Chamberlin Speaks About Smashing Pumpkins Split

• 26th Mar 2009

Former Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, whose departure from the group was announced on Monday, has spoken about his decision to leave.

Chamberlin wrote on his blog: “I can no longer commit all of my energy into something that I don't fully possess. I won't pretend I'm into something I'm not. I won't do it to myself, you the fan, or my former partner. I can't just 'cash the check', so to speak. Music is my life. It is sacred. It deserves the highest commitment at every level and the Pumpkins are certainly no different. I'm sorry but it really IS that simple. There is no drama, bad blood, or anything else but a full commitment to music. … I will continue to make music with the Jimmy Chamberlin Complex as well as pursuing other musical interests”.