The Smashing Pumpkins was started in the late 80’s in Chicago by such musicians as vocalist Billy Corgan, guitarist James Iha, bassist D'Arcy Wretzky, and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin. They recorded their first single entitled "I Am One" on the Limited Potential label. The record became very popular and was followed by "Tristessa."
In the early 90’s The Smashing Pumpkins signed the music contract with Virgin Records, which released the band’s debut full-length album, Gish, in 1991. The band released its second LP entitled Siamese Dream in 1993. The "Cherub Rock" track sent the album to the top of charts. The full-length called Pisces Iscariot appeared in 1994.
Flood and Alan Moulder produced the next The Smashing Pumpkins’ record, the double-CD Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. It was the most popular and commercially successful album of the group, the record went platinum. The tracks like "Zero," "Bullet With Butterfly Wings," and "Tonight, Tonight" flew up to the top of American charts.
