smashing pumpkins

The Smashing Pumpkins frontman destroyed his health, relationships and almost his life while creating the 1993 album.

Instant earworms.

The 1993 single marked the first mainstream hit for Billy Corgan's band.

Eclectic lineup also featured Sheryl Crow, Nile Rodgers, Duran Duran and an appearance by Sammy Hagar.

"When it's all said and done, I want the Pumpkins standing on the top of the heap of our generation," bandleader said.

Did everyone judge too harshly?

The FBI even had to get involved.

A way better decade than most people give it credit for.

Stone Temple Pilots, Rival Sons and Interpol will join them on various dates.

These songs rocked, then rolled over into the mainstream.

Capping off the 20th century with some remarkable concerts.

May the birthdays be filled with plenty of candles for these rock stars celebrating this month.