Dennis Flemion is a founding member, with his brother Jimmy, of controversial independant rock band The Frogs are a often controversial band, founded in 1980, in Milwaukee. Centering around brothers Jimmy Flemion and Dennis Flemion, guitarist and drummer, respectively, and added bassist Jay Tiller in 1983. That same year, Jimmy began wearing what was to become his trademark stage gimmick, a pair of six-foot... The Frogs. He was also a temporary member of The Smashing Pumpkins were a critically and commercially successful American alternative rock band of the 1990s and early 21st century. Less punk influenced than many of their contemporaries, their distinctive sound featured a dense, guitar-heavy sound and combined elements of Heavy metal, psychedelia, power pop, acoustic music, shoegazer-style... The Smashing Pumpkins from 1996 is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. Events Environmental change The invasive species Asian long-horned beetle is found in New York January 7 - One of the worst blizzards in American history hits eastern... 1996 to 1997 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Reef. Events January January 3 - NBCs Today Show Bryant Gumbel signs off for the last time January 8 - Mister Rogers receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame... 1997, filling in on live keyboards following the tragic death of Jonathan Melvoin (December 6, 1961 - July 12, 1996) was the touring keyboardist for The Smashing Pumpkins during their Worldwide tour For Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness. He died in New York City after overdosing on heroin he had taken with Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin. Chamberlin was advised by... Jonathan Melvoin.

The brothers Flemion also appeared on the band's single for Tonight, Tonight and their fourth album, Adore is The Smashing Pumpkins fourth studio album, released on June 2, 1998 in the United States. Drummer Jimmy Chamberlain did not appear on this album and was replaced by Joey Waronker, Matt Walker, Matt Cameron or a drum machine. Track listing To Sheila - 4:40 Ava Adore - 4:20... Adore.