I'm only 17 but I'll put this as best as I can. I just like Smashing Pumpkins. I discovered this band a couple years ago and I've loved their music ever since. I really can't bring myself to belive the Billy and Jimmy are really just working to scam you out of your dollar. I really haven't seen THAT much of a focus on marketing. The Pumpkins have been gone for a while though, and have slipped in recognition some as a result. So, I can see the reason for a few ads in Myspace, or whatever.

I'm sure that some probably worship the Pumpkins. That isn't healthy, obviously, if it affects your life. And I doubt that Billy or the others would encourage it. Besides, being worshipped, I imagine, would be a bit uncomfortable, because we're all imperfect. I think most people who like the Pumpkins, just like the Pumpkins.

In the end, the music is what's most important. I'd like to thank the Smashing Pumpkins for putting out some great and amazing music over the years. I hope it keeps coming. (Preferably not as much about politics, but I'm not the one who's writing the music.)

Well, I'm going to get to the point. I became a much happier person when I stopped listening to them. I don't think it is healthy for the listener to idolize another human being just for making music. I have nothing against Billy or Jimmy or them wanting to make money or push their ideas on others... but think about it. I don't want to sound condescending, either. I really don't. I want to help. Deep down, do you think Billy would put so much marketing effort into trying to get people to buy his cd's if his main goal was helping people? He's made millions but still wants more of your money -- money from people with low-paying jobs. And you get really dark, depressing, music and the chance to idolize someone with good ( not great ) musical abilities. It's not a win-win. Again, I'm not putting anyone down -- either the band or the fans, but I promise you that everyone reading this is just as talented as Billy or Jimmy. Maybe it isn't making rock music. Maybe it's helping others. Doing charity work. Creating a more positive future instead of some weird, Christian-apacolyptic music. I love Billy -- just like I love everyone. I don't belong to any religion, but I care about you all -- and the band too. It's not healthy for them to believe that they are this essential part of people's lives. Think for yourself. Don't let them do it for you. Thanks for reading -- please be kind with the replies.
One more thing -- I do think they have good intentions, but the band / fan relationship isn't healthy for either party involved. I hope the moderators won't censor this -- you know this is a valid opinion.

Kerry Brown is the one who played drums on the studio recording of James Iha's "Blew Away".

was the drummer of catherine and darcys husband, dont know if its the same guy.

man...what the heck did she do to her life?and all that for drugs....i always hope she's fine though!!!

they long since divorced...shortly before D'arcy was arrested with 4 bags of crack.

a quick one! is d'arcy still married to kerry (i really don't remember this one).if yes, would it be possible that billy and d'arcy have some kind of communication (i feel like a tabloid-lol)

*yawn*

what just happened?

did we all just travel through a pumpkin hole and wake up in a parallel universe?

Seems like you are always demanding something.

This song rocks!