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The smashing Pumpkins started when Billy Corgan met James Iha in a record store. With James on guitar, Billy on Bass and a drum machine, the group started playing clubs. One noght Billy met D'Arcy Wretzky outside a club. The two became fast friends, and D'Arcy took over Bass alowing Billy to play lead guitar. They picked up Jimmy Chamberlin on drums, and were ready to play. In 1990, they released "I am One" on a local chicago label, and it sold out quickly. Sub Pop picked them up, and they released another single "Tristessa." Both of these would appear on there debut album. Many record labels were interested in the Pumpkins at this point. They intelligintely signed with one of Virgin's smaller labels, getting a big deal without losing their indie credibility. They would later transfer to Virgin. In 1991, the Pumpkins released their debut album "Gish", which was succesful despite the fact that it was overshadowed by Nirvana's Nevermind. T...