D'arcy Wretzky 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 26, 2023 · D'arcy Wretzky, the bassist of Smashing Pumpkins, held a significant role in the band's inception, but disagreements with Billy Corgan made her time difficult.

Wretzky once recalled joining The Smashing Pumpkins in 1988 after meeting Billy Corgan outside a Chicago club. She became the band’s bassist alongside James Iha and Jimmy Chamberlin, playing …

Oct 29, 2023 · Why The Smashing Pumpkins’ bassist disappeared without a trace Iconic bassist D’arcy Wretzky, perhaps the coolest musician of the 1990s, hid from the public for two decades after being …

May 1, 2026 · The original Smashing Pumpkins bassist D’arcy Wretzky turns 58 Born on May 1, 1968, in South Haven, Michigan, D´arcy Wretzky-Brown rose to fame as the bassist for the iconic alternative …

Oct 26, 2025 · Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has praised the contributions of estranged bass player D’arcy Wretzky – saying her work "had a lot to do with the success of the band." Wretzky …

Billy Corgan recently shared a rare and positive statement about ex-Smashing Pumpkins bassist D’Arcy Wretzky, despite their well-documented public feud. The comments were made in a post on Billy …

Nov 5, 2025 · Billy Corgan took a conciliatory tone while reflecting on former bassist D’arcy Wretzky's contributions to the band in a new video.

Nov 11, 2023 · Discover 17 intriguing facts about D'arcy Wretzky, the enigmatic musician known for her time in the band The Smashing Pumpkins. Uncover the secrets of her life and career in this …

Oct 26, 2025 · Billy Corgan has said former Smashing Pumpkins bassist D’Arcy Wretzky’s contributions “had a lot to do with” their success.