“They are bigger than the Ramones. Their influence is greater, their reach is greater, and certainly their success is greater.” Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan on the punk band he believes has eclipsed the Ramones
Smashing Pumpkins leader Billy Corgan has expressed his admiration and respect for his old friends Green Day, and stated his belief that Billie Joe Armstrong’s band have eclipsed the Ramones in terms of their impact.
Corgan’s band toured with Green Day in the summer of 2024, and he was full of praise for how he and his bandmates, plus the other supporting acts on the tour, were treated.
