Top 10 Band Break-Ups on TIME.com

EyesOfAJackal · 04-11-2010, 09:34 PM

Pumpkins are #7: The Smashing Pumpkins - Top 10 Band Breakups - TIME

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When the Smashing Pumpkins announced on May 23, 2000, that the band was ending its 12-year run, lead singer Billy Corgan blamed Britney Spears. Corgan, who had started the alt-rock band in Chicago with guitarist James Iha and bassist D'Arcy Wretzky, attributed the breakup to his "fighting the good fight against the Britneys of the world." The band gave a four-hour farewell performance at the venue where it debuted — the Cabaret Metro in Chicago. Iha reportedly left the December 2, 2000, show without saying goodbye.

More than three years later, Corgan said the band had split because of Iha. Describing the conflict to Spin magazine, the front man said it was a "cancerous can't-live-with-you-but-can't-live-without-you situation." Corgan also said he once begged Iha (from his knees) and asked, "Whatever it is, just forgive me." Iha denied he was the cause. The band had gone through several shakeups prior to 2000. In 1996 touring keyboardist Jonathan Melvoin and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin overdosed on heroin; Melvoin died and Chamberlin was fired. In 1999 Wretzky left the band to pursue acting, though Corgan said she was also fired because of drug use. On June 25, 2005, in a full-page ad in Chicago newspapers, Corgan declared his desire to "renew and revive" the Smashing Pumpkins. Corgan and Chamberlain reunited and released Zeitgeist in 2007. Iha and Wretzky did not participate.

Read more: The Smashing Pumpkins - Top 10 Band Breakups - TIME

EyesOfAJackal · 04-11-2010, 09:36 PM

Full list, for anyone who cares:

It's Not You, It's Me

1. The Beatles
2. The Sex Pistols
3. The Supremes
4. The Pixies
5. Oasis
6. The Dorsey Brothers
7. The Smashing Pumpkins
8. Blondie
9. Talking Heads
10. N.W.A

Read more: Full List - Top 10 Band Breakups - TIME

soniclovenoize · 04-11-2010, 09:39 PM

Oasis broke up?

Rider · 04-11-2010, 10:16 PM

Wow even time magazine is jumping on the list of useless shit band wagon.

Catherine Wheel · 04-11-2010, 10:40 PM

I'm kind of surprised The Verve aren't on there. Richard Ashcroft is just as melodramatic as Corgan.

Shallowed · 04-11-2010, 10:46 PM

'Corgan also said he once begged Iha (from his knees) and asked, "Whatever it is, just forgive me."'

Wow, really? I've not heard of this.

Catherine Wheel · 04-11-2010, 11:22 PM

That makes for such a funny mental image.

Pizza Club · 04-11-2010, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Catherine Wheel

I'm kind of surprised The Verve aren't on there. Richard Ashcroft is just as melodramatic as Corgan.

If Time weren't American, SP wouldn't even be on the list.

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Originally Posted by Pasta of Muppet

'Corgan also said he once begged Iha (from his knees) and asked, "Whatever it is, just forgive me."'

Wow, really? I've not heard of this.

His blogs on the "blue site".

Astur · 04-12-2010, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Pasta of Muppet

'Corgan also said he once begged Iha (from his knees) and asked, "Whatever it is, just forgive me."'

Wow, really? I've not heard of this.

Just imagine for a second how much insanity have Iha and Chamberlin witnessed. No wonder one is half-asleep/absent most of time and the other one doesn't give a fuck anymore.

soniclovenoize · 04-12-2010, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Astur

Just imagine for a second how much insanity have Iha and Chamberlin witnessed. No wonder one is half-asleep/absent most of time and the other one doesn't give a fuck anymore.

Don't forget the crackhead.

Starla · 04-12-2010, 08:24 AM

wtf oasis

Sonic Johnny · 04-12-2010, 08:44 AM

Why isn't Elliot Smith on that list? He had a pretty intense break-up

CrabbMan · 04-12-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Catherine Wheel

I'm kind of surprised The Verve aren't on there. Richard Ashcroft is just as melodramatic as Corgan.

Weren't they kind of a one-hit-wonder?

hnibos · 04-12-2010, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Astur

Just imagine for a second how much insanity have Iha and Chamberlin witnessed. No wonder one is half-asleep/absent most of time and the other one doesn't give a fuck anymore.

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Originally Posted by soniclovenoize

Don't forget the crackhead.

dean_r_koontz · 04-12-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by CrabbMan

Weren't they kind of a one-hit-wonder?

applepwnz · 04-12-2010, 11:21 AM

who the hell are the Dorsey Bros?

Rider · 04-12-2010, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by applepwnz

who the hell are the Dorsey Bros?

Let me google that for you

wounded · 04-12-2010, 11:51 AM

the oasis breakup was pretty good

Revol · 04-12-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dean_r_koontz

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Originally Posted by CrabbMan

Weren't they kind of a one-hit-wonder?

Verve were fucking amazing. Assuming you're a fan of layered, psychadelic rock, you should educate yourself of their pre-Bittersweet Symphony material, pronto.

Example :

Rider · 04-12-2010, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Revol

Verve were fucking amazing. Assuming you're a fan of layered, psychadelic rock, you should educate yourself of their pre-Bittersweet Symphony material, pronto.

Example :

They were still a one hit wonder in the US.

lambert · 04-12-2010, 03:42 PM

Talking Heads should be higher than nine.

Revol · 04-12-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

They were still a one hit wonder in the US.

In the context of the thread, I guess that's accurate. I'm very passionate about their music though and it dissapoints me that their best music is widely unheard. Even my dad who's an old hippy reckons they're the best band since the 70s.

dean_r_koontz · 04-12-2010, 04:38 PM

a one hit-wonder is a shitty band with one big hit. this is a good band.

dean_r_koontz · 04-12-2010, 04:40 PM

they're not the best band since the 70's though tbro get the fucc out of here.

slunken · 04-12-2010, 05:01 PM

http://www.myfavouritejew.com/client...-dice-clay.jpg

Rider · 04-12-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dean_r_koontz

a one hit-wonder is a shitty band with one big hit. this is a good band.

Not the description is in the name One Hit Wonder. Nothing about quality just how many hits they had.

dean_r_koontz · 04-12-2010, 05:24 PM

i'd say something about quality is implied.

Catherine Wheel · 04-12-2010, 06:17 PM

Wasn't Lucky Man also a hit in the states for The Verve?

Ihaguitar · 04-13-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Catherine Wheel

I'm kind of surprised The Verve aren't on there. Richard Ashcroft is just as melodramatic as Corgan.

Doesnt get quite as much attention. Also they arent as good a band imo, saw them live once, very heavy jam workouts breaking into the occasional well known song.

soniclovenoize · 04-13-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dean_r_koontz

i'd say something about quality is implied.

You assume that only quality music becomes a hit.

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soniclovenoize Minion of Satan Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,595	Oasis broke up?

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Rider Minion of Satan Location: I was born a snake handler, and I'll die a snake handler Posts: 9,517	Wow even time magazine is jumping on the list of useless shit band wagon.

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Catherine Wheel Banned Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 6,310	I'm kind of surprised The Verve aren't on there. Richard Ashcroft is just as melodramatic as Corgan.

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Shallowed Braindead Posts: 18,608	'Corgan also said he once begged Iha (from his knees) and asked, "Whatever it is, just forgive me."' Wow, really? I've not heard of this.

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Catherine Wheel Banned Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 6,310	That makes for such a funny mental image.

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dean_r_koontz Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 12,652	they're not the best band since the 70's though tbro get the fucc out of here.

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