James Joseph "
Jimmy"
Chamberlin (born June 10, 1964) is an American drummer and
record producer. He is best known as the drummer for the
alternative rock band
The Smashing Pumpkins. Following the 2000 breakup of the band, Chamberlin joined Pumpkins frontman
Billy Corgan in the
supergroup Zwan and also formed his own group, the Jimmy Chamberlin Complex. In 2005, Chamberlin joined Corgan in reforming The Smashing Pumpkins; he eventually left the group in March 2009, though he would return again in 2015 for a summer tour. He performed in the group Skysaw until 2012. He is currently active / performs under the Jimmy Chamberlin Complex name. In addition to his current work as CEO, Chamberlin has joined Chicago jazz saxophonist
Frank Catalano for a string of 2013–15 performances in the Chicago area. An EP by Catalano and Chamberlin
Love Supreme Collective - EP was released on the 29th of July 2014.