J-Mac8]

Everyone goes through shit in life. It’s how you handle it down the road.

[@Peter_Stoops]

Yep…

[@gathrightcrystal]

Or is his abuse he indured an excuse because last I checked it wasn't for me

[@illiamdeebe7579]

Disarm is probably in the top 10 songs of the 90s in their entirety. It says so much to so many people.

[@spencerdobkin9479]

His music saved my life many times

[@lab4389]

That was sad to hear. I’m sorry you went through so much as a child. I wish for you peace and many blessings. 💯

[@catloverextreme]

I'm definitely one of the fans asking for more "Disarm". One of the best songs ever written period. "Bullet With Butterfly Wings" is incredible but in my opinion, Billy's beauty as a songwriter is in his terribly tragic slow sad songs. Great interview Howard!

[@blackbenny1]

Thanks for sharing Billy, you may not hear this but the people have spoken and you have made the world a better place

[@mstegs5477]

Holy shit....Howard makes his guests so comfortable, they always speak their heart. What an insight into Billy's brain.

[@alessiomezzalira886]

No matter what they say Billy, thousand and thousand of people loves you and your art!

[@cherrypoppins2738]

Perhaps more than that

[@Soul3volving78]

millions

[@BigBenny28000]

Billy being so honest, Howards at a loss for words, first time ever in an interview. Siamese Dream is by far one of the most amazing albums Ive ever heard

[@TheClownfight]

I got to finally meet him, at the book signing for his poetry book. I got to tell him thank you for siamese dream, it changed my life and he expressed everything I was feeling at that age. It was the perfect and critical time of me being a teen thinking I was a freak

[@SonicRave1]

I’m totally asking for more Gish/Siamese Dream music from him!

[@twesj]

They were one of my favorites in the 90s.

[@bomj1966]

Disarm gives me chills whenever i here it. Billy you are a great artist!

[@user-cc1hl7bl6g]

Billy ,i believe many young people held onto your music and managed to pull through difficulties in their lives.You are so talented and special.

[@edwardmcguire3801]

The human race is lucky to have billy

[@Mister...H]

The Pumpkins are one of the top 5 bands of the ’90s.

[@sarrystylesofficial]

I guess that kind of sensitivity to criticism or rejection kind of makes for better songs. I feel sorry for what he’s been through and apparently still continues to go through.

[@cdatlas]

I don’t get it because I’ve always felt that Disarm is the best Smashing Pumkins song.

[@Spooky_515]

It’s up there, soma is my pick. Siamese dream is such a great album

[@beanzburriton4263]

that wasn't the point at all, all of his songs are good

[@lomarsweed6604]

I don't think it's even a top 10 SP song.

[@zachgreen759]

It is

[@chriswoosley1697]

same here

[@scottclark1455]

Billy, you and your songs have brought so much joy to my life. They run the gamut of human emotions and experience, offering hope and love in a musically rich and masterful way. Your melodies are truly special. These are songs that simply would not have existed without you and I thank you from the bottom of my heart and soul. You are special and your fans love you.

[@burnindownthehouse]

This reminds me of something. There was a good documentary concerning this called Heckler. It was about successful stand up comedians admitting that some of the over the top criticism from some critics (and I mean the super vile criticism that resembled a personal attack rather than constructive criticism) really did affect them a lot in some cases. We're all human and we all have feelings.

[@pho3nix-]

Great honesty

[@walterreynoldsmusic]

Traumatic childhoods tend to make good songwriters, sad but quite true.

[@Czechbound]

He always gives a great interview.

[@dfghdfghuytiu8207]

But he’s always whining about something. Most performers would be thrilled to have as much success as he did.

[@reddwood4971]

True but at least he’s honest with how he feels even if it’s negative I appreciate that more than some phony that just says the same ol things over and over

[@fredsystra7584]

Noel Gallagher is better but yea this is one of his best

[@Nathan-gd7xq]

​@@fredsystra7584 Noel Gallagher isn't "better". He's quite funny when he does interviews but Billy is more open and honest.

[@nickmaatjes5611]

@@dfghdfghuytiu8207 the one thing doesn't necessarily has to do with the other if you know what i mean

[@CarlosSoto-xe2we]

More "Killer in me is the killer in you" music 🙏 Absolutely beautiful, captivating, and timeless.

[@rideonemgxr]

Billy is amazing. He is so talented and so wise. I actually enjoyed their deeper stuff when I was a teen in 94/95; it seemed to resonate more with me as a lost teen finding himself. I actually didnt fully enjoy the harder stuff until later. weird.

[@BrettDeptula1]

Beautiful string arrangement 🙏

[@toddotto8257]

Wow! Super powerful interview!

[@danellae.perezschmieloz5958]

I'm asking for the Disarm songs. A lot of fans are. Love you Billy! Best artist of rock's history IMO.

[@jonnygibs77]

It this stage in his life he should value himself completely and enjoy himself. He's got talent and he's rich as anything. Make whatever music you want

[@MooScree]

Going by the last few releases, he certainly is and then some.

[@Kalanioccc]

ATUM a rock opera of epic proportions

[@rs5570]

Money will not address that kind of pain.

[@twelveytwelve]

Let's be honest, he writes fantastic bangers. The ones on Mellon Collie are absolutely top shelf.

[@joshuamartins9487]

Nobody loves Billy Corgan , more than Billy Corgan

[@swissarmyknight4306]

That's what happens when you emotionally neglect and abuse your kids. I mean, look it up.

[@saturniancult4611]

Disarm surely is an incredible song. One of the best songs ever written.

[@jerryramsey4236]

Gish and Siamese Dreams did it for me. Now at 52 these two albums are amazing, I do have to add Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness as well.

[@reddwood4971]

Gish and Adore are up there as well. Pretty much all of their albums up until their break up are classics and some of the finest music recorded

[@michaelfrazia4569]

billy is a grade A songwriter...period

[@sticksman1979]

Looks cold in the studio.

[@jonnygibs77]

lol

[@MikeysMorgue]

I'd love more of Disarm!

[@BelleTolles]

I had no idea he went through that with management. His music was brilliant. I listened to so many of his songs non stop

[@YAOG]

So many artists go through this same thing. Sara Bareilles wanted to write more meaningful things too, but her record label tried to strong-arm her into writing a love song. Her response was to write "love song" which is about resisting those pressures and then that song became her biggest hit. It's all about the money.

[@DJMarcO138]

Gish and Siamese Dream are two of the best rock LPs of all time. Fight me.

[@mattosborne1366]

Can't argue that...

[@mattosborne1366]

in my top 10 albums ever.

[@peterjenkins6064]

Haven’t stopped playing Gish from the moment it came out until now it’s a masterpiece

[@JJDrumsChannel]

just goes to show you, that regardless of your accomplishments it's impossible to be satisfied if you aren't surrounded by supportive people..... Corgan has always been able to articulate these complex ideas so well....

[@DogFiles]

Watch his incredible interview with Rick Beato!

[@andreabrown3116]

My favorite band of all time.

[@user-fm9vt3vo9n]

Great interview

[@winnipegwhatever]

his articulation !! He's so on point.

[@christopherleonard6504]

amazing artist!

[@tomw6308]

More than any band their songs take me back to a specific time period in my life.

[@Joshshimchick]

so weird, All ive ever wanted was more Soma more Hummer and more Mayonnaise more Disarm....

[@whenvioletsturngrey9597]

I totally get what he is saying. It's so tragic that that is/was his perspective. SP music meant so much to so many people. Still does. I hope he fully understands this, now

[@WhiteBull_33]

Billy, us real fans loved the emotional and tonal scope of all your songs.

[@xbadmouthx]

Where can I find the full interview???

[@johnlind8653]

Great Songs Bless him

[@clauamen3948]

Your music its part of a genarecion! That❤will not repert! Be very happy to know that you are part of a era that its very special❤

[@beanzburriton4263]

god damn, that was deep, love billy

[@yourmom-me7mi]

1979 and tonight were 2 beautiful hotdogs

[@thecollectivetree80]

The more I get older, the more I listen, understand and respect Billy. Honest, reflective and deep down, a really good person.

[@romulus_]

They aren't my favorite band by a long shot and I only know a handful of their songs, but they've had an outsized importance in my musical development. I have a great respect for his approach to creating.

[@_Me________]

Thank you

[@maxprivate3805]

He's a genius and his music is magic.

[@xElectricZzGaming]

I would love to give Billy a big hug, I think he deserves it. from everybody.

[@CharlieSheps]

Hopefully now he has found a way to realize and be grateful for his value and talent

[@bostoncelticstruth297]

I still can’t believe Howard still isn’t in studio. It really is crazy.

[@banditgrovmalet]

Please explain.

[@TheDudeMinds89]

@@banditgrovmalet he’s agoraphobic and won’t leave his home. He’s a prisoner of his own madness.

[@deazl666]

@@TheDudeMinds89 Agoraphobic.

[@zachlafond2652]

Doesn't he do this from his home? I've read he checked out years ago.

[@HewittH]

Billy probably doesn't want to hear this either but The Future Embrace is my favorite of his. (I enjoy it all though)

[@HardPass]

He'd be happy with that.. He only hides it bc he's fighting with that particular label

[@scottrose220]

Billy is a great song writer. Well worth the price of admission

[@AmericanSpyFox]

Damn. For the first time I think I can relate to Billy Corgan. I realize why he's so jaded now.

[@spencerdobkin9479]

His music saved my life many times. Siamese dream is the best album of the 90s along with Adore.

[@MichaelJones-ff9gb]

I'm surprised that Billy opened up and showed vulnerability, but it's great that he did. Billy, you're amazing and your art is valued by your fans. F*ck the haters....Don't let them bring you down.

[@amiepopp6487]

I love you, Billy!

[@mondoenterprises6710]

That is well presented info from the artist pov.

[@DredgenX]

What an eye opener! Billy deserved better from people.

[@cringle22]

When I ponder question: “What are the MASTERPIECE records of the 90s, first on my list is Melloncollie &TIS. And i’m not even a Pumpkins fanboi - I’m just a fan of awesomeness.

[@kellywilson8440]

Siamese Dream is a masterclass of music making , Revisit ( Mayonnaise ) .

[@jayrussell3796]

Melancholy is definitely a masterpiece album. In the top 5 to have on a deserted island with me.

[@deffloyd]

One of the greats.

[@downwardspiral_333]

no matter what i love you billy

[@molchelk]

Why are Billy's hand different colours (3:58)?

[@billvill61]

If Billy could actually ignore....anything, he would have been critcized far less, IMO. Because he felt he had to react, he made those apt to criticize more powerful. Billy fought back, and was vilified by music media for it.

[@weezalicious]

Siamese dream is a masterpiece.

[@zephyrleapold6796]

And yet still despite all his rage...

[@celladoor_uk]

What Billy is saying here makes a lot of sense.

[@jimwoodswrites]

What an interview

[@stephantinschert6744]

I want more disarm. Long time super fan.

[@fribersson]

Ahhh Billy... I'd have asked you for the mellow stuff :) Some of the Pisces Iscariot are my favourite!

[@Lebowski55]

"There's no greater masterpiece than Disarm." LOL

[@taylorrromero]

I love you Billy

[@aiadeleon8989]

Gosh this is golden

[@andrewflanders262]

And this is where brilliant music comes from.

[@singleservingfriend2817]

My dream is that when I release my music, he will listen to it, and enjoy it

[@hansmueller3029]

One of the best rock-n-roll guitarists still in the game. People dont know how good he is.

[@UnwrittenSpade]

I was on a “the newer stuff isn’t great” kick for a while but then cyr came out and oh my god that album is amazing through and through and the new one is good too but cyr wow if you haven’t listened yet you should

[@andocobo]

Disarm is a great song, but bullet with butterfly wings is also a great song

[@rum02]

Love ya Billy

[@djtforever1414]

I prefer Disarm to Bullet With Butterfly Wings. There's a compliment about the song.

[@alejoquiceno7428]

Billy Corgan is the shit!!! in a incredibly positive way.