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The Smashing Pumpkins is an alternative rock band that rose to fame in the 1990s and received critical acclaim with the release of the seminal 1995 double-album "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness." During its heyday, the band filled arenas and stadiums and enjoyed a cult-like following. However, the band soon underwent several personnel changes and received lukewarm critical response to newer material. Ultimately, the band broke up in 2000, and frontman Billy Corgan decided to pursue projects with other bands, as well as some solo work.
Recently, Corgan resurrected Smashing Pumpkins, though he was not able to restore the band's original lineup. Guitarist James Iha and bassist D'Arcy Wretzky decided not to rejoin the group in favor of continuing to pursue solo careers. A new album was released in 2007 under the Pumpkins name, but it only featured Corgan and drummer Jimmy Chamberlain from the original lineup. Following the band's 2008 anniversary tour, also featuring only Corgan and Chamberlain with several backing musicians, Chamberlain announced he, too, would leave the band after completing the anniversary concerts.
Smashing Pumpkins tour through fall for 'Kaleidyscope'
In a little over a month, frontman Billy Corgan and the latest lineup of '90s alternative rock group the Smashing Pumpkins will once again return to the road. The band will be performing songs both new and old from its extensive catalogue.
The Other Side of the Kaleidyscope Tour features a dozen-date U.S. itinerary that opens October 5 at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, CA. Stateside touring efforts will continue through the end of the month and an October 22 concert at Tower Theatre in Upper Darby, PA.
Smashing Pumpkins tour showcases new lineup, 'Teargarden' material
Billy Corgan will showcase the latest incarnation of his '90s alt-rock band Smashing Pumpkins on a 14-date, three-week tour of the United States next month.
The mid-summer outing launches July 6 at the House of Blues in Cleveland, OH, and snakes its way through Central U.S. and East Coast clubs through the end of the month. The national tour is presently slated to close July 24 at Minglewood Hall in Memphis, TN.
Last chance for Smashing Pumpkins, Oscar De La Hoya tickets
The Smashing Pumpkins's 20th anniversary tour is just one of the live events ending its ticket sales during the week ending December 8 as compiled by TicketNews.
The rock group, which rose to fame in the mid-1990s with hit albums such as "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness," will perform the final show of the limited run on December 8 at the Auditorium Theatre in the band's hometown of Chicago, IL. The second of a two-night set, the show was originally postponed from November 22 when lead singer Billy Corgan suffered from strained vocal chords.
Smashing Pumpkins tour postpones final Chicago gig
The Smashing Pumpkins postponed their November 22 concert at The Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, IL, until December 8 due to illness. Singer and guitarist Billy Corgan's voice was strained the night before at the same venue according to a report on the band's Web site.
All tickets for the November 22 show will be honored on the new date.
Smashing Pumpkins documentary 'If All Goes Wrong' hits theaters
One week after the Smashing Pumpkins launch their North American 20th Anniversary Tour on October 31, a film documentary of the band will be shown in 40 cities at select U.S. theaters for one night only on November 6. A DVD release will come a few days later on November 11.
"If All Goes Wrong" traces the beginning steps of what has become bandleader Billy Corgan’s resurgence of the band. Presented in high definition and 5.1 surround sound, the concert film was shot during the Smashing Pumpkins' 2007 tour and follows the band’s eight concerts in Asheville, NC at the Orange Peel in late June and 11 sold-out shows in San Francisco, CA at the famed Fillmore Auditorium. The film features interviews with Corgan and other musicians, including The Who's Pete Townshend.
Daily tour recap: Smashing Pumpkins, Staind frontman Aaron Lewis, and more
Today's tour recap features tour announcements, more postponements from Janet Jackson and more as compiled by TicketNews on October 14, 2008.
At the top of today's news, the Jonas Brothers are performing live at the Dallas Cowboys's Thanksgiving Day football game. The half-time performance is the traditional, official kickoff to the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Christmas campaign, which runs through Christmas Eve (December 24).
Smashing Pumpkins tour announces new dates for 20th anniversary
The critically acclaimed Smashing Pumpkins have announced the itinerary for their 20th anniversary tour. The 13-city trek includes a four-night triumphant return to the band's native Chicago, where they have not performed since the original lineup's split in 2000.
After a one-night performance on October 26 at Neil Young's annual Bridge School Benefit, the Pumpkins tour kicks off November 1 at Palace Theatre in Cleveland, OH. The anniversary jaunt continues through a December 2-3 run at Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, CA, and includes a November 18-19 stretch at the Chicago Theatre as well as a November 21-22 run at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, IL.
Smashing Pumpkins, ZZ Top, others to perform at annual Bridge School Benefit
Smashing Pumpkins, ZZ Top, Norah Jones, Sarah McLachlan, Jack Johnson, Josh Groban, Wilco, Cat Power and Death Cab for Cutie will perform at Neil Young’s annual Bridge School Benefit concert.
The two-day benefit event takes place October 25-26 at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA. Most of the performers will appear both days except for ZZ Top (October 25 only), and Smashing Pumpkins and Groban (October 26 only).
Gavin Rossdale, Smashing Pumpkins to take part in Samsung Summer Krush
Mariah Carey, Gavin Rossdale, LeAnn Rimes, Nelly, Smashing Pumpkins, Nas and Good Charlotte are this year's lineup for the Second Annual Samsung AT&T Summer Krush concerts from July 31-September 16.
Carey launched the free, limited, seven concert series on July 31 in Los Angeles at the Hollywood & Highland Complex, which was also broadcast on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" The series concludes September 16 in San Francisco with Good Charlotte also set to be broadcast live on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
Smashing Pumpkins 20th anniversary shows
Smashing Pumpkins, the hugely popular alternative rock band from Chicago, are planning a few intimate concerts in August and more shows in November to celebrate their 20th anniversary.
"The August tour is going to be a blast. Expect a very loud and raucous show from us, and we are very, very happy to know we will finally be playing our own shows come November in New York, L.A. and Chicago. The 20th Anniversary shows will be magical. We are already working on lots of surprises," frontman Bill Corgan said in a statement. The November concerts will be in bigger venues.

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