First Concert With Dad

Claudia Waxahachie, Texas, US

This was my first ever, and favorite, concert I have been to with my dad. Ever since, I’ve loved the Smashing Pumpkins,  acquiring their albums on vinyl and researching the history. In the process, I learned Billy Corgan struggled with mental health issues I also struggled and still struggle with. His recovery has inspired my recovery, and SP music has saved my life by providing comfort many times. Rock on, and happy birthday Billy. 🫶🏻

Happy birthday Billy 🎂🎁

Gabriela Rodriguez Baja California, México , MX

Happy birthday Billy 🎉 🎂 🎁

Album so good i got it injected

Sam alan fisher Banbridge, GB

In my first listen of the pumpkins i absolutely hated them… but eventually they just clicked and theyve been nothing but a continuous source of joy and inspiration, each member, especially Billy.

Mellon collie along with the rest of the discography got me through depressive episodes and has been a constant source of happiness in my life, increasing my love of music and devotion to life, which is why i wish Billy an amazing birthday as hes given me more joy in his life than hundreds of people put together

happy birthday billyyy

Greta Busca, IT, IT

happy birthday billyyy!! You’re my favourite freak EVER, thank you for inspiring me every day, your music really means a lot for me <3. I hope one day as a guitarist I’ll be able to make feel people how you make me feel with your music, that’s my biggest dream.

Pumpkin land

Philip Springwood New South Wales , AU

No band like the Pumpkins.

miles ahead of the rest timeless

Photobomb!!!!

Robert Gorman Pa, US

Photobombed!!! I was getting my picture with a Stormtrooper !!! At the last second this little kid jumps in my picture !!!

Pisces Iscariot

Willa Omaha, NE, US

I was 12 in my parent’s basement, and looking through my dad’s old cds. I was obsessed with Taylor Swift and had never imagined to even listening to any other artists. I found pisces iscariot and I thought it looked cool, so I took it back upstairs and listened to it. Soothe was the first track, and one of the best ones at that. I fell in love with the smashing pumpkins and my life had been saved. My parents were both surprised that i was listening to SP (given that its pretty opposite from Taylor Swift), but the best part was that me and my dad both had music taste that we could agree on. SP led me to discover other artists like Radiohead, Nirvana, Arctic monkeys, Alice In Chains, Beck, and Pearl Jam. And really they were a big influence on how music is a part of my life today. The cds I have are Gish, Lull, Siamese Dream, MCIS, Pisces Iscariot, Adore, and Machina. Thank you Pisces Iscariot!!!

My friend introduced me to Smashing Pumpkins

Theo San Jose, US

My friend called me the day of our birthday party, about 2 hours before it began in May 2024, telling me her sister had bought a Mellon Collie shirt, not knowing I hadn’t listened to them at the time. My friend told me to act surprised even though I didn’t listen, so I turned on my speakers and blasted the album until she got here. Now SP is my favorite band and I have a really cool shirt to show for it!

The aeroplane flies high

Javier "San Salvador", SV

Este boxset lo compre hace 26 años, un dia de noviembre

Al 1997

Al Kovacs Pittsburgh, PA, US

This is me in my room 1997.  You can see the Box for The Aeroplan Flies High on the shelf behind me on the left!   I have tons of photos SP related that I have to find and take pics of to upload on here!

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS “ZEROS” VIP EXPERIENCE

Juan josé Bogota, CO

Smashing Pumpkins decidió vivir en mi corazón para siempre.

🦇The World Is A Vampire tour🦇

I’m so fucking glad to be alive! 🎃

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS “ZEROS” VIP

EXPERIENCE

Carlos Lima, PE

1996

memories of my first trip to New York

Daniel Iturbide Tarragona, ES

I bought the box set “The Airplane Flies High” on my first trip to New York, but my girlfriend had gone years before and brought me Zero’s CDSingle

Angela Kansas City, MO, US

I received The Aeroplane Flies High on Christmas Day 1996 and it’s still the best gift ever!

The best day ever

Tobi Vienna, AT

Sp is probably the best thing in my life and the night, i saw them play was the most beautiful thing i have ever seen. I would do everything to see them again:)

Tio Rodolfo

Alex C. Los Angeles, US

I was 14 on summer vacation in Las Vegas & I was worried I wouldn’t have anyone to take me to purchase the box set on release day. My cousin said his dad would. So he did. It was the first time my Salvadoran 50+year old uncle stepped foot inside a mall. I remember he wanted to stop and admire the “architecture” and all I wanted was to hurry up and buy this thing I wanted so bad at like Sam Goody. I bought it. It was everything I hoped it would be and he couldn’t understand the big deal I made about this tiny zebra print looking box. Little did I know that that experience with him would be some of my most treasured. RIP Tio Rodolfo! Wish HE had more time. ✈️

Aeroplanes flies high Christmas 2022

Bryce garcua Alabama, US

Getting the aeroplane flies high boxset in 2022 I was so hyped 

OST Life

Paolo Ravenna, IT, IT

Solo loro hanno saputo incanalare le emozioni di un’adolescenza!

First show after 29 years of fandom!

Steph Paradise, CA

After almost 30 years of being a fan, I FINALLY got to see the band! I flew from St. John’s, Newfoundland to see them. It was the MOST amazing experience. I can’t express in words what this band has meant to me over the years 

That day was the greatest day we’ve ever known

Alejandra Molano Bogota, CO

I arrived at 6:50am to get in line for The Smashing Pumpkins concert in Bogotá. It started raining approximately at 12:30 and it didn’t stop until probably 10pm. While we were getting dripping wet, I met these two amazing guys, we started talking about life and we couldn’t believe we were about to experience one of the best days of our lives. We ended up in first row and we went through one of the most beautiful moments ever. Thank you Juan and Pablo for living this amazing day next to me. Thank you Smashing Pumpkins for making this possible 🖤. 

road trip!

tess Manchester UK, GB

me and my dad driving through the British countryside to Scotland in the middle of summer, only CDs we had in the new land rover were smashing pumpkins! They were the only things we needed to keep us entertained for days. thanks, love u!

The beginning

charley Jacksonville FL, US

i remember the first time i ever heard the smashing pumpkins. the song was cupid de locke and i knew that i instantly fell in love with the music. learning and hearing about all of the memories and fun facts and influenced me to pursue my music career. i will forever be so greatful for this band. 

Vittorio IT

Listening to old Smashing Pumpkins songs takes me back to a thousand memories

Dream of a 12 y.o girl

Monica Montes de Oca San Jose, CR, CR

Smashing pumpkins saved me from suicide when I was 12 y.o and 14 years later, at my 26, still reminds me how good is to be alive and how lucky I am to continue breathing. Is a dream come true to see my favorite band at my country.

Pura vida!

The indescribable moment of my life

Andrés Matamoros Bogotá, CO

Dear Smashing Pumpkins,

Every chord and every word resonated deeply when I saw you live on November 14th in Bogotá, filling the space with emotions and a magic only you can create.

Your music transcends the ordinary, touching the soul and inspiring in ways that feel eternal. Thank you for creating something so human and powerful. I eagerly await the day you return to Colombia.

With infinite admiration,

Andrés P. Matamoros

First Tattoo

Greg Detroit, MI, US

Summer of ’03.  Visited a good friend in San Francisco.  Got my first tattoo.  Artwork from the original lyric book that came with Melon Collie.  Bullet with Butterfly Wings.