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The Smashing Pumpkins Story: From Chicago Roots to Alt-Rock Dominance (1988–1994) [Episode 369]
What does it take to go from Chicago club gigs to becoming one of the defining bands of the 1990s?
In this episode of Booked On Rock, I’m joined by author Greg Prato to dive into I Am One: The Smashing Pumpkins Story, 1988–1994—a deep look at the band’s formative years, creative breakthroughs, and the relentless drive of Billy Corgan.
We explore the making of Gish, the explosion of Siamese Dream, and how The Smashing Pumpkins carved out their place in the alt-rock boom alongside grunge giants—while doing things entirely their own way.
From internal tensions to studio perfectionism, this is…
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