“Basically a Part of Our Family”: Billy Corgan Defends His Continued Friendship with Marilyn Manson

Billy Corgan Cites Faith and Family Ties in Defense of Friendship With Marilyn Manson

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan explains why he stands by Marilyn Manson, citing religious conviction, family links via James Iha, and legal developments.

Billy Corgan Defends Staying Friends With Marilyn Manson After Sexual Abuse Allegations: ‘I Didn’t Feel He Was Guilty’

Billy Corgan defended his decision to remain friends with Marilyn Manson after the rocker was accused of sexual abuse, noting that he “didn’t feel he was guilty” of the alleged crimes. The Smashing Pumpkins frontman addressed his friendship with the controversial rock star (whose real name is Brian Warner) during an appearance on the New York Times’ “Popcast” podcast, where he said it was important to him as a Christian to “stand by your friends…

Billy Corgan Defends Marilyn Manson Friendship Despite Sexual Assault Claims Against Manson: “I Didn’t Feel That He Was Guilty”

The Smashing Pumpkins frontman reflected on his 30-year relationship with the shock rocker, whose wife's twin sister is married to the Pumpkins' James Iha. "I don’t want the world to tell me who my friends are and who I should associate with,” he said. "In some cases I knew personal things behind the scenes that are not in the public sphere."

Billy Corgan Says He’s Stood by Marilyn Manson Despite Sex Abuse Claims Because He ‘Didn’t Feel He Was Guilty’: ‘I Don’t Want the World to Tell Me Who My Friends Are’

Billy Corgan remains steadfast in his relationship with Marilyn Manson despite sexual misconduct and domestic violence allegations against him.

Marilyn Manson Defended By Billy Corgan Over Sex Crimes Accusations

“I personally didn’t feel he was guilty of the things he was being charged with,” Billy Corgan says of his old friend Marilyn Manson, who was accused of sexual abuse, domestic violence and more by Evan Rachel Wood and other women. “Ultimately the fact (is) that the D.A. didn’t pursue,” the Smashing Pumpkins leader added. “So, basically, the person that I knew, and the way it all kind of went down, even though it was an elongated process, was co…

Billy Corgan defends decades-long friendship with Marilyn Manson

Billy Corgan haș defended his friendship with Marilyn Manson, insisting that just because he stood by the rocker amid sexual abuse allegations, it doesn’t mean that he doesn’t have “an opinion”.