Zwan

Zwan were a short-lived "indie supergroup" that was formed by The Smashing Pumpkins lead singer Billy Corgan in 2001. The band then was disbanded shortly after by Corgan in 2003.

==Band Members=

• Billy Corgan (vocals/guitar), formerly of The Smashing Pumpkins.
• Matt Sweeney (guitar), formerly of the bands Chavez and Skunk. He has also played with Cat Power, Guided By Voices, and Will Oldham/Bonnie "Prince" Billy.
• David Pajo (guitar), formerly of Slint, also the driving force behind Papa M. He has also played with Tortoise, Stereolab, Royal Trux and Will Oldham/Bonnie "Prince" Billy.
• Paz Lenchantin (bass), also of A Perfect Circle. She has also played with Papa M and The Silver Jews.
• Jimmy Chamberlin (drums), formerly of The Smashing Pumpkins.

==History=

Following the breakup of the Smashing Pumpkins, Corgan and Chamberlin joined forces with Sweeney to start Zwan. Sweeney recruited Pajo, and the band debuted as a four-piece in late 2001. Lenchantin completed the group in spring 2002.

Widely seen as a vehicle for Corgan's prolific songwriting, ...