Life
Nick Leamington Spa, GB
The first time I heard Tonight Tonight was on a video chart show at the age of 13, the video blew my mind and changed my life forever. I can pinpoint that moment as the one that got me to where I am today.
This album changed my life
Samuele Porto Valtravaglia, IT
I was in the car with my mom and I bought the cassette of the album. I didn’t know them, I was 13, but I was curious after reading a review of “The Wild Bunch.” As soon as Mellon Collie’s piano part started, I fell in love. I immediately bought the CD too, and last year the vinyl.
angelito that protects me
Eladio D Amecameca , MX
Ever since I first heard the album, something that fascinated me was the cover art. It took me years to decide which tattoo to get, but I finally settled on the angel in the hot air balloon. For me, it represents the people who have passed away from the earthly world but watch over me from afar.
The band changed everything
Sam williams Bury, GB
My very first tattoo was that of the birds in the plane and so many others of the little diagrams after that the bird reading a book the hourglass from the vinyl insert. after that Christmas 2023 my friend bought me the deluxe Melon Collie vinyl and I cried tears of joy in front of all my friends
Mellon Collie tattoo
Caz Belfast, NI, GB
Hi! I’m Caz, I’m 19, and growing up my Mum always loved SP, I still vividly remember the day she told me to listen to 1979 and from then, I’ve loved them too.
A few months ago, I got this tattoo as a reminder that time really never is time at all. Everything in life happens so quickly and this song reminds me to cherish every moment I have with her.
When the Stars Wept with Me
Myranda Stein Sun City Center, FL, US
My boyfriend and I have grown up listening to this album together since we were 12 years old (we are 23 now). Innocent days of just listening to the double feature and hanging out to road trips for new beginnings. We traveled by train when we lived in MI to see them perform at Riot Fest then years later was able to see them for our anniversary front and center. The Smashing Pumpkins will always be my all time favorite band and remind me of the growth of us, as we continue to grow listening and relating more and more in life.
We only come out at night- Art
Amanda Bath, Maine, US
I’ve always struggled with depression but had the beginning of the hardest stages in 1995- when I was 15. I was completely overwhelmed by sadness but found Mellon Collie and the infinite sadness which perfectly matched my feelings in life. Billy Corgan healed my heart with those songs and I’m forever grateful for his existence. I’m 45 now and feel exactly the same.
Here’s a recent painting I did inspired by “We only come out a night” perfect for October.
A Gift from a Friend
Cohen Macomb, IL, US
My best friend (and also girlfriend 😅) drew this for me the first day I met her!!! I’ve cherished it ever since. (The chair it’s on is from Pumpkinland)
The Album I Bought Twice
Edu Porto Alegre, BR, BR
When Mellon Collie was released, I rushed to buy an imported copy since international albums took long to arrive in Brazil. Years later, I lent it to a friend who never returned it, so I bought it again. Thirty years on, my love for the album keeps growing.
Sobriety
Kateryna Gdansk , PL
I had been addicted for a couple of years. One day I understood that it couldn’t be this way anymore, so I started the new chapter of my life.
The Smashing Pumpkins was the first band I discovered at that moment and Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness was the album which helped me through the hard time.
Thank you for your music! 🩵💛
One of the legion of Zero kids!
Jon Scorfina Saint Louis, US
The 1996 STL tour stop of the Mellon Collie tour was my 2nd concert! I tried to live as close to the “1979” video as possible. Thanks Billy for helping inspire rock n roll juvenile delinquents all over the world (especially in the mid-west) and getting legions of kids to wear Zero t-shirts!
Growing up
Ari Irving , US
I grew up listening to them with my parents. I’m 18 now, and just so happy that they introduced this kind of music into my life. I’m forever grateful. We love you guys and thought you were awesome at the green day concert 🙂 ❤️
At Glastonbury 1997 ready for the Smashing Pumpkins Mellon Collie show there that year
Alex Reynolds England, UK, GB
At Glastonbury 1997 ready for the Smashing Pumpkins Mellon Collie show there that year. Was great seeing them, the first of many now
Smashing pumpkins concert with my best friend
aaliyah Peoria, US
My BEST FRIEND EVERRR took me to the smashing pumpkins concert for my 17th birthday and it’s was so fun hearing all of my favorite songs live with my best friend.