James Iha & Jimmy Chamberlin (The Smashing Pumpkins) - Backstage Interview

James Iha und Jimmy Chamberlin von The Smashing Pumpkins im Backstage Interview.
Bei Rock am Ring 2019 haben wir James Iha und Jimmy Chamberlin zum Interview getroffen um über das Tourleben, Social Media und auch das neue Album zu reden.
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[@ElsolraSaul]

Jimmy looks so healthy and happy, we are very lucky to have him with us

[@holotape]

Elsolra Saul Definitely!

[@ronpaul1268]

@@holotape yeah its really to bad D'arcy didnt follow jimmys lead and get clean.

[@KingSlimjeezy]

I couldve swore he was dead. I for some reason had it in my head he died in the late 90s and only just recently learned otherwise

[@werideatdusk]

@@KingSlimjeezy Mandela effect?

[@mikesmith6422]

@@KingSlimjeezy You may be thinking of Jonathan Melvoin, Smashing Pumpkin's touring keyboardist who died of a heroin overdose which Jimmy Chamberlain was largely responsible for.

[@ravenkroft]

Billy Corgan talking in interviews is cool and all but when James and Jimmy are in interview together, oh man they got my full attention! 🖤🖤🖤

[@Chronas9.9]

Jin Kazama I agree we don’t really get to see these guys talk much.

[@ravenkroft]

@Careful Icarus I don't care who's more clever and who's not. all i'm saying is seeing Jimmy and James partake in an interview is as interesting as Billy's interviews!

[@jipsasac]

@Blia Yang exactly

[@Liamnerfdude1]

Jin kazama yeah ahahah..

[@darthbango1999]

I kept waiting for Billy Corgan to bust through the wall like the Kool Aid Man...

[@koolaidman4268]

@Christmas house OOOOOHHH YEEEEEAHH

[@slackjawedyorkle]

If I could interject here for a sec

[@garykramermusic]

Great comment!!

[@SPACEB0YZER0]

Lol

[@joesmith9216]

LOL!

[@neilanadams5173]

More of James and Jimmy.

[@meleecritical]

I can only picture James with his Ava Adore suit. Dude owned the shit out of that thing.

[@AndrewReevesArt]

Yeah that was rad

[@cannedkitty]

James is so funny. I’m really happy these guys are back together.

[@AdamF89]

Jimmy Chamberlain is a legend and an inspiration, as a fellow drummer, and James’ contributions to the band are incredible, his work on the Aeroplane Flies High box set are some of my favorite songs of all-time

[@spottss]

I own that from when it 1st available. I hear it’s a collectors item

[@bluntweirdo]

Jimmy looks amazing how the fuck does he look so good. James has a wonderful speaking voice. I could listen to him talk forever.

[@robin212212]

I have heard more words come out of Jame's mouth in these 5 minutes than the last 20 hours of interviews the Smashing Pumpkins has been in (no doubt due to the presence of Corgan).

[@AT-dx9pf]

Frankly he never speaks. He is socially awkward. I don't mean that in a bad way. That really has little to do with Corgan himself beyond the fact that WPC seems to enjoy speaking and James is the opposite so it stands to reason if you put the two together you are gonna get a bunch of Corgan talking. I've seen interviews with them all together and they are more than happy to let Corgan do the talking. He doesn't impose silence on them by his speaking tho. James clearly doesn't ever want to talk.

[@Bumbaclot213]

Jimmy - one of the greatest drummers ever

[@smashingbrandon]

The best !!

[@JP-zi9mr]

I wish James can have some solo songs on a new SP Album like "The Boy".

[@dynjarren7523]

Jimmy looks 20 pounds lighter and it seems to have transferred to James. Jimmy looks and is playing better than ever. I’m glad he got thru his troubles and got out the other end healthy. James is still very funny with his dry wit.

[@AaronStark1993]

Nice to see an interview without Billy for a change.

[@garylagstrom3864]

I saw the pumpkins on lollapalooza in 94 and loved hearing Gish and Siamese Dream! Both records are pure HEAVEN! Billy, James, Darcy, and Jimmy doesn’t get better than that! I’m not gonna lie: I REALLY MISS DARCY BEING IN THIS BAND 💔

[@Morgan.iiiviix]

Jimmy, you're so skinny now.. wow.😊 James, you never aged since 1999.wow.😊

[@martacccc689]

My forever crush❤

[@madmaggs4305]

James Iha is the most adorable human on the planet ❤️

[@Gr13fKvlt]

You both mean so much to me. Thank you so much for everything.

[@wrightcarl1181]

Jesus, James hasn't aged

[@marcusbrown87]

Jimmy is the best! Love his drumming!

[@AndresFnt]

I love chamberlin! I didnt know that until this interview. Never seen him look happier and healthier and usually hes quiet so its a pleasure to hear him speak! :)

[@Amp1771]

Wow I get to listen to James for once. They should keep Billy out of all the interviews.

[@cuttingaway123]

Fr, it’s nice to here James voice for once

[@jigrodrigues]

Im a huge fan of Corgan artistry and I think he's a really smart and well spoken guy. But you're right, he grabs all the airplay in interviews

[@MrJackrockerman]

You both are the reason i being a fans of SP.. Thanks..take care and stay safe.. We love you guys..

[@PorcelinaMagpie]

I can't wait to hear their new music!

[@clrkv]

This band is so fun in interviews. They are articulate, insightful, and authentic when they answer.

[@patrickryan7918]

Wow james and jimmy look happier when Billy isnt around.

[@cdreyes81]

Yes! Need more of this

[@btsdancestudio5691]

Jimmy is such a inspirational story. He looks so healthy after years of major drug addiction. Still one of the greatest rock drummers of all time. He was Whiplash 20 years before the film!

[@Vaudiven]

been a pumpkin head for over 25 years. i love you guys!!! cant wait to hear the next stuff with the original lineup (minus darcy gretsky) with billy on the gish guitar that he got back with my favorite lead guitarist and drummer. im stoked man. THE SMASHING PUMPKINS FOREVER!!!!

[@jjhrkel]

So relaxed when billy isn't around

[@Dumbpuppet101]

Wow thank you for this

[@onasazi]

Great interview!

[@C1schecter101]

cant tell you how dam entertaining this was to me being a long time pumpkin fan !!!

[@brianfoster4493]

James is all over the place it's great lol

[@brianburdett3463]

Love this!

[@123cillitbang]

Wow.... Jimmy looks and sounds so good!! He's very lean, but again... So healthy looking and happy 🤗

[@MayLily]

I miss Darcy! But it's great seeing these 2 OGs back in the band.

[@lorenzosestito8671]

They even manage to put on a smile when Billy Is not around...

[@anthonycostanzo3012]

You can hear the intelligence pour out of these two great musicians

[@camacho_roman_costume]

Jimmy looks phenomenal for a former heroine addict

[@ocd000]

As are many of the greatest musicians, for some reason. Glad he's clean and D'Arcy too. I love SP's music but probably would only get along with Billy IRL, nowadays.

[@taffysaur]

@@ocd000 I think it’s that artists tend to be very sensitive, and opiates kind of dull the intensity of the world (speaking as a former addict myself)

[@mattstephens6137]

@@taffysaur I think it's definitely more projected inwards. It's a selfish habit for most people. We continue to do it because of our inability to cope with normal everyday human interactions.

[@skiddzie9291]

Heroin actually doesn't age you. It's the other drugs they take that affect your physical appearance.

[@Brinta3]

@@ocd000 I wouldn’t count on D’Arcy being clean. Maybe from drugs, but she is rumoured to be an alcoholic.

[@roarv]

I need more of this interview!! 😀

[@ZacharyMcLellanMusic]

Observation 1: It's basically an interview with Jimmy. Observation 2: James doesn't age!!

[@alonzotanner1226]

This is great seeing James Iha finally getting a chance to speak about the band. Pretty much everything I've seen is Billy. I know people gain weight more than not when they age, but it's still kinda weird seeing James with a little pudge on his body cuz he was such a twig when I'd see him perform with the band. Still looks great just sayin.

[@VedicSpirituality]

"Do you miss Darcy?", that would have been a nice question.

[@kristopherryanwatson]

im sure they have only heard that question about a hundred times. i dont think its a quesrion they would entertain.

[@tonysproule3408]

Happy Jimmy got clean, looks so much better guy is a goat behind the set

[@roscoe679]

Jimmy's drumming is so distinct and incredible. He makes The Smashing Pumpkins sound great as much as Billy Corgan does.

[@uzumaki6759]

These guys are a legend

[@tamathawalden2037]

KISS Rules !!! 💋

[@jipsasac]

jimmy forever!

[@zenunderground]

Jimmy is looking in fighting shape! What a got-damned inspiration!

[@JT-ss6si]

Let's see how it long it takes Billy to fuck this up again with his callous Narcissism.

[@lemurdream]

Fuck yeah! Jimmy looks great!

[@dh7314]

Wow, jimmy looks great and healthy for his age. He really sorted himself out

[@lindsaykarashay3648]

So do you guys actually get your gator golf on back stage or what? Interesting choice of set design either way! Love you guys and can't wait to see your show in October ❤️

[@deannahowkins202]

Hahaha! 🤣I came here to comment about the Gator golf. I’m assuming maybe it belongs to one of James kids.

[@smashingbrandon]

this is sooo cool

[@selmonb921]

Taylor Hawkins and Jimmy have been only a few drummers from past interviews, giving kudo's to a great rock drummer, unknown to most; Bobby Caldwell. Bobby had a short recording career, which has confused me to this day. Could be just bad luck??? Johnny Winter And "Live" 1971 Then Captain Beyond 1972, self titled. 1973 on most of Rick Derringers All American Boy record. then 1975 a great band, only one record, Armageddon, then in 1977 a reformed Captain Beyond 3rd album. Then that was it! A very talented drummers, with great rudimental chops.

[@goldenorchid833]

i miss d'arcy

[@restlessmind4506]

U 2 are awesome, Jimmy is the best drummer ever, James is just James...on the good way. Almost 30 years and u stay on my top daily playlist bros. Thanks.

[@shadowtime91]

Finally, with Billy not a part of this one, Awkwafina and Tig Notaro can share their perspectives.

[@C1schecter101]

haha i love this !!!

[@meleecritical]

Both of em look great! Check Jimmy out!!

[@shellamarietabbilos4707]

can't believe they can talk

[@shawnperico7221]

Monster drummer

[@guapofrapo8485]

jimmy chamberlin has not aged

[@theauspex]

Jimmy looks great! He looks you get than Billy and James. Getting clean is great like that

[@michaelewing4515]

James Iha doesn't look like he was born in 1968

[@micahgray1224]

Never seen James laugh before

[@michvair]

JIMMY AND JAMES AT LEAST, AT LAST !!!! BC is besides for awhile !!! OUFF !! So happy YES to have JI and JC back to the SP !!! So thanks !!!

[@AngelQuiroz]

James has not changed at all 🤣🤣

[@cass2303]

Best band in the world

[@pereldh5741]

Theyre a comedy pair, really 😊

[@MarkRoss-er4yq]

It seems like as Jimmy gets older, he seems to physically appear younger 👌🏻

[@spottss]

Money gives freedom to do more of what you want. They seem to be seeing bands traveling etc.. sues paid and now reap rewards

[@pujianto98851]

😭🤗👍

[@JT-ss6si]

Hang on...is this a Billy-Corgan-less interview? JESUS F**K! They get to finally have some of the spotlight! For a change. Sharing is caring, BILLY.

[@Errcyco]

My hero’s!! Jimmy was one of my first fav drummers and I was always jealous I couldn’t play 1% as good lol.

[@themanwhostolethetone]

Do you want to tell us something about your new album? the laugh at minute 2:13 says it all thank you.

[@drowningin]

I was wondering how after Jimmy was fired from pumpkins for heroin addiction/overdose, when he was with the keyboardist overdosed and died with him. How/when did Jimmy come back so quickly with Billy Corgan/SP? Just after SP broke up & James Iha & Darcy were gone Jimmy came back? Or did Billy get him back after Jimmy got sober? Really just wondering how that happened? Did Billy just really need Jimmy because they were the 2 that recorded the songs together on all the albums not James or Darcy

[@TheAlibabatree]

Jimmy rejoined the band in 1999 to record Machina. After that, Billy broke up SP and formed a new band called Zwan. Jimmy also played with them. Then, in 2006, Billy reformed the SP name, and Jimmy once again played on the new album Zeitgeist. They had a strong relationship for many years, but had a falling out in 2009. But, Jimmy once again came back around 2015, and has been officially in SP since 2017. Its a complicated story lol. But if you havent heard any of those previous records i mentioned, i highly recommend them, they are all great.

[@adams7597]

i'd pay good money to go to D'arcy's farm and see the set art from Tonight Tonight. Too bad she went off the deep end

[@raffin2040]

what tour are they talking about? when was this interview recorded? there are no tours now, everyone is quarantined lol

[@Carlos-xz3vi]

I think this is old. They are talking about the reunion and they had a festival coming up. But all of that is cancelled now.

[@Dana-wq5tp]

Very refreshing to hear these two have some opinions as opposed to Billy monopolizing conversations. Both are intelligent and insightful and my respect for Jimmy increased tenfold when he disclosed that he loves cats.

[@ChrisS602]

Jimmy looks like Jeff Goldbloom in the thumbnail. You can't Unsee now. Go ahead try....😂

[@sdqsdq6274]

lol , i dont even remember when james spoke

[@garrethboland5646]

Is that Gator Golf on the table?

[@grahamharper8114]

James is one of the best melodic players and Jimmy is in the top 3 drummers of all time.

[@gibsoneb3]

Billy should allow them to talk more...If that's possible.

[@Chino_oluis]

damn James has so much hair volume it ridiculous LOL

[@thebluethunderbunny2324]

Oh my god, are Jimmy and Billy on good terms again? I'm forever a fan, but I've been out of the loop for a few years. Someone fill me in please.

[@TheAlibabatree]

Jimmy has been officially in the band since 2017 (same with James). The album they released in 2018 wasnt that good imo, but they have a new one set to come out in a few months.

[@thebluethunderbunny2324]

@@TheAlibabatree I actually meant to say James in my original comment. Thanks for the response. I'm glad to see most of the original band on good term with each other after all these years.

[@TheAlibabatree]

@@thebluethunderbunny2324 Yeah, i dont know if they're best buds or anything, but they seem to have been able to put aside their differences and be professional. I saw them live in 2018 and it was the best show ive seen in years, they were tighter than ever.

[@thebluethunderbunny2324]

@@TheAlibabatree That's super dope. The story of the Smashing Pumpkins is sad. Seeing them get old is depressing and reminds me of my own mortality. I'm glad they were able to work things out. Life is too short.

[@bonhamclackey574]

Jimmy was brought on as a drummer for a tour in 2015. When the next tour came, Jimmy was the touring drummer. During that tour, James was invited on stage. After the tour, Jimmy was brought back as a full member, as was James. It's great to have the Pumpkins back and making great music again.

[@larrygarcia6356]

It’s amazing. Jimmy looks like he lost weight, while James looks like he packed a little lol.

[@iditarod4081]

Socionarcism i like that phrase

[@slackjawedyorkle]

Billy fired them because they did an interview without him

[@joewillburn]

"hey isn't that cool"

[@ArcaneRez]

I am ArcaneREZevoir

[@fortyyearfitness]

James seems so quiet.. I guess that works with Billy’s opinionated, talkative personality

[@hugo54758]

Great to hear the pumpkins without Billy for once

[@mikew2911]

Jimmy got a killer hair transplant

[@alien7161]

James and Jimmy are the best! Pumpkins should try to get Kim Deal to play base on an album, maybe tour. Stay safe!

[@horrifyingcat]

billy and kim hate each other

[@NinjaMatt2201]

I don't know about that. Love me some Kim Deal, but she isn't much easier to work with than D'arcy.

[@horrifyingcat]

no they have said as much publicly

[@wrightcarl1181]

Kim Gordon would do

[@Carlos-xz3vi]

As long as Billy and Jimmy are in Pumpkins, that’s all I need really.

[@shaunmichael4251]

I can definitely see Ken Jeong playin James Iha if they ever think of doin biopic movie about the pumpkins

[@gbsreborn1733]

We need more interviews without Billy dlsakjdlsakj

[@holypaper]

Jeff Goldblum is one of the greatest drummers ever

[@nderohan]

Looks nothing like him!!!

[@spookypunky]

​​@@nderohanIts the smile, eyes, and ears.

[@manlymen552]

The better side of the pumpkins 😂😂😂😂