Happy birthday! Billy Corgan turns 59 today

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The iconic and legendary singer turns 59 on Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2026.
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Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan is celebrating his 59th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter-guitarist Billy Corgan has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Corgan, a cultural icon

Born William Patrick Corgan Jr. in Elk Grove Village on March 17, 1967, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Corgan's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Billy hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Billy Corgan as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 59.

Happy Birthday, Billy, you're the best!

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