Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins Joins Laney - Plays Laney LA100SM Head & LA412 Cabinet

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Watch Billy Corgan talk joining the Laney Artist family his love of Laney Amplifiers, the Laney LA100SM and Black Sabbath.
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Billy Corgan approached us after having purchased a Laney LA100SM Head together with a Laney LA412 Cabinet and reached out to us for more of as he calls it, “that God like power”. He loves the Laney LA412 so much that all 4 of his various amps sounds all come out through that Cab.
In this exclusive interview shot backstage before their show at the Toyota Center in Houston, Billy covers the topics of his beginnings as a musician, his love of Tony Iommi & Black Sabbath, we get to meet some fans & go along to the triumphant return for The Smashing Pumpkins to The Metro in their hometown of Chicago and see some footage from their October 2022 dates in both Dallas & Houston, Texas.
More on his equipment: Billy is now touring with two Laney LA100SM Laney Supermod heads. Based on the LA100BL made famous by Tony Iommi having used them on the first 3 Black Sabbath albums, the LA100SM “Supermod” features the addition of a Master Volume which was not on the original LA100BL. The LA100SM was a limited release product which Billy had purchased for himself on the used market and luckily for all of us, we just happened to have the pair archived which have now become a main stayer in his incredible touring rig. In addition Billy also has two of Laney LA412 cabinets which he has fallen in love so much so that he has pushed aside the same cabinets he had been using since the early 90’s.
All of us at Laney Amplification could are proud to welcome Billy Corgan to our Artist Roster.
0:00 Opening
0:18 Billy Corgan's Musical Origins Story
3:01 The Birth Of A Style
6:16 Hometown Return
9:59 The 8 Year Old Who Found Black Sabbath
12:56 Tone Is Where The Heart Is
14:55 The Challenge Of Time
17:46 Going Old School In A Modern World
21:34 Mother F*cker You Stole My Sound
23:28 An Ode To Laney
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@drSwan77 7 ай бұрын

Classic Billy Corgan. Claims ignorance and then explains all technical details. Gotta love the guy

@doublestrokeroll Жыл бұрын

Kudos to Laney for not getting him to downplay the other gear. It's refreshing to see a company that's not threatened by the fact these guys use multiple brands.

@angusorvid8840 Жыл бұрын

I know. That's exactly what I was thinking. And Laney makes great amps that stand out on their own. Their amps are better than ever IMHO. I've been a fan of these amps since I started playing in the mid 80s.

@Its6string Жыл бұрын

Exactly, you stated that beautifully!! Bcuz, as we’ve all found out thru the years, inspiration comes in many forms-with many, many brand names attached to it!!!

@MrGarydry Жыл бұрын

@@angusorvid8840 same here i have 6

@shaunkellison1761 Жыл бұрын

"everything else sucks!" - EVH being real.

@shaunkellison1761 Жыл бұрын

@@Its6string not everybody needs a new amplifier to write a new song, Doug.

@void0094 Жыл бұрын

Many people don't know this but Billy can shred like crazy on guitar. Very good player, always wanted to play like him.

@mountainpeakcloud8442 Жыл бұрын

I think everyone who just watched this documentary/advertisement know now, since there's a clip of him shredding.

@gui-texzan7477 Жыл бұрын

There was never any question over his skills. One listen of I Am One or Geek USA should be enough to know.

@bobabooey4537 Жыл бұрын

What do you mean, many people dont know? LOL How the hell would you know?

@Soldano999 Жыл бұрын

They litterally show it in the video, but as far as i'm concerned everybody knows he's a great guitar player.

@luxuriousfir Жыл бұрын

Absolute shredder.

@trucuriousity Жыл бұрын

Billy I am overjoyed to see you so happy and brimming with enthusiasm. Your band is thriving, you're tying the knot, you have beautiful children and a tea shop. You look in good health. You're glowing!! That's called arriving. Maybe you once thought you had already peaked. You were wrong, my friend. All that was external. Now you've arrived on the inside. That's the gold. 🥰

@minutesandmiles Жыл бұрын

Great comment. The positivity on his outlook towards life has been so visible in recent years and it's amazing to see one of the 90's guys make it through to the other side after sadly losing too many greats.

@timfoyleband250 Жыл бұрын

Wisdom Jenelle. Wow. This comment gave me inspiration to look beyond. Thank you.

@JOEMAMMADRINK40Z Жыл бұрын

jew?

@drewlittell Жыл бұрын

Lovely comment

@ilikepingpong Жыл бұрын

His attitude really is so fresh in recent years.

@AfrooChe Жыл бұрын

This guy is an actual musical prodigy, what a legend.

@JOEMAMMADRINK40Z Жыл бұрын

look up prodigy.

@vomzy Жыл бұрын

@@JOEMAMMADRINK40Z why you such a hater, you horny ass bitch

@tonysimmons5729 Жыл бұрын

Hearing Corgan talk about discovering Sabbath at age 8 and characterizing the sound as “mystical” makes me a much bigger fan of the Pumpkins. 🖖

@rabes1981 Жыл бұрын

watch the interview with Lars Ulrich on his podcast, he talks more about it. Its one of the best interviews he has ever done.

@BlueHopi144 Жыл бұрын

their first album was full of those 70's influences for me ...thats why i loved them from the get go ....

@BlueHopi144 Жыл бұрын

@@rabes1981 Lars is way more skilled at those interviews than as a drummer ...love the way he conducts them

@rabes1981 Жыл бұрын

@@BlueHopi144 You might be right, Lars is actually a fantastic interviewer, he really gets into the discussion and laughs with his guests. Looks like he really enjoys himself.

@BlueHopi144 Жыл бұрын

@@rabes1981 he probably found another gift/talent he never knew he had in him . I will search for his Billy interview .

@andrewmilhoan3568 Жыл бұрын

From the first time I heard Gish…I was sold. The SP sound just hooked me in a way not many other bands have. Billy is a treasure, great interview.

@OfTheUSSEnterprise Жыл бұрын

Billy is such an underrated guitarist, not to mention his producing skills, which really help faithfully translate the tones, attack, and subtleties to recordings.

@markw110 Жыл бұрын

He's the best guitarist of his generation hands down...people don't realize he basically played everything on the best Pumpkins albums.

@markw110 Жыл бұрын

@@mablesfatalfable6021 . From "the 90s"...I don't think he's overrated at all..

@kingsecho3351 Жыл бұрын

He is not underrated at all. What makes you make a statement like that? He is in one of the biggest bands of the 90’s.

@46positivity Жыл бұрын

@@kingsecho3351 he's not included in Rolling Stones list of 100 greatest guitarists. That seems wrong, no?

@kingsecho3351 Жыл бұрын

@@46positivity well yea he should be on that list. I never music trust critics. I trust my ear.

@kit2356 Жыл бұрын

I could listen to him all day. The guy’s so passionate about music!

@JOEMAMMADRINK40Z Жыл бұрын

Get a job or a Life. Or some Q-tips.

@Frankincensedjb123 Жыл бұрын

Get a life

@unclejj13er75 Жыл бұрын

I love how Billy is so open and attributive to so many influences. From the Cure to shoegaze. From Iommi to Hendrix and Brian May. Randy Rhodes. I remember an interview he did in the 90's about EVH. Van Halen was sorta passe' at the time as grunge had rolled in. 80's metal and all that was out, definitely not cool anymore. And he said something like- Eddie might be old, but he can still kick your ass. Haha. Corgan is also just as down to earth and everyday human as Eddie was too, none of that rock star machismo. I too was taken to another world of doom and mystique the first time i heard War Pigs at the age of 7. Nothing quite ever sounds the same after that!! Rock on Billy, you belong with the legends and the great ones!!

@shaunkellison1761 Жыл бұрын

Yea... Billy spent the 90's sleeping with peoples wives and desperately trying to reach the success of Tonight , Tonight

@pumpkinlover33 Жыл бұрын

@unclejj I agree!!

@TheRealCaptainFreedom Жыл бұрын

Billy Pumpkin is a fair dinkum bloke, mate.

@dabeln1 Жыл бұрын

@@shaunkellison1761 Source?

@scottmasson3039 Жыл бұрын

@@shaunkellison1761 dumb comment. Dude is responsible for creating multiple records that critics and millions of people consider “classics”. You have done nothing that has contributed to culture, and have never written a single song on the level of “tonight tonight”, let alone the boatloads of incredible songs he’s written.

@jorgearanda8129 Жыл бұрын

How lovely is to hear Billy talking about Sabbath just like a little kid...

@MoreMeRecording Жыл бұрын

Good piece. Anyone that is a fan of Billy really need to see the Beato interview with him if you haven't already.

@LaneyAmplification Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the Beato interview too. Glad you enjoyed ours as well.

@keolahutchinson7687 Жыл бұрын

Laney Amplification rules! Billy Corgan rules! Perfection.

@bohemoth7683 Жыл бұрын

He seems so animated, happy and content in this interview. Good to see.

@eddiejr540 Жыл бұрын

My wife dragged me to a Pumpkins concert a couple of years ago…I didn’t wanna go…so glad I did…one of the best 2hr shows I ever saw…rock on😎

@darthmal1 Жыл бұрын

In a world of digital amp and modelers and a lot of guitarist slimming down on tour gear, Billy literally is doing the opposite and it makes me so happy.

@LaneyAmplification Жыл бұрын

Makes us happy too 😉🤘

@TheHammersmashdave Жыл бұрын

this was so much more than a "this artist uses this gear" video. several extra miles to make this special. nice work Laney.

@DoucheCake76 Жыл бұрын

If you haven't heard Billy on Tony Iommi's solo album you are in for a treat. It's a masterpiece!! Black Oblivion is the song. They complement each other so well. I hope they work together again someday!

@captainflamson Жыл бұрын

Another very cool guest performance by Billy is on "The Cross" from Scorpions excellent Humanity: Hour One album!

@kristopherryanwatson Жыл бұрын

I love that song. somehow the 2 just go so well together...Billy has always been a massive fan of Tony so it only makes sense that that collaboration would happen.

@trucuriousity Жыл бұрын

Thank you for mentioning these...I didn't know about them!!

@JOEMAMMADRINK40Z Жыл бұрын

TOMMY..........its TOMMY you jagoff ass kisser.,

@Andy_Paris Жыл бұрын

I just listened to that song for the very first time thanks to your comment. That has to be the BEST vocal layering I've heard from Billy Corgan! It harmonized so well with the guitars. I've been listening to him since the late '90s, including The Future Embrace album, and that song with Tony was fantastic!🤘🏾

@jonburgermanvideos Жыл бұрын

As someone from the Midlands, this interview filled me with pride and respect, and it's great to see BC looking and sounding so well too. Music is life!

@gtrriffs Жыл бұрын

🤟

@JOEMAMMADRINK40Z Жыл бұрын

jew

@NDemanuele1 Жыл бұрын

Listening to Billy describe the process, you realize how scientific it is! For example all the different amps and their sounds - finding the right sound, etc. I'm sure he devotes a lot of time to experimentation but by now obviously has a very polished ear. Also, I notice that Billy is very technical whenever he talks about music in an interview. This is why his music is sooo fricken good!!

@sweetpain67 Жыл бұрын

One of the best ever!

@RRReyes999 Жыл бұрын

Now this is meaningful content. Well done Laney, I was engaged the entire time. I hate rankings because they are subjective but Billy’s name should always be mentioned when discussing the most important and influential guitar players of all time.

@robbiepeterh Жыл бұрын

So much passion. He still has exactly the same awe and wonder for music as he had as a child and that’s why he has been so successful and brilliant. Thanks for all the musical experiences xxx

@JOEMAMMADRINK40Z Жыл бұрын

kiss smoreass there bucko.

@JOEMAMMADRINK40Z Жыл бұрын

@@robbiepeterh yay, go tRump, yay alex jones, yay jeWsus. grow up.

@fulltimecasualnz Жыл бұрын

So happy that Billy and the pumpkins are in the zone again! A really great interview!

@JOEMAMMADRINK40Z Жыл бұрын

wheres the drummer?

@JOEMAMMADRINK40Z Жыл бұрын

oh right- HE DEAD!

@allennewberry2904 Жыл бұрын

Holy fuck, that was fascinating. I’ve always loved billy but hearing him talk about Iommi, my hero, gave me such respect for him. I’ve always thought Billy’s tone was godly

@sweetpain67 Жыл бұрын

Whoa...that was one of the best Corgan interviews/discussions ever. Maybe one of the most touching, personal, powerful and articulate rock discussions ever!

@pauloquist6150 Жыл бұрын

I saw SP third show with a drummer. I remember seeing them hang out as a band pre-fame, pre-albums at several Chicago venues. I remember because you could not overlook Billys height and D'arcy's shock of platinum hair.

@trucuriousity Жыл бұрын

Billy said that some big-time producer once told him, "anatomy is destiny, and kid, you've got anatomy." I still remember seeing him perform for the first time and being shocked when he walked onstage and was basically a giant. He looked so boyish in all the photos I'd seen. He put one massive black boot up on the monitor and started to play and I was in love forever. I think the look of the band was a huge part of their success tbh.

@Chevy-hw6lw Жыл бұрын

And Darcy not only being a female bassist but one hot bassist made them even more cool at that time

@cdreyes81 Жыл бұрын

Another great interview

@TheFullNelsons Жыл бұрын

That was fun..a good watch..thanks

@cuteasxtreme Жыл бұрын

Great editing. Kudos to you.

@y-callos3970 Жыл бұрын

that was great, thank you.

@iiiphase4606 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic interview. Loved it.

@MarvelJAM Жыл бұрын

Great interview. Thank you

@abuccarelli Жыл бұрын

Jeez i luv this interview!

@barnshart9662 Жыл бұрын

I really respect that Billy can talk so passionately about his Laney while also being upfront about having love for his other amps like Orange. Very rare to see an artist not being a total shill in a video like this, this was fantastic.

@jde9095 Жыл бұрын

Truly enjoyed this, Billy sharing his thoughts and love for Laney is inspiring

@tonysdiygarage5739 Жыл бұрын

New sound is so fucking awesome Billy! Gives me chills!

@edes01 Жыл бұрын

Great video, love the way he breaks down his tone.

Жыл бұрын

this video is a gem!!!

@deaddogsummer3789 Жыл бұрын

Great news!

@markspear1891 Жыл бұрын

Wow, this interview kicks ass. 😃

@DragDealer Жыл бұрын

This is so damn special and important in today’s scene 🤘🏻

@asktehdust Жыл бұрын

Now that's a cool video! Excellent job. Billy shines

@ChillingStreams Жыл бұрын

Thank you Billy amazing and inspiring interview!!!

@ronnieredneck9162 Жыл бұрын

That was a great interview. What we go through to sound good. Billy clearly pays attention.

@Chris_Bibby Жыл бұрын

Great signing fellas!

@smogity 3 ай бұрын

Great interview loved it!

@icemike874 Жыл бұрын

Great interview and an indepth look into his early life ✌❤

@keego_keego Жыл бұрын

Love this!!!

@Bilsuburbians Жыл бұрын

Yesss ! Now billy has the sound that he always wanted

@brianstephenson7286 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! I love how real Billy is in this video and you can really feel how authentically passionate he is about Laney. I really hope you will release a signature amp for him! I would buy one immediately!

@BradyA1124 Жыл бұрын

Billy is so tight & their new songs are great

@shanedingz Жыл бұрын

Awesome interview. I love hearing the artists that have inspired me talk about their gear. WPC certainly is a guitarist, first and foremost.

@Boabywankenobi Жыл бұрын

Love listening to Billy talk shop.

@dayfornight88 Жыл бұрын

this is one of the best interviews he did

@ferramirez4570 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful and well made doc if you told me I would have to pay at the movies to watch it I'll be more than happy to do it! Seriously great job Laney!.

@zeenies222 Жыл бұрын

I loved this. Hearing WPC's insight is inspiring ❤

@retinoises 10 ай бұрын

What a great interview! Loved it! WPC and Laney. 2 legends! Congratulations!

@donnyhud Жыл бұрын

man, i love billy! such a humble guy! and intresting! incredible musican!

@michaelgreer4790 Жыл бұрын

Sat here with a beer and my feet up on my Laney amp and loving what Billy is saying.

@atlanta2076 Жыл бұрын

GAWD! I friggin' LOVE this guy!

@robduckworth4732 3 ай бұрын

What a well put together piece. Congrats to the person who did the interview. I like Billy Corgan even more now. So cool and down to earth.

@Bits_N_Pixels Жыл бұрын

Great video..... Billy Corgan tells it as it is, with a lot of heart.

@craigshewchuk9018 Жыл бұрын

I was going to buy a Laney but the guy sold it before I got in touch with him, and ended up getting a Plexi but definitely love smashing pumpkins and cool to see this interview and him using those Laney amps

@ricardoneves5094 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait until his next gear endorsement as yet the most inspiring thing ever!

@audioidkid Жыл бұрын

Been lucky to see the Pumpkins at the Metro three times, including the September 2022 show.

@KesslerMickschGeorgeII Жыл бұрын

That’s one of the coolest promo videos I’ve ever seen. I feel like I’ve actually been given an honest and enthusiastic opinion. 👍

@Exodus26.13Pi Жыл бұрын

His life story is very inspiring.

@jakeblackwell1983 Жыл бұрын

Great interview, Billy has a wealth of Knowledge amd a great tone

@wolfgangamadeuskeen Жыл бұрын

This is just great.

@ramonlima8100 Жыл бұрын

Billy is simply the BEST!!!!!!!!!!! You are awesome, Billy!!

@thrumyeyesphoto Жыл бұрын

I paid $1500 for a ticket to the 'Final Metro' show in 2000. As a 19 year old kid that was more or less my life savings. Drove all the way from CT to Chicago for the show. Pretty amazing memories!

@machinesofgod Жыл бұрын

As a big fan myself, that is pretty epic!

@thrumyeyesphoto Жыл бұрын

@@machinesofgod The Pumpkins were my everything back then haha. Saw the day prior show too at United Center or whatever it's called now. The Metro show was absolutely epic and most of the band & fans were in tears by the end of it.

@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer Жыл бұрын

Very, very, _very_ fucking cool. Great interview and exciting to see a new Super Group coming out. At a great time too, when so many of us are out hunting vintage Super Groups and there just aren't enough to go around. To have one come out that looks dead on, does "the thing" and has some welcomed modern additions like a master volume is just right on time. Here's hoping they do another run of 4x12's and maybe even a cool 2x12 as well.

@synthhero1347 Жыл бұрын

One of my biggest influences that got me into songwriting

@feliciakidd9358 Жыл бұрын

Billy is awesome. I love Smashing Pumpkins.

@Blahndle Жыл бұрын

I loved this video so much! Thank you Billy I'm feeling inspired! But, today, all my creative energy will have to go into a badass stirfry. I have no paper and I got the laryngitis. Sweet Leaf gives me that feeling too btw

@Em_Dee_Aitch Жыл бұрын

That was fantastic. He got a little choked up at the end. It’s interesting, how he speaks of that proverbial sound in his head. Billy Corgan on Siamese Dream is mine.

@dfkuipers Жыл бұрын

great choice to collaborate with mr Corgan! What a brilliant and interesting musician he is!

@StadinBasso Жыл бұрын

My first Laney experience was quite similar. After trying out so many amps, the final duel was between the MESA Stiletto, and Laney Gh100TI. As cool and modern the Stiletto sounded the 100TI just took me back to that kid listening to Sabbath. I bought the Laney 😊

@joshfeatherstone8546 Жыл бұрын

Siamese Dream is a sonic masterpiece. Always was, always will be.

@johnnolan4312 Жыл бұрын

Laney, amazing company! Incredible Amps!

@ftdrum456 Жыл бұрын

Well damn…and now I need a Laney. Awesome video!

@TVoltG Жыл бұрын

My first Sabbath moment was Masters Of Reality too.. changed me.. Love Smashing Pumpkins and I think Billy is a musical genius.

@carloscapistrano Жыл бұрын

Thank you Laney for publishing this video. Kids need to watch this and realize how important you are to Toni and then to Billy. Both coming from legendary bands. Bravo 👏👏👏🔥😊

@mikeanaro Жыл бұрын

Toni sure, Corgan was always a Marshall and MESA user, has no history with Laney.

@BrianSchoedel Жыл бұрын

Cool interview.

@fist_full_of_bacon521 2 ай бұрын

I could listen to him talk all day. ✌🏼

@XxLIVRAxX Жыл бұрын

The Smashing Pumpkins means a lot to me, I grew up with their music thanks to MTV during the Adore and Machina era, the break up of the band was upsetting, their comeback was a welcome surprise and am glad they are making great music, long live the Pumpkins!

@totalpartykill999 Жыл бұрын

Billy has been through so much in his life. i have followed SP since '91. i am so happy to see Billy still holding it together.

@JOEMAMMADRINK40Z Жыл бұрын

Awwwwww you care.

@xviphoenix69 Жыл бұрын

@@JOEMAMMADRINK40Z 😂😂😆 😂😆😂😆

@LuizMGRamos Жыл бұрын

I had a LV300 Twin in my old studio and it was the bomb. When we closed the studio, we sold it to a friend that still has it to this day and just did a show with it. The best quality for the best cost I've ever seen.

@michaelpertler8623 Жыл бұрын

Laney deserves an artist like Billy. They have been unappreciated for decades. Still miss my GH100L, but I do love my Ironheart. This is awesome.

@TheWeightRock Жыл бұрын

you are a great guy Billy Corgan! Greetings from Vienna!

@kastle4774 Жыл бұрын

awesome video!! i would never be where i am right now with my love of guitar without tony and billy, and i’m so happy to see billy come to laney.

@scuzzzzzzzz 8 күн бұрын

nice profile pic!

@romanborysiuk5910 Жыл бұрын

Billy eloquently articulates the benefits of Laney amps/cabs. Very informative. My experience with Laney cabs/speakers has been positive. They nail it.

@iliana_b 4 ай бұрын

he is such a talented song writer but also a great lead AND rhythm guitarist! Love him!

@reidedgmon3217 Жыл бұрын

This is so fucking exciting to me

@lukenaismith Жыл бұрын

Amazing interview. Honest about the content being about Laney and just so relevant to their (and so many of our) favourite sounds. We get so caught up with the brands that we see / it’s the sounds and genres that we hear and what actually made those iconic which I think this interview really highlights. If it works/sounds great, and has influenced generations / then there’s something going right isn’t there!!

@LaneyAmplification Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful perspective. Thank you.