Q+A with William Patrick Corgan and Larry Flick

[@jasonwhite7452]

Billy certainly deserves to be in the songwriters hall of fame! To me he is just as important as Bob Dylan,Paul Simon And Bernie Taupin Amongst others!

[@monikitand]

Totally agreed. His top-notch songwriting is criminally underrated. He is the best lyricist of his generation, indeed.

[@jasonwhite7452]

MÓNICA OBONO NDONGO OKENVE Thank you! I however think he’s in a 90s grunge rock graveyard! No matter how innovative or versatile he proves to be,he’s constantly paired up with Pearl Jam,Soundgarden,Radiohead etc etc. I consider Billy’s music to be Higher Education Rock. He’s a borderline genius who adapts philosophy to music And he burns on guitar! I believe he truly is the voice of the new generation And with him being an old soul he also keeps that touch of nostalgia alive! I really hope the right people read and agree with this! I know Billy wouldn’t! Lol!

[@BeingFireRetardant]

@@jasonwhite7452 ______ No, but we will... Agree that is. Well spoken.

[@andreasleonlandgren3092]

MÓNICA OBONO NDONGO OKENVE better Than Cobain imo.

[@andreasleonlandgren3092]

Jason White he wil be he is awesome more important Than Cobain to me even.

[@neferneferaten]

“Are you calling my band a distraction?” Haha I love your solo work and smashing pumpkins work equally. You are a very gifted songwriter. Congrats on being vulnerable, evolving, & birthing your new album. I love William Burroughs too. Keep channeling & filling the world with your sonic poetry. You are a creative force of nature.

[@frankk.9834]

Deep thoughts, articulated in a way anybody should understand. Thanks for the great interview! Definitely gonna get the new album ✌️

[@jeffwalker5514]

Love this guy. If he had any idea what his music has been to me and for me since I was a kid...

[@Gr13fKvlt]

Jeff Walker Same here brother.

[@zer0953]

well.. i clicked on this randomly, just to hear it for a min or two of what billy has to say but stayed for interesting conversation that caught me off guard, great interviewer

[@paulfigueroa2926]

It makes my day when you talk about lower middle class and America.

[@dudedude8931]

The new record is incredible.. absolutely beautiful.

[@linseyhorton3336]

Growing up in Appalachia (and dying to get out and finally doing it) I can relate to this interview in a way I didn’t necessarily expect to. I’m never ashamed of where I was born, but I always knew it wasn’t where I was “supposed” to be.

[@southendbusker7534]

Long time listener first time caller !!! ( soma changed my life)

[@minduniverse4506]

Dude... the live version of Soma on the Viewphoria DVD... one of the best performances ever, in my opinion.

[@jdaywork2693]

My mom was the Washington State hippie in my dad is the country guy whose parents are from Kentucky and moved up north. dad taught me stairway to heaven and play the eagles songs but he also played Hank Williams Sr., Loves and admires Bill Monroe, etc. I wanted to be a rocker but I always played acoustic guitar, I have to admit there's always been an appreciation for country music even when I didn't want to admit it LOL. It's definitely present in my guitar playing, or can be. Thanks again Billy.

[@Zilch79]

Mr. Corgan, every time I hear you in an interview, it's like hearing my thoughts and feelings articulated in ways my mental fetters won't allow. The point at 34:10, about it not being enough to attack someone's "prism" without offering them something to replace it with, is something we should all be aware of. Also, I'm a huge fan of Disney's EPCOT City concept. One of my favorite sights in Disney World is the original EPCOT model Walt worked on. We need another visionary like that, empowered such that we can use new ideas and techniques for day to day life that bring us together in understanding, innovation, mutual benefit and common purpose. I've been nerding out on EPCOT City for decades and hearing you mention it and it's implications really meant a lot. Thanks for your work, insight, and sincerity. If we in Gen X have fewer voices than the senior and junior generations do, I'm proud to have you as one of them.

[@2moneyentertainment616]

I now have an even more deeper respect for Billy, because of his honesty in his story, and how it now connex to the storyline of his previous documentary, about his folk venture. One thousand percent authentic 💎

[@nazym86]

What an amazing interview. Flick has such an amazing way with his interviews!

[@musicgearnetwork]

Greatly enjoyed this interview. Both Billy and Larry were great. Truly a pleasure to listen to Billy's insight. An incredible talent and extremely well spoken.

[@zepols86]

Billy, you are such an intelligent person, every time I hear one of these intelligent interviews, I'm amazed at your answers that are amazing stories that show your intelligent side.

[@holotape]

Incredible and so interesting. Mr. Corgan never fails to make me stop and think. I can't wait for the new this Friday.

[@mykep28]

I was in high school when Gish came out. I saw The Pumpkins 4 times during the Siamese Dream tour (traveled to different cities) and continued to see them live with each album release. I’ve seen the angry Billy that yelled at the crowd but also took that aggression and screamed the most beautiful songs I could ever imagine. Flash forward to 2007 and here is that same Billy thanking us for coming to the show. Waving to everyone and showing that he appreciates the fans. I loved the Billy from 1994 but I also love who Billy has grown to be. I’d be willing to say that any fan that listened to him speak for 40 minutes here would continue to listen for much longer. I think the world would be a better place with more people like WPC in it. I think America would be a lot better off if he was leading us as opposed to a bright orange joke. This is a great interview. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@Chevy-hw6lw]

mykep28 couldn’t have said it better myself. That’s how I feel man too. He’s grown older and wiser, hopefully myself too to a degree.

[@Gumpa2]

Great interview! Could have easily listend to it for another 40 minutes! :D

[@pratikpalchaudhuri8058]

Years ago i remember reading Billy's diary or parts of it he has posted online , feels so long ago now.

[@mykep28]

I joined MySpace back in the day just to read those posts. I wish he would release a book of all those old stories.

[@michaeljacksonearthangel5849]

I think humanity would improve if everyone could recognize within themselves their particular gifts. Thank you Billy for creating a body of work that continues to inspire and to heal. The music that came through you is incredible! I have nowhere near the gifts that these artistic geniuses were given, but if I can lift someone's spirits with a smile that too is in service to G💝D, which is the ultimate goal to spread L💝VE.

[@Diogo5245]

for me Billy is a perfect example of how a human being change the way he is along his life, without losing his essence, of course. This man has nothing to do with the guy who once wrote "adore"

[@PenumbraPlays]

I've always appreciated and admired Billy Corgan. Ever since I bought Siamese Dream back when it came out. The Smashing Pumpkins really elevated music appreciation for me. Also helping me in my teen years. I am glad he is still putting out material and speaking his mind.

[@linseyhorton3336]

Love the title track especially! They’re all beautiful. Hard hitting and haunting.

[@CapysGardenShop]

I can’t even put into words how much Billy has impacted my life. 💙

[@kraigowaffles2110]

Same

[@BeingFireRetardant]

@@mr.joshua204 ____ This is real life...

[@andreasleonlandgren3092]

I dont think he is an asshole. He is honest.

[@Nothing-qq4hd]

Amazing exchange of words and thoughts

[@andreasleonlandgren3092]

Everly-brothers are really good. Nice that he sees this connection to the Beatles. Understanding his family strong of him. Interesting to hear his family history it often tells a lot. He is well deserving of every dollar he made. He works HARD.

[@Boabywankenobi]

Always great to here from Billy....!

[@cygnustsp]

Super happy that billy is still so productive. Loved the last solo record and i bet thisll be better.

[@monikitand]

This is a great interview, it is always very interesting to listen to his standpoints and reflections on current society, American culture and his own journey.

[@adamfstewart81]

Great interviewer - very at ease, thoughtful... WPC looks dashing in all black!

[@strictlynorton]

Pretty sure Flick was the former editor at Billboard magazine. Yes knows the artist and the scene for certain.

[@adamfstewart81]

strictlynorton totally appreciate his style. If only every interviewer could interact with Billy on a human level with that kind of depth, sensitivity, sincerity, confidence... really makes all the difference.

[@CapysGardenShop]

Adam Stewart ...Too bad his Alex Jones visit is prob banned from YT. That was amazing. 2017?

[@adamfstewart81]

piccoli carini Hmmm yeah I can’t agree with you there, but to each their own...

[@Aaronius_Maximus]

Finally an album title that people can pronounce correctly without asking him every time.

[@consultorapimpinha3979]

Billy thanks for your collab on the new third eye blind album! Love your solo work too :)

[@skylilly1]

Really enjoyed this. I totally agree with all points.

[@LegendoftheGalacticHero]

I rarely have it in me to sit through long interviews, but I thought this one was very different and interesting (yeah I'm late) Thanks for sharing this

[@andreasleonlandgren3092]

Its purest version of you.. That is not solely a good thing! Love it.

[@djkramit]

Thank you.

[@JT-ss6si]

4:25 I love the pacing in the body language here. Billy Corgan got a little defensive when the guy implied that his band was a distraction, so the man I think unconsciously tried to redeem himself by mirroring Billy's body posture. Arm over chest, with other arm using arm over chest as foundation for the hand to touch face/chin.

[@mercurymachines4311]

This is a really fantastic interview. Thank you for sharing.

[@galaxietw]

Greetings from Taiwan. Wonder how many still listen to them as I do.

[@kristopherryanwatson]

Millions !!

[@tothandrei]

Millions and millions

[@mikehowes5065]

His writing and performance on Siamese Dream is genius level. Aside from the drums, which Jimmy destroyed, I'm still amazed how one person can create such an incredible album.

[@rodrich1644]

Great vulnerable and honest interview.

[@seekah1]

Really intelligent articulate interview, only wished there was more SP music talk etc but still great. Thankyou!

[@yournamehere7182]

Fabulous ending!

[@dg3513]

This guy really gives great interviews 👍

[@EdouardPicard0224]

This interview is amazing

[@margheritacarini7221]

😍love from Italy!

[@mabusestestament]

So when is the Machina reissue coming out? I can't wait, I want the big 8 disc or whatever set.

[@andreasleonlandgren3092]

mabusestestament me 2 it Will happen. Wich is your fav track?

[@matthewheckman4522]

That's seriously the only thing you wanted to comment on a 40 min interview? Seriously?

[@mabusestestament]

@Andreas Leon Landgren Yeah I was so happy when it was announced it will happen. Unfortunately no release date yet but I know it takes a lot, really a lot of time to make the version Billy wants to because of the incredible amount of stuff (many versions, many, many layers etc.) stored. But some people are speculating. We'll see. I like pretty much all tracks really a lot. Picking just one is really hard. If we take the released Machina album and the the Machina II LP and its 3 EPs, than I guess if I have to pick, my favorite tracks on there are: In My Body, Slow Dawn, Saturnine (spacey version on EP), Heavy Metal Machine (alternative version on EP), White Spider and Here's To The Atom Bomb. However, I know Saturnine is not going to be on the official reissue double album, I doubt that the Heavy Metal Machine that will be on it will be the alternate version so you can scrap those I guess and I'm not sure about Slow Dawn. How about you?

[@mabusestestament]

@Matthew Heckman Hey relax dude 🍻

[@poolboyinla]

Billy seems like such a nice guy.

[@ryanthomas5507]

Great interview!

[@themagnanimous1246]

Larry is a great interviewer.

[@snell84]

I hope this new album gets a physical release. I still don't buy digitally

[@kristopherryanwatson]

Same here. I appreciate the tangible sentimentality that comes with a physical record.

[@kraigowaffles2110]

@@smashingpumpkins The Madame Zuzu site doesn't work. It says "Enter Password". How do I get password? Definitely want to order a special edition vinyl on Friday.

[@TheWitchofWhiteTailHollow]

Yes agreed!

[@0371998]

It seem that He was a good journalist aware of his matter and place. For all, the statut of philosopher is the best,I'm a kind of Historian and I like this interview. The United-States has grown fast, really fast, the owners were lucky to have the best peoples of the Earth. Naturally found with an extrem patience, so the vast quality of the peoples who went there has produced a vast profit. This explosive expansion let colder many houses. So streched by the materialist affair. Without rest composed by knowledge the gravity of this world can disturb the full rise of the houses, the house often seen with the practice of extrems. The hearts are to saves. So run to a concert because The verb is in the first place for the americans lifes.

[@andreasleonlandgren3092]

Mithra Charon patience is key in surviving and working really hard.

[@zooyawk4526]

It a bit odd to hear Billy refer to the Pumpkins. He wrote, and played every instrument on every "Pumpkins" song (lp and singles.) The pumpkins only existed live. I absolutely love the music and the songs bring back great memories.

[@christopherwho8566]

Smashin' Billy Corgan

[@fofo4298]

Billy I love you !!!! The Smashing Pumpkins was my teenage years and I have a good memories of all of you !!!! Kisses for a Fan 😘😘😘😘😘💜💜💙💖💙❤️💖💚🧡🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠⭐⭐⭐⭐🎼🎼🎶🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎶🎵🎸🎸🎸💖💖💚💚💚💚

[@ปฐมaพราว]

Fc.from Thailand ♥️🎸🎶

[@Chevy-hw6lw]

It’s one thing to have such unbelievably deep thoughts but to be able to also to precisely articulate those thoughts ... it’s quite rare . Billy is freakishly intelligent. He’s on a whole other planet of IQ.

[@subtlehills3844]

Billy was annoying to me for about a decade in the 2000's, but I've been liking him again lately. He really is such an interesting guy and seems pretty smart. There are a lot rock stars/musicians that I love that I really would rather not hear them talk. But I can listen to Billy for literally hours. Very insightful. Wish I could spend an afternoon with him some time. But I'd probably bore him to death wanting to talk about all of the old songs...

[@jameswilhite9561]

Nice to see him wearing pants again. I dig it when an artist gets back to their roots.

[@mpactdesignmedia]

LOL

[@EdouardPicard0224]

Lmao yeah right, next he'll be wearing a Whool Shirt or a Psychadelic button up shirt.

[@sticksman1979]

He loves his wooly hats doesn’t he?

[@Fearyfursday]

is the solo album he's referred to canning The Future Embrace?

[@pauld9561]

If there were ever a time to say you've got a face for radio.

[@elarr8733]

Bill Burr did some great material when an interview had him up on one of these obviously uncomfortable chairs.

[@RollinRocker]

26:16 Amazing story.

[@ariesred777]

@33:34 Not sure about any band today trying to make it without corporate interference.We are so much more global with different societal issues and unstable governments, along with social media and the internet.1970's,80's,90's seem so far away now.

[@matthewheckman4522]

"but Its the purest version of you" "Well that's not necessarily a good thing." What a way to end the interview lol

[@Ghastly_Grinner]

I thought he was only known as William Patrick Corgan when it comes to the NWA

[@tungtobak]

He was in Niggaz wit Attitudes!?

[@Ghastly_Grinner]

@@tungtobak He owns the NWA National Wrestling Alliance

[@0371998]

A man who made his contact with thousand of people and who like to study is probably normaly made if his organism is inspired and produce a lot of information. They are pro-shot since a lot of time. Homo sapiens sapiens can be like this.

[@andreasleonlandgren3092]

Mithra Charon good point.

[@shelbythompsoon]

Didn’t Amazon try this?

[@popassassin81]

Remember ZWAN? Even they were feckin ace.

[@alinecardoso9668]

Please, come to Brasil 😀

[@kraigowaffles2110]

I guess old Flick never got to those Fan questions on his phone.

[@iAkis4]

Billys B sides are better than all others A sides

[@chriskelleher349]

Debutante ball ? Glad Billy looks in good health.

[@Cheetahprint85]

😍

[@damienspencer2088]

Why are his hands different colors

[@wildmercuryfilms]

Why is he holding a phone?

[@Bermuda495]

My bad accidentally hit dislike but meant to hit like or heart emoji 🤘

[@kristopherryanwatson]

Great Q+A session....but I am greatly distracted by that belly on Larry. Yikes. Anyway! Can't wait for Cotillions! Really excited for it.

[@TheWizardArtist]

Flasheeeee que era Larry de Clay que le hacia una entrevista a Billy, DEL ORTOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

[@Warnerchild]

William Patrick Corgan or The artist formerly known as Billy haha

[@esilvaplata]

Billy has huge hands

[@nicolomacci2882]

🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@j_freed]

Why do rock stars always look & sound like they are struggling with a cold in Kapuskasing, ON?

[@0371998]

They cannot dance ? Both american need more sport, all american need more sport. We can live this Odyssey too. They will be amazed by the new inspiration given with the best body. They have to Dance when They are at one concert. The transcendental state provided by dance allows words to touch us at best.

[@0371998]

Are you calling my band just a ... end quote. They are americans citizens so aware,

[@AlDeB_]

It's like when Steven Wilson said he IS Porcupine Tree

[@AnalogKid82]

Anyone else notice the stains on Billy's pants? His son's breakfast?

[@allaboutdatGDA]

the American Dream in the 21 century. fact or fiction?

[@marcelopetters]

[@samuelgreiman6047]

pluto

[@starfox1]

billy looks good . for a while there i thought he looked ... old. yes i know aging happens. however, whatever cosmetic/derm treatments hes doing are having quite the positive effects on his skin.

[@mykep28]

starfox I don’t know if he’s doing anything cosmetic. It may be the changing of his lifestyle, becoming vegan and other changes to what he puts in his body.

[@jjhrkel]

Cult of 🎃

[@InterdimensionalTortureCarpet]

Absolute insanity

[@chrisridenhour]

William Patrick? With that name he needs to be smoking a pipe

[@cinemar]

Well Billy if there's no difference between your solo material and Smashing pumpkins then call it all Smashing Pumpkins or all Corgan. Clearly there is a difference. You don't get why fans see a difference? Geez...