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James Iha

James Iha co-founded The Smashing Pumpkins in Chicago in 1987 with Billy Corgan. He played guitar and contributed vocals on the band's albums, including the...

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James Iha, from Smashing Pumpkins to solo work

The guitarist co-founded The Smashing Pumpkins and later released his own albums.

For a sense of his solo side, try 'See The Sun' or 'Asia Minor.' They're quieter, more melodic than the Pumpkins stuff.

Iha's guitar work helped shape the sound of The Smashing Pumpkins on records like Siamese Dream, where he played on tracks such as 'Quiet.' After leaving the band, he put out solo albums like Let It Come Down and collaborated with artists from Lou Reed to Chris Cornell. His catalog includes covers like 'Born in the U.S.A.' that show his range beyond the Pumpkins.

He started by co-founding The Smashing Pumpkins in Chicago in 1987 and stayed with the band until 2000. Since then, he's released solo albums, including Let It Come Down in 2001 and Be the One in 2016.

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James Iha co-founded The Smashing Pumpkins in Chicago in 1987 with Billy Corgan. He played guitar and contributed vocals on the band's albums, including the 1993 release Siamese Dream, where his work appeared on tracks like 'Quiet' and 'Luna.' He left the group in 2000.

After his departure, Iha began releasing solo albums. His first was Let It Come Down in 2001, followed by Look to the Sky in 2004 and Be the One in 2016. He has also collaborated with other artists, including Lou Reed, Perry Farrell, and Chris Cornell.

Some of the songs associated with him in catalog listings include 'Born in the U.S.A.,' 'Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love,' and 'Always on the Run.'

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