Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has clarified his recent Instagram post which showed himself hooked up to IV’s where he talked about the ‘time he had left,’ a post that worried fans of the iconic singer and guitarist with the tragedies the world of alternative rock has suffered in the last couple years.
“I’ve had a crazy life. Good crazy, but crazy nonetheless. For example. I saw this picture of myself the other day. Besides having a generally good idea of when it was taken (1993 or 1994) I don’t remember actually taking the photo, nor do I remember countless others like it between the years 1991-2004. Now, perhaps that says something about my inability or desire to remember, but I’d argue it’s an unfortunate result of the blur of those years. Which leads me to this time, or this moment, where like so many, I share a window (curated as it is) into my crazy life.
As an example, we are currently in the studio with Rick Rubin. But unless I show you a picture of Rick sitting Buddha-like at a mixing desk, you probably wouldn’t know that. Or when I, in a very naive way, post a shot with a needle in my arm and ramble on about making peace with God and time left on dear ‘ol Earth, it sent some signal to friends and associates alike that I was sick or wanted other’s sympathy. (As fact, it was an IV full of vitamins and homeopathy to assist in getting over this vicious flu). So yes, was sick, and no, not serious in any way nor would I share such info here because this window I’d prefer to be one where you see the sunlight streaming through.
The only addendum to that is when I saw how others were reacting to their perception of my misguided and poorly worded message, I chose not to react in kind; in essence I let the shadows cast be whatever you-they-them want to believe. Because we live now in a world where perception often outweighs reality, and that’s fine. So to that, here’s a new pic I just took of me with my sandy-brown, curly hair flowing in the studio breeze. Lots of love, WPC #wpc”
Corgan’s Instagram post that worried fans on Instagram a couple of days ago stated: “Sometimes rock and roll has its costs. But it does occur to me sitting here that my aim is to make peace with my family first, and then spend whatever time I have left here making peace with God #loveisallyouneed.” He later shared a video of himself singing an impromptu song titled “I’m Fine.” He wrote, “New song! ‘I’m f-i-n-e!’ #loveisallyouneed.”
Corgan posted a couple of weeks ago that he was sick, but then a few days later shared that he was feeling better.
“I’m feeling a lot better, but sympathies to anyone who has caught this scourge going round. ‘Tis awful. Still, we have work today, as I figured the Lord’s day (Sunday) is as good a day as any to write a good song. So, blessings to all, and Love to all…”
