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D'arcy Elizabeth Wretzky (born May 1, 1968) is an American musician. She was the original bassist of the alternative rock band the Smashing Pumpkins and is credited on their first six studio albums.
Oct 29, 2023 · D'arcy Wretzky, the iconic bassist of the 1990s rock band, disappeared from the public eye for two decades after being fired by Billy Corgan. She reveals the reasons behind her departure, the tensions with the leader and her life after music.
Jul 3, 2020 · D'arcy Wretzky left the '90s grunge band in 1999 amid tensions with Billy Corgan and drug issues. She now lives on a horse farm in Michigan and has no plans to rejoin the Pumpkins.
Jul 13, 2020 · The Smashing Pumpkins' lead singer and original bassist have a long-standing rivalry that dates back to Wretzky's departure in 1999. The two clashed again in 2018 over her involvement in the reunion tour, with Corgan accusing her of being unreliable and Wretzky denying it.
The Smashing Pumpkins frontman says the original bassist burned the bridge and there's no chance of her coming back. He also reveals their two-year attempt to mend their relationship before it turned into a public fiasco.
Feb 13, 2018 · Following yesterday's back and forth volleys, D'Arcy Wretzky has released a series of full text exchanges purported to be between herself and Billy Corgan regarding the impending Smashing...
Feb 14, 2018 · The former bassist of the band talks about her firing, her health, and her relationship with Billy Corgan in a rare interview. She claims he lied about inviting her to join the reunion and hired another bassist behind her back.
