The Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin turns 61 today

Renowned as the powerhouse drummer for the iconic rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, Chamberlin’s technical skill and dynamic playing have made him one of the most respected drummers in the music industry

The original Smashing Pumpkins bassist D’arcy Wretzky turns 57

With her distinctive bass lines and onstage presence, she played a crucial role in shaping the band’s sound, contributing to their breakthrough success

The Smashing Pumpkins co-founder and lead guitarist James Iha celebrates 57

The Smashing Pumpkins achieved significant success with albums like “Gish,” “Siamese Dream” and “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.” Iha’s songwriting credits include band’s classic tracks such as “Mayonaise” and “Take Me Down”

The Canadian artist Melissa Auf Der Maur celebrates 53

Musician, photographer and actress, Melissa Au Der Maur joined Hole as a bassist in 1994 and after departing from Hole in 1999, she briefly joined The Smashing Pumpkins replacing their bassist D’Arcy

The Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan turns 58 today

Billy Corgan wrote some of the most significant Alternative Rock anthems of the 1990’s with The Smashing Pumpkins, but the size of his talent as often been compared to the size of his ego. Corgan was born on this day in 1967