Overview
- In a recent Substack video, Corgan said Wretzky’s spiritual and emotional input "had a lot to do with" the band’s success.
- He noted that when the original four aligned musically it was "powerful," adding that two of their three albums from that lineup became very important records.
- Their relationship deteriorated after her 1999 departure, culminating in heated public exchanges in 2018.
- Since Wretzky left, the bass role has passed through multiple musicians, with Jack Bates currently serving as the touring bassist.
- The band has slated a Mellon Collie 30th‑anniversary deluxe reissue for next month, including a 6LP set with over 80 minutes of unreleased 1996 tour audio plus new packaging and formats.