By Kristi O’Toole

When life smashes your pumpkins make pie, that’s what I always say. Okay not really but it sounded good, and after Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins intimated there may be a reunion I got a little excited.

Billy Corgan recently told fans over a vlog post to expect something “big” from The Smashing Pumpkins soon. Corgan didn’t go into specifics, but sources say that he is referring to an original lineup reunion of his iconic band.

Although Corgan has toured under the Smashing Pumpkins name, he has not playing alongside the original lineup of Jimmy Chamberlin, James Iha, and D’arcy Wretzky since 1999. Wretzky was “fired for being a mean spirited drug addict who refused to get help,” according to a previous quote from Corgan, while Iha left in 2000. Chamberlin played with the band in on-and-off periods in the 2000s, but as of 2015 he is once again a permanent member.

Corgan seemed to have little interest in a reunion previously, but this year he softened. In an interview in January, he said he hoped to “make peace” with Iha and Wretzky. Last month, Iha joined Smashing Pumpkins on stage for the first time in 16 years. Wretzky has said she would consider rejoining.

When Kristi isn’t writing for NewzBreaker, she writes supernatural suspense novels having three currently published. If you would like to check out any of her books they can be found online and at other major retailers like Books a Million and Amazon. Never one to rest, she also paints/designs shoes and items for the home. Check out her eBay store, Watered Down Vodka and her FB page.

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