VIP session: Q&A with Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins

Frontman Billy Corgan answers questions from fans at an exclusive backstage session with VIP ticket holders at Rexall Place in Edmonton. Oct. 5, 2012. First question: Who are your musical/writing influences?

[@barreto1010]

it's amazing how billy can make good analogies, which by the way is the best way to learn

[@montelds]

3:24 confirmation of the Rick Rubin LMGTWTY on the Adore reissue

[@barreto1010]

5:05 this is so true just look at his voice in the choir in this video . DAVID BOWIE & BILLY CORGAN - All The Young Dudes

[@ThatFreikugel]

I wish everyone could watch this. Fantastic Q&A. I feel so bad for music today.

[@wdashton43]

I don't think he dislikes the birthmark (after all, his band was called "The Marked"), i think he just gets tired of people staring at it and/or asking questions about it all the time. And yes, he is a smart dude.

[@ajh21313]

Fuckin brilliant!

[@jelcheson]

couldn't agree more!

[@jelcheson]

Brilliant speaker! Wise as fuck.

[@becanshrman]

wise as fucking fuck

[@gloomyharlow]

wise as fuck indeed....

[@gloomyharlow]

It's all over his body. I think it's beautiful, but you can tell he doesn't like it. He has always worn long sleeve shirts.

[@JackKnight762]

whoah--blimpo...

[@cameronreese1987]

i don't see constant reinvention in rap n hip-hop.

[@cdreyes81]

it's more like a degradation

[@murdermcsnuggles6258]

I dont think that's fair. I'm 16 and I love pumpkins and the smiths bands that broke up before I was born. Theres hardly any good bands anymore compared to rising rap stars like eminem, kanye, stormzy, skepta,frank ocean tyler ect. there are many reinvention . Billy made a good point

[@JiaSkateTeam]

Nah you’re just racist