
“I’m not really a pop music fan,” admits Billy Corgan, but the Smashing Pumpkins founder says that he has a lot of respect for the artistry and talent of 2024’s breakout star, Chappell Roan.
Speaking to Blunt magazine, Corgan - who, it turns out, may or may not be comedian Bill Burr’s half brother - acknowledged how difficult it is for a young artist to carve out a career these days, before singling out Roan - AKA Kayleigh Rose Amstutz - for particular praise.