Quotes by James Iha

James Iha, born on March 26, 1968, in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, is a renowned musician and songwriter best known as the guitarist of the iconic alternative rock band, The Smashing Pumpkins. With his distinctive sound and melodic contributions, Iha played a pivotal role in shaping the band's early success, particularly on albums like "Siamese Dream" and "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness." Beyond his work with the Pumpkins, Iha has pursued a successful solo career and collaborated with various artists, leaving an indelible mark on the music landscape.

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"I love a lot of the New York bands, but Patti Smith stands out. I just read 'Just Kids' and it's an inspirational, well-written account of an emerging New York artist in the late seventies."

James Iha

"Well, we didn't have our original drummer on our last record. And most of that album was not played as a band in the studio. It was mostly the world of computers and overdubs. There was very few things played live or worked out as a band."

James Iha

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