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Encyclopedia > D'Arcy Wretzky
D'arcy Elizabeth Wretzky

Background information
Also known as D'arcy
Born May 1, 1968
Flag of United States South Haven, Michigan
Genre(s) Alternative Rock
Occupation(s) Musician
Instrument(s) Bass Guitar
Associated
acts		 The Smashing Pumpkins

D'arcy Elizabeth Wretzky (born May 1, 1968 in South Haven, Michigan), also known simply as D'arcy, is a rock musician best known for her work as a bass player with the highly successful alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (858x572, 84 KB) I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... May 1 is the 121st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (122nd in leap years). ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... South Haven is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... A music genre is a category (or genre) of pieces of music that share a certain style or basic musical language (van der Merwe 1989, p. ... Alternative rock (also called alternative music[1] or simply alternative) is a genre of rock music that emerged in the 1980s and became widely popular in the 1990s. ... A musician is a person who plays or composes music. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... Martin EB18 Bass Guitar in flight case. ... The Smashing Pumpkins[1] is a popular American alternative rock band which formed in Chicago in 1988. ... May 1 is the 121st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (122nd in leap years). ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... South Haven is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... A bassist is a musician who plays a double bass or electric bass (also referred to as bass guitar). ... Alternative rock (also called alternative music[1] or simply alternative) is a genre of rock music that emerged in the 1980s and became widely popular in the 1990s. ... The Smashing Pumpkins[1] is a popular American alternative rock band which formed in Chicago in 1988. ...

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The Smashing Pumpkins

The group was founded in 1988 by Billy Corgan and James Iha. Corgan and Wretzky met at a local rock club when Corgan took exception to comments he heard her making about the band they saw perform that night. An argument and discussion followed, and Corgan, impressed with her attitude, but not her ability to play bass, recruited her into the band. D'arcy dated fellow bandmate James Iha during part of her time in the band. After nearly twelve years of performing with the band, Wretzky left in 1999 to pursue an acting career. In 2000, she was arrested for alleged possession of crack cocaine. In December of the same year, the Smashing Pumpkins played their final show before officially breaking up. James Iha, who sustained a longtime closeness and friendship with Wretzky, noted her absence along with his own gratitude and love for her. William Patrick Billy Corgan, Jr. ... James Iha James Yoshinobu Iha (井葉吉伸, Iha Yoshinobu or ジェームス・イハ born March 26, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois, USA) is a Japanese American rock musician and runway model. ... The term date can refer to: A day according to a calendar; see calendar date. ... James Iha James Yoshinobu Iha (井葉吉伸, Iha Yoshinobu or ジェームス・イハ born March 26, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois, USA) is a Japanese American rock musician and runway model. ... Cocaine is a crystalline alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. ...


Wretzky is featured on the Smashing Pumpkins' studio albums Gish, Siamese Dream, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, and Adore. Prior to her departure, she also performed bass duties on all but one track of the band's final album Machina/The Machines of God. Gish is The Smashing Pumpkins debut release. ... Siamese Dream was the breakthrough success for and second album by The Smashing Pumpkins, released on July 27, 1993. ... Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (also shortened to Mellon Collie or abbreviated to MCIS) is a double CD and triple LP that was released on October 24, 1995 by The Smashing Pumpkins through Virgin Records. ... Adore is the fourth studio album from Chicago alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins. ... MACHINA/The Machines of God is The Smashing Pumpkins fifth studio album, released on February 29, 2000 (see Leap Year). ...


Reunion plans

On June 21, 2005, Corgan announced plans to reunite the Pumpkins, by taking out a full-page advertisement in the Chicago Tribune newspaper. On April 20, 2006, it was officially announced on www.smashingpumpkins.com that the band was back together writing material. While currently in the studio, Corgan and Chamberlin are the only confirmed members of the band. It is doubtful that Wretzky will join as well. It appears that the relationship between her and Corgan remains bitter, which is apparent in Corgan's blog entry for February 17 2004, calling her a "mean spirited drug addict."[1] Also, when Wretzky left after the recording of Machina, former Hole bassist Melissa Auf der Maur was recruited in her place to tour with the band in support of the Pumpkins' final album. In an interview, Auf der Maur said although she was not taking part in any reunion plans, she states "my services are always there to play my favorite songs. If D'arcy is not available, I'm always happy to be second in line."[2] Additionally, it appears that the band has been trying out other bassists, including former Jane's Addiction bassist Eric Avery according to a posting on a website for Avery's former band Polar Bear, though Avery's involvement subsequently ended without him joining the band. There has been no comment from Wretzky about anything concerning the Pumpkins at this point. June 21 is the 172nd day of the year (173rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 193 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Chicago Tribune is a major daily newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois. ... April 20 is the 110th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (111th in leap years). ... 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Hole was an alternative rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1989 and disbanded in 2002. ... Melissa Auf der Maur Melissa Gaboriau Auf der Maur (born March 17, 1972) is a Canadian rock musician of Franco-Swiss ancestry, who currently resides in Montreal, Quebec. ... Janes Addiction was an American rock band featuring of Perry Farrell (vocalist), Dave Navarro (guitarist), Eric Avery (bassist}, and Stephen Perkins (percussionist). ... Eric Avery (born on April 25, 1965 in Los Angeles California - the son of actor Bryan Avery) is a bass player, most notably for the seminal alternative band Janes Addiction. ...


Personal life

She was arrested January 25, 2000 on the west side of Chicago after she allegedly purchased three bags of crack cocaine. According to police, undercover officers observed Wretzky and a male companion enter a building on West Grand Avenue and then shortly afterwards return to their car. The driver, identified as Tony Young, then drove off, without his headlights on, and proceeded to make two illegal U-turns before police stopped the car. When searched, the police found drugs in Young's pocket. The driver insisted they were not his, claiming that D'arcy "handed me some rocks to hold." Upon questioning, she admitted giving him the three plastic bags. She could have faced a felony charge, but was not formally charged with a crime. She successfully completed a court-ordered drug education program, and charges were dropped. [3] Nickname: The Windy City, The Second City, Chi Town, The City of Big Shoulders, The 312, The City that Works Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in Chicagoland and Illinois Coordinates: Country United States State Illinois County Cook & DuPage Incorporated March 4, 1837  - Mayor... Cocaine is a crystalline alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with U-Turn. ...


Since leaving the band, D'arcy has been living in Watervliet, Michigan. [citation needed] She owns a horse farm and three antique shops. One of the horses D'arcy owns "Jet Set Miss" was accepted into the Arabian Horse Pilot Program in August 2000 after passing inspection in Romeo, Michigan. [4] Watervliet is a city located in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Antique can stand for any of several things: An antique is an object, often furniture or any other domestic item, that is highly valued because of its age, or because it belongs to a specific time period. ... The Arabian horse is a breed of horse with a reputation for intelligence, high spirit, and outstanding stamina. ... Romeo is a village located in Macomb County, Michigan. ...


References

  1. ^ Billy Corgan's Personal Blog. Written February 17, 2004
  2. ^ Cohen, Johnathan (2006). Corgan, Chamberlin Revive Smashing Pumpkins (http). Billboard.com. Retrieved on February 03, 2006.
  3. ^ Biography at DarcyWretzky.org, a fansite, not official.
  4. ^ Crakehner Times Newsletter

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External links

  • Pale Princess - D'arcy Wretzky Fanlisting
  • Darcywretzky.org - D'arcy Wretzky Fan Site
  • The Smashing Pumpkins - The Smashing Pumpkins official website.
  • Netphoria.org - Smashing Pumpkins Fan Site.
  • Siva - Smashing Pumpkins Fan Site
  • Spfc.org
The Smashing Pumpkins
Jimmy Chamberlin | Billy Corgan | James Iha | D'arcy Wretzky
Kenny Aronoff | Melissa Auf der Maur | Dennis Flemion | Mike Garson | Jonathan Melvoin | Matt Walker | Joey Waronker | Matt Cameron
Discography
Studio albums: Gish | Siamese Dream | Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness | Adore | MACHINA/The Machines of God | MACHINA II/The Friends & Enemies of Modern Music
Compilations and extended plays: Lull | Peel Sessions | Pisces Iscariot | Rotten Apples & Judas 0 | Earphoria | Rarities and B-Sides
Box sets: Siamese Singles | The Aeroplane Flies High | The Aeroplane Flies Lower
Singles: "I Am One" | "Tristessa" | "Siva" | "Rhinoceros" | "Cherub Rock" | "Today" | "Disarm" | "Rocket" | "Bullet with Butterfly Wings" | "1979" | "Zero" | "Tonight, Tonight" | "Muzzle" | "Thirty-Three" | "The End Is the Beginning Is the End" | "Ava Adore" | "Perfect" | "The Everlasting Gaze" | "Stand Inside Your Love" | "Try, Try, Try" | "Untitled"
Tribute albums: A Gothic-Industrial Tribute to The Smashing Pumpkins | Midnight in the Patch: Tribute to the Smashing Pumpkins | The Killer in You: A Tribute to Smashing Pumpkins
Very Rare & Speciality Releases: Early 1989 Demos (sold at early shows) | Light Into Dark | Daughter (very rare single) | Siamese Singles | The Smashing Pumpkins 1991-1998 | Still Becoming Apart | Machina/Machines of God (promo) | The Friends & Enemies of Modern Music | Live at Cabaret Metro 10-5-88
Videography
Videos: Vieuphoria | Greatest Hits Video Collection
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