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5 Band Reunions We'd Love To See — But Never Will

Michael Lello — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:00:29 +0000

Some band breakups are more acrimonious than others. While some splits are rife with bitterness and lawsuits, others are just cases of musicians going their separate ways, amicably. We always wonder what the chances of our favorite groups getting back together are; The Eagles famously said theyâ€™d reconvene when hell freezes over; then they reunited.Â [...]

Smashing Pumpkins Wrap SXSW 2013 at Red Bull Sound Select Showcase

Kenneth Partridge — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:34:04 +0000

As Prince blew minds and brought the funk at La Zona Rosa, the Smashing Pumpkins closed out SXSW 2013 with their own exclusive Austin showcase, performing at the Red Bull Sound Select Stage for a crowd of 350. As mxdwn.com reports, Billy Corgan and the gang turned in a career-spanning set, mixing such classics as 'Cherub Rock' (watch above) and 'Tonight, Tonight' with cuts from last year's 'Oceania.'

Smashing Pumpkins Announce World Tour

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:16:48 +0000

Smashing Pumpkins will spend the next several months on a world tour that includes headline dates and festival appearances sprinkled all over the globe, the band announced today. Expect a set list that covers the group’s entire songbook, from the classics of the early to the mid-’90s through 2012′s ‘Oceania.’ According to a press release, [...]

Billy Corgan Stars in Wrestling-Themed Commercial for Chicago Furniture Store

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 16:23:13 +0000

Smashing Pumpkins frontman and guitarist Billy Corgan is a lifelong wrestling fan, and rather than love it from a distance, as most fans would, the rocker has launched his own Resistance Pro Wrestling promotion company. To further demonstrate his love for the entertainment sport, and for his native city, Corgan appears in a wrestling-themed commercial for the Chicago furniture store Walter E. Smithe's.

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan Opening Chicago Tea House

Joe Robinson — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:14:45 +0000

Despite all his rage he is still just a ... tea house barista?

After various construction issues delayed the opening several months, Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has announced that his new Chinese tea house Madam Zuzu's will open its doors today in his hometown of Chicago. Corgan will celebrate the opening Thursday with a few acoustic performances in the new space, although he hasn't announced what time he'll be hitting the stage.

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan Gushes About Metal Favorites

Joe Robinson — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:12:48 +0000

Smashing Pumpkins’ music is all over the map — they touch on everything from psych rock and electronica to folk-tinged indie pop, sometimes — but frontman Billy Corgan isn’t shy to say that head-banging metal has always been a major influence. But while he personally is very vocal about the hard-hitting tunes he’s into, he feels that metal as a whole doesn’t get the respect that it deserves in the alternative community.

Billy Corgan Supports Axl Rose's Decision Not to Attend Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

Chad Childers — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 21:00:35 +0000

If there’s anyone who can understand the troubles that Axl Rose is going through trying to continue his band as the lone remaining member, it’s Billy Corgan. The Smashing Pumpkins singer famously quarreled with past bandmates before continuing the band’s legacy with a new group around him, much like Rose has done with Guns N’ Roses.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Dunks a Pumpkin to Promote Smashing Pumpkins Album [VIDEO]

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:02:45 +0000

Sure, his sky hook made him a legend, but Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is now showing off his dunking skills in the name of music.

The basketball icon dunks a pumpkin in a new video promoting the Smashing Pumpkins’ upcoming CD, ‘Oceania.’