Gish

Gish is The Smashing Pumpkins' debut release. Many believe the album to be named after silent movie actress Lillian Gish, although Billy Corgan has alleged in interviews that this is not the case.

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It was recorded from December 1990 to March 1991 and released on May 28, 1991.

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"I Am One", "Rhinoceros", "Bury Me", and "Daydream" appear on the demos from 1989 and some on a compilation of Early 1989 Demos.

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James Iha has mentioned that he bought his first Gibson Les Paul guitar for the recording of Gish. He used these model guitars almost exclusively until 1998's Adore.

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Gish originally peaked at #195 in the U.S. upon its release, and is currently certified platinum. As of May 2005, its U.S. sales stand at 1.1 million.

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The Smashing Pumpkins: The Smashing Pumpkins (formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1988 and previously known as simply Smashing Pumpkins) were an influental American alternative rock band....

Silent movie: Silent Movie is a 1976 feature-length comedy directed by and starring Mel Brooks. The ensemble cast includes Dom DeLuise, Marty Feldman, Bernadette Peters, Sid Caesar,...

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Gish related Images and Photos (experimental)

Lillian Gish Late Teens	Lillian Gish: The Wind 1928	Lillian Gish: The Musketeers of Pig Alley 1912	Battling Jane Dorothy Gish 1918
Lars Hanson and Lillian Gish: The Wind 1928	Harry Hyde and Lillian Gish: The Lady and The Mouse 1913	Atta Boy's Last Race Dorothy Gish 1916