Name: William Patrick Corgan Jr.
What he does in SP: Vocals and lead guitar
Also: writes, composes, arranges, produces, and mixes.
Born: March 17, 1967 in Elk Grove, Illinois (Chicago)
Parents: Bill Sr. and Martha Corgan his father being a blues musician and his mother a flight attendant.
Attended: Glenbard North High School
Guitars used: Gibson ES 335 (for "Bullet"), Gibson Hummingbird, Rigole TTO, Fender Stratocaster.
Other instruments: Rhythm Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano, Mellotron
Other projects: in 1985, he formed a band called Hexen, in 1986 he was in the Marked, Starchildren, recently produced albums for the Frogs, and was co-writer on 4 songs on Hole's 1998 album "Celebrity Skin", including the title track. He was an advisor of sorts for the 1998 Marylin Manson album, "Mechanical Animals", and has appeared on several soundtracks as a solo artist, including the "Ransom" soundtrack, and the "Stigmata" soundtrack.
Hairstyle: Shaved head
Quirks: Intelligence, sarcasm, perfectionism, tall, long fingers.
Previous Careers: Poet, Philosopher, Box Maker, Brick Layer, Working in Record Store, Pizza Baking and delivery boy. Musical influences: Black Sabbath, Bauhaus, Pink Floyd
Biggest Influences on Career: Pain, violence, love.
Favorite musicians: John Lennon, Judas Priest, David Bowie, Blondie, the Cure, and My Bloody Valentine as musical inspirations. He also takes an interest in the music of Radiohead, Spiritualized, the Frogs, and Garbage.
Favorite albums: Beatles "Rubber Soul", Black Sabbath "Master of Reality"
Favorite singles: The Sweet "Action", Gene Clark "So You Say You've Lost Your Baby", Santo & Johnny "Sleepwalk"
Favorite songwriters: David Bowie, Marc Bolan, Phil Lynott
Favorite films/TV shows: Citizen Kane, 8 1/2. "I don't watch television"
Marital status: Was Married to Chris Fabian - Now Divorced, currently dating photographer, Yelena Yemchuk
D'arcy Wretsky-Brown
What she does in SP: bass guitar
Also: Background vocals, lead vocals, co-owns Scratchie Records (with James Iha)
Born: May 1, 1968, Michigan
Guitar used: Fender P Bass
Other instruments: oboe, violin, double bass
Other projects: Starchildren, Catherine (See
Discography Related Artists for more info)
Hairstyle: Short, platinum-blonde
Quirks: Intelligence, sarcasm, aggressiveness, red lipstick, doesn't use last name
Musical Career: Classical violin and oboe player
Musical tastes: Alternapop,
Rock Musical influences: "people i hate"
Favorite musicians: Beatles, Pussy Galore, Nirvana, Stooges, Queen, Rolling Stones, Chainsaw Kittens, Red Red Meat
Favorite albums: Beatles "White Album", Jesus and Mary Chain "Psycho Candy", Nirvana "Bleach"
Favorite single: Flaming Lips "Everyone Wants To Live Forever"
Favorite songewriters: Billy Corgan, Syd Barrett, Lennon/McCartney, Kurt Cobain
Favorite films/TV shows: Star Trek, any bad b-movies up to the 70s.
Marital status: Married to Kerry Brown (drummer for Catherine)
James Yoshinobu Iha
What he does in SP: rhythym guitar
Also: vocals, songwriting, (co-owns Scratchie Records with D’arcy )
Born: March 26, 1968, Chicago, IL
Attended: Elk Grove Village High School, Chicago, IL
Guitar used: Gibson, Marshall
Other instruments: trombone
Other projects: James is a co-owner of Scratchie Records, Released own album "Let It Come Down" in 1995, Starchildren, Catherine, The Feds, Astro and the Go Go Girls, Snake Train,
Other interests: Graphic design, runway modeling (most recently at an Anna Sui show)
Hairstyle: over the years, from shoulder-length black with blonde streaks to short blonde hair.
Quirks: Intelligence, sarcasm, makeup & fingernail polish, dog named Bugg Superstar
Musical tastes: Alternapop, Rock
Musical influences: Syd Barrett, Big Star, Rolling Stones, Gram Parsons, Neil Young, Morricone, and The Cure
Favorite musicians: Beatles, Pussy Galore, Nirvana, Stooges, Queen, Rolling Stones, Chainsaw Kittens, Red Red Meat
Favorite albums: The Beatles "White Album", Pussy Galore "Sugar Spit Sharp", My Bloody Valentine "Isn't Anything"
Favorite singles: Courtney Love "Highlights", Rolling Stones "Tumbling Dice", The Byrds "Chestnut Mare", Sonic Youth "Starpower"
Favorite songwriters: Kevin Shields/Belinda Butcher, Gram Parsons, Neil Young, Kurt Cobain, Lennon/McCartney
Jimmy Chamberlin
What he does in SP: drums
Born: June 10, 1964, Chicago, IL
Attended: Joliet Catholic High School
Family: His brother was a jazz drummer, as was his father.
Equipment used: Yamaha drums, Sabian, Vic Firth sticks
Other instruments: none
Musical Career: JP and the Cats, Eddie Karosa's Polka Party, Smashing Pumpkins, New Band, Last Hard Men
Hairstyle: Short, black, recently bleached
Quirks: Subtle. Perceptive. Very articulate in interviews.
Musical tastes: Big Band, Jazz, Rock, Alternative
Musical influences: Big band jazz
Favorite musicians: Pantera, Helmet, Squeeze, Crowded House, Pixies, Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favorite albums: Benny Goodman "Sextet", Buddy Rich "Big Band Machine", Jazz Crusaders "Tough Talk", Beastie Boys "Check Your Head"
Favorite songwriters: Difford & Tilbrook, Tim Finn
Favorite Films/TV Shows: Sanford and Son, Good Times, The Honeymooners