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Quiz about Who is Billy Corgan
Quiz about Who is Billy Corgan

Who is Billy Corgan? Trivia Quiz


He was born in Chicago and worked at a record store before rising to fame in the 1990's with The Smashing Pumpkins. To this day, he is viewed as one of the most outstanding musicians of his era. Yes, it's Billy Corgan.

A multiple-choice quiz by avsluver71. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
avsluver71
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
208,338
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
600
Last 3 plays: Guest 155 (10/10), Guest 172 (3/10), Guest 77 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. On what holiday was Billy Corgan born? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the name of Billy Corgan's first published poetry book? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. After the Smashing Pumpkins, what band did Billy Corgan form and release an album with?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 4 of 10
4. At what age did Billy Corgan start playing guitar? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of the following jobs has Corgan not had? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Billy Corgan is left handed.


Question 7 of 10
7. In what year did the Smashing Pumpkins release their debut album, "Gish"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the title of Billy Corgan's solo debut LP? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was the name of Billy Corgan's first band, formed in 1985? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Billy Corgan has produced albums for the Frogs.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. On what holiday was Billy Corgan born?

Answer: St. Patrick's Day

Billy was born on March 17, 1967 in Chicago, the son of Bill and Martha Corgan. His full name is William Patrick Corgan Jr.
2. What is the name of Billy Corgan's first published poetry book?

Answer: Blinking with Fists

"Blinking with Fists" was published in 2003 and was the first poetry book in over a century to reach the New York Times #1 Bestseller List.
3. After the Smashing Pumpkins, what band did Billy Corgan form and release an album with?

Answer: Zwan

Zwan, comprised of Corgan, former Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, guitarist Matt Sweeney, guitarist/bassist David Pajo, and bassist Paz Lanchantin; released their first (and only) album in January 2003. The album was entitled, "Mary, Star of the Sea." By September of that year, Zwan had dismantled, Corgan claiming his "heart was still in Smashing Pumpkins."
4. At what age did Billy Corgan start playing guitar?

Answer: Fifteen

Corgan started playing when he was a freshman in high school, and music quickly became his life. Although he was a bright honors student, he despised school and the atmosphere. Every day, he'd come home from school and just practice guitar for hours.
5. Which of the following jobs has Corgan not had?

Answer: Janitor

Billy worked as a dishwasher at a Chinese restaurant until he quit to protect his fingers for guitar playing. He later worked at an old record store and also delivering pizzas.
6. Billy Corgan is left handed.

Answer: True

Although Billy plays guitar as though he were right handed, he is technically left handed since he writes with his left hand. When he started playing guitar, he didn't really think it made a whole lot of sense to be doing tough fretwork with his weaker hand, so he chose to buy a right-handed guitar.
7. In what year did the Smashing Pumpkins release their debut album, "Gish"?

Answer: 1991

The release of "Gish" caused multiple critics to hail The Smashing Pumpkins as the best band out of Chicago since Ministry.
8. What is the title of Billy Corgan's solo debut LP?

Answer: The Future Embrace

The release date of "The Future Embrace" is June 21, 2005.
9. What was the name of Billy Corgan's first band, formed in 1985?

Answer: Hexen

Hexen was short lived, although one video tape exists of them playing. The Marked was formed after Hexen broke up. The name came because of the birthmarks of Corgan and the drummer for The Marked. Corgan was born with a large birth mark on his left hand.
10. Billy Corgan has produced albums for the Frogs.

Answer: True

The music of the Frogs is a blend of shock-rock and folk.
Source: Author avsluver71

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