James Iha
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James Yoshinobu Iha is an American rock musician. He is best known as a guitarist and co-founder of the alternative rock band the Smashing Pumpkins. He was a member until the band's initial breakup in
Iha performing with the Smashing Pumpkins in 2019
Iha in 1995
Iha with A Perfect Circle in 2011
Iha and Jimmy Chamberlin (left) performing with the Smashing Pumpkins in 2018.
Billy Corgan
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William Patrick Corgan Jr. is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and professional wrestling promoter. He is best known as the co-founder, lead guitarist, primary songwriter, singer, and only con
James Iha
…college, he majored in graphic design at Loyola University Chicago before dropping out to dedicate himself to the Smashing Pumpkins. Like his bandmate Billy Corgan, Iha has a brother with a disability. In 1987 Iha, then playing guitar in the Chicago band Snake Train, met Billy Corgan via a friend. Corgan had already…
Corgan performing with The Smashing Pumpkins in 2019
Corgan in 1992
Corgan performing in 1997
Corgan performing in 2019