In which country was Billy Corgan of the 'Smashing Pumpkins' born?

William Patrick Corgan Jr. (born March 17, 1967) is an American musician and songwriter, who is the lead singer, primary songwriter, guitarist, and sole permanent member of The Smashing Pumpkins, in addition to being the owner and promoter of the National Wrestling Alliance.

Formed by Corgan and guitarist James Iha in Chicago, Illinois, in 1988, the 'Smashing Pumpkins' quickly gained steam with the addition of bassist D'arcy Wretzky and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin.

Strong album sales and large-scale tours propelled the band's increasing fame in the 1990s until their break-up in 2000.

Corgan started a new band called 'Zwan', and after their quick demise, he released a solo album, 'TheFutureEmbrace', in 2005 and a collection of poetry, Blinking with Fists, before setting his sights on reforming Smashing Pumpkins.

The new version of 'The Smashing Pumpkins', consisting of Corgan and a revolving lineup, has released and toured new albums extensively since 2007. In October 2017, he released his first solo album in over a decade, 'Ogilala'.

In 2001, Corgan first entered the world of professional wrestling when he went to ECW and hit Lou E. Dangerously in the head with a guitar after being insulted. In 2011, he founded Chicago-based Resistance Pro Wrestling.