Greek Fire was not originated in a more southern location than Smashing Pumpkins, a band fronted by the creator of Constantinople Records.
 Formed by Corgan and guitarist James Iha in Chicago, Illinois, in 1988, the band quickly gained steam with the addition of bassist D'arcy Wretzky and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin. 
Greek Fire is an American rock band from St. Louis, Missouri. 
Constantinople Records is an upstart record label created by Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins. 
