How some of rock’s biggest bands got their names

There isn’t anything to be infinitely sad about anymore. Billy Corgan and his band The Smashing Pumpkins released their first record, “Gish,” 25 years ago on May 28. Outside of releasing multiple hits and songs that are still staples of rock radio, the Pumpkins are also known for their peculiar name. Though they’ve rarely given a straight answer for its meaning, D’Arcy Wretzky, the original bassist, once gave this insight, which suggests Corgan and company were already calling themselv...

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