Although his chops are often under-appreciated by music fans (something he’s all too aware of) Billy Corgan is a highly robust electric guitar player. As such, he knows a thing or two about technique – and, as evidenced by Smashing Pumpkins, what it takes to develop a truly unique sound.
In the latest issue of Guitar World, Corgan takes a deep dive into his wholly individual Smashing Pumpkins style, and names the aspect of guitar playing that he believes holds the greatest sway over shaping a recognizable and personal tone.
