Is Billy Corgan A-List?
Yes — Billy Corgan is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 1995
Mellon Collie Era
Lost A-list status in 2006
Dropped to B tier — Solo Album Release
Ranking Timeline
Smashing Pumpkins Formation
Forms the Smashing Pumpkins in Chicago. Starts writing and performing.
Alternative Rock Breakthrough
Band achieves critical and commercial success, rising to prominence in alternative rock.
Mellon Collie Era
"Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" cements Smashing Pumpkins as superstars.
Smashing Pumpkins Disband
The band breaks up. Corgan begins solo projects. Net worth remains high.
Solo Album Release
Releases solo album. Ventures into other musical collaborations.
NWA Ownership
Becomes the owner and promoter of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA).
Music and Wrestling Mogul
Continues to write, record, and tour with the Smashing Pumpkins, and oversees the operations of the NWA, impacting multiple industries.
Last updated: February 23, 2026