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Billy Corgan reflected on Ozzy Osbourne's impact on music and shared a heartfelt memory of their last moments together, emphasizing Ozzy's enduring spirit despite health issues, and expressed the profound loss felt by the music community after Ozzy's passing.
Billy Corgan and Melissa Auf der Maur reunited to perform 'The Everlasting Gaze' during Corgan's solo tour in Montreal, highlighting their ongoing musical collaboration and history with the Smashing Pumpkins, as Corgan continues to tour with his new band, the Machines of God, separate from the original band lineup.
Billy Corgan, lead singer of Smashing Pumpkins, humorously speculated on a podcast that he might be half-brothers with comedian Bill Burr due to a family story and their resemblance. Corgan recounted how his stepmother suggested Burr could be one of his father's illegitimate children, a claim Corgan doesn't fully believe but finds amusing. Both Corgan and Burr have similar ages, but without DNA testing, the connection remains speculative.
Billy Corgan, lead singer of Smashing Pumpkins, speculated on Howie Mandel's podcast that comedian Bill Burr might be his half-brother, based on a story from his stepmother suggesting Burr could be one of his father's illegitimate children. Corgan's father, a guitarist, had a chaotic life, but Burr's background suggests otherwise, as he grew up with both parents, with his father being a dentist.
Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins defends Taylor Swift's decision to release a 31-track album, arguing that more music from talented artists is a positive thing. He compares the backlash Swift faces to his own experiences with long albums and criticizes the hyperbolic reactions of some fans. Corgan also reflects on his respect for the late Sinéad O’Connor and discusses past incidents and future plans for Smashing Pumpkins.
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan discusses childhood trauma with his young kids, reflecting on his own parenting philosophy and the influence of generational trauma. He shares two children with wife Chloe Mendel and emphasizes the importance of giving children a balanced understanding of conflict. Corgan also reflects on his own experiences with his father and how becoming a parent has changed him. Additionally, he recently brought his children to witness the band's handprints being immortalized in cement at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins likened his relationship with Kurt Cobain to a competition, calling the Nirvana mastermind his "greatest opponent." Corgan also discussed the legacy of Smashing Pumpkins compared to other greats of the era, including Nirvana. He also shared a story about giving advice to Bono for U2's All That You Can't Leave Behind LP. Corgan will be touring North America this summer with the Smashing Pumpkins on "The World Is a Vampire Tour."
Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins discussed various topics in a recent interview with Zane Lowe, including his admiration for Kurt Cobain's competitiveness, Radiohead's ability to anticipate the future of music, meeting Chino Moreno of Deftones, and his thoughts on the lost generation of Gen-X. He also called for building a "great new America" and made a cameo appearance on The Muppets Mayhem.
Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan has released the final act of his 33-song trilogy rock opera, ATUM. While the album is synth-heavy and may disappoint fans of the band's earlier guitar-heavy sound, it contains highlights such as "The Canary Trainer" and "Cenotaph". The album is a sci-fi metaphor for Corgan's experiences after reviving the band in 2007 and requires full attention to understand. ATUM: Act Three makes for a nicely trippy conclusion to the whole project.
Smashing Pumpkins have released the third and final act of their rock opera ATUM, which consists of 33 tracks and follows their 2020 album CYR. The album is available to stream and a boxset with 10 bonus tracks can be ordered. The band will embark on "The World is a Vampire Tour" this summer with Interpol and Stone Temple Pilots.
Billy Corgan discusses the release of the triple album Atum: A Rock Opera in Three Parts, the World Is a Vampire North American summer tour, and his approach to engaging with fans. He also talks about fatherhood, the emotional impact of performing older songs, and repairing his relationship with James Iha.