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what happened to the smashing pumpkins in 2001?
After the breakup of his gothic rock band the Marked, singer and guitarist Billy Corgan left St.
Petersburg, Florida, to return to his native city of Chicago.
what did he do in chicago?
While working there, he met guitarist James Iha.
Adorning themselves with paisley and other psychedelic trappings, the two began writing songs together.
what songs did they write?
) that were heavily influenced by The Cure and New Order.
The duo performed live for the first time on July 9, 1988 at the Polish bar Chicago 21.
what was their biggest accomplishment?
In 1989 the Smashing Pumpkins made their first appearance on record with the compilation album Light Into Dark, which featured several Chicago alternative bands.
did the album make the charts?
The group released its first single, "I Am One", in 1990 on local Chicago label Limited Potential.
The single sold out and they released a follow-up, "Tristessa".
how did the follow-up do?
The band recorded their 1991 debut studio album Gish with producer Butch Vig at his Smart Studios in Madison, Wisconsin for $20,000.

Question: did that album do well?
Self-contained rewrite: did the album Light Into Dark by The Smashing Pumpkins do well?