Smashing Pumpkins And Jimmy Chamberlin Give No Reason For Split

Smashing Pumpkins and Jimmy Chamberlin have parted ways, but a press release didn't give any reason for the split. Speculation has been running rampant, ranging from Corgan being maniacal to Chamberlin departing with the most serious of diseases. In the coming weeks Artisan News will be digging for the reasons for the break-up, but if past conversations are any test, it doesn't seem to be a personal disagreement.

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We caught up with Chamberlin, during an interview for Jazz-Rock Jimmy Chamberlin Complex prior to the Smashing Pumpkins reforming, and he said at that time that the relationship between him and Corgan goes deeper than a high powered rock band.

 Jimmy Chamberlin On Working With Billy Corgan

"I think things have changed for the better as far as him and I are concerned. I think it's important for people to realize that even though... We're best friends. Just because we're not in a high powered rock band doesn't mean we stop being music people, and we continue to write and music is our life. I think when people realize that they'll have a different kind of respect for us, and I think we can maintain our integrity that way."

Chamberlin had been contemplating a follow-up to Jimmy Chamberlin Complex's 2005 release, Life Begins Again, with writing partner Billy Mohler. Billy Corgan will remain on as the only original member of Smashing Pumpkins.

Comments

[mikeh07]

Jimmy did in fact give a reason in his new blog: http://jimmychamberlincomplex.com/blog/?p=36
From the multiple Zeitgeist debacle to Morgan Freeman and Visa, how much can one drummer take?

[PumpkinPieces]

This is a little late.

And ditto to mikeh07.

[aocrkid]

im glad even jimmy sees that the band sucks now...

[TaV0]

I think Billy Corgan should call it quits, the Smashing Pumpkins are dead.

[flame_mc]

TaV0 wrote:

I think Billy Corgan should call it quits, the Smashing Pumpkins are dead.

or at least change the name of the band, SP is already at it's limits

[David_Bowie=GOD]

flame_mc wrote:

TaV0 wrote:

I think Billy Corgan should call it quits, the Smashing Pumpkins are dead.

or at least change the name of the band, SP is already at it's limits

I agree, but like someone said in the smashing pumpkins thread, the sad truth is that without the Smashing Pumpkins Billy cant really get his music out to more than 4 people.

[zalitz]

Honestly, Jimmy was my favorite part of the Pumpkins and will always be one of my favorite drummers. I don't know if I'll catch the Pumpkins live again without him. I'll wait for their next album to see, that is if I don't have to buy the damn thing through Guitar Hero.

[Swank]

Billy Corgan 4EVER!

[Hash4you]

Swank wrote:

Billy Corgan 4EVER!

how can u say that in this article? lol.
What ever tiny shred that was left of smashing pumpkins
is now gone, for good.