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Ongoing History Daily: Super-early Smashing Pumpkins

Hardcore Smashing Pumpkins fans know that many years ago, Billy Corgan was in a band called the Marked. They picked

Although Billy Corgan seems to be able to write a million songs a year, it’s actually a lot more complicated

Back in the 90s when they were at their peak, the Smashing Pumpkins had a serious drug problem, especially with

Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins comes from a musical family. His father is a guitar player and was quite

It used to be that bootlegs and promo items were the most collectible things a music fan could look for.

In 1989, Disney decided that they wanted to get into the record industry. However, instead of buying an existing label,

What do you do for fun? I’m talking about hobbies, pastimes, and other things you do just for you, away

The next time you see a good picture of David Bowie, have a good look at his eyes. They appear

Will in-person Black Friday shopping add to our COVID-19 problems? I’d bet on it. Stay home, shop online, and enjoy

Skull cakes? Kinda cool, actually. As for music news on Thursday, October 15… Coronavirus update 1: Remember that no social

With all tours on hold because of the pandemic, both the Foo Fighters and The Smashing Pumpkins have unveiled new

The Goldilocks of Canadian Production Companies – Mark Bishop in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 037 November 25, 2021
Our latest guest on The Backstage Project podcast comes to us from the world of Canadian television. TBP was thrilled to have a chance to visit and catch up with marblemedia’s Mark Bishop. Mark is an accomplished entrepreneur, brand-builder and trusted media industry advocate. In 2001 Mark and Co-Founder Matt Hornburg founded marblemedia, one of […]
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Chasing a Dream – Kevin Porter in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 036 October 11, 2021
Many of us – at one time or another – dream of being professional athletes. Most of us realize in high school that we won’t be making it to the big leagues – unfortunately. The lucky among us flirt with the minor leagues in hopes of that big break. But what happens when that big […]
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Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
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