The Smashing Pumpkins frontman explains why rock music isn’t as prevalent in mainstream culture as it used to be., per Consequence.
“If you were at MTV or around MTV in 1997 or 1998, suddenly they decided rock was ou. separately, NME reported.
The SoCal Angle
Billy Corgan, a titan of 90s alternative rock whose classic sound still resonates deeply in Los Angeles clubs and festivals, recently weighed in on rock’s fading mainstream presence. The Smashing Pumpkins frontman’s insightful commentary comes as fans eagerly await any news of a potential return to the iconic venues of the Sunset Strip.
Last updated March 05, 2026.