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NEWS ABOUT: Smashing Pumpkins

Smashing Pumpkins stories: 6 news summaries

(Newser) - After the departure of longtime—well, come-and-go—Smashing Pumpkin Jimmy Chamberlin and the audition of 1,000 hopefuls, frontman Billy Corgan has named a new drummer, the Chicago Tribune reports. And the kid’s 19. Oregon native Mike Byrne played with local groups before receiving the honor from the Chicago-based... More »

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rock and roll • Billy Corgan • bands • Jimmy Chamberlin • Smashing Pumpkins • drummer • Mike Byrne

OPINION

 Rock's Worst Comebacks 


Jul 7, 09 3:51 PM CDT
(Newser) - Some bands just shouldn’t—or couldn’t successfully—get back together. The Independent takes a look at the 10 most ill-conceived rock reunions.
  • The Sex Pistols: Sure, the punk progenitors honestly named their 1994 comeback tour "Filthy Lucre," but still "tarnished their own lawless
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entertainment • rock and roll • Van Halen • reunion • The Doors • Limp Bizkit • comeback • Sex Pistols • bands • Smashing Pumpkins • Jay-ZTV • Motley Crue

(Newser) - The recording industry and radio-station owners are clashing in Washington over the issue of royalties, Bloomberg reports. Both sides have spent tens of millions on lobbying, and contributed to the campaigns of legislators of both parties. At present, radio stations pay royalties to songwriters and publishers, not artists. “This... More »

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Congress • royalties • RIAA • radio stations • testimony • revenue • recording industry • Billy Corgan • Smashing Pumpkins

GLOSSIES

Pumpkins Want 20th Anniversary to Be a Smash

Corgan hopes to be seen as more than a 'reunion band'

Oct 18, 08 9:24 AM CDT
(Newser) - The re-formed Smashing Pumpkins start their 20th-anniversary tour next month, shrugging off the blasé reception that met their 2006 tour. Frontman Billy Corgan—who admits the group's breakup in 2000 was "a total mistake"—tells Rolling Stone that fans who attend multiple shows in some cities will be... More »

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music • rock and roll • Reunion • Billy Corgan • Guitar Hero: World Tour • Alternative rock • Smashing Pumpkins

 Pumpkins'
 Single to
 Debut on
 Guitar Hero

Bands seeking new ways to market music in tougher market

Sep 3, 08 4:06 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Smashing Pumpkins will release their next single, G.L.O.W., as a download for the video game Guitar Hero: World Tour, reports the  ChicagoTribune. Band front man Billy Corgan will also appear within the new version of the popular game, which is due out in a few... More »

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Guitar Hero • Activision • Billy Corgan • CD sales • G.L.O.W. • Jimmy Chamberlin • Guitar Hero: World Tour • Smashing Pumpkins

Smashing Pumpkins Sue Virgin Over Pepsi Ads

Pepsi Stuff promotion violated contract, undermines artistic integrity: rockers

Mar 26, 08 2:55 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Smashing Pumpkins are suing Virgin Records, claiming the company illegally used the band's name and music in ads for Pepsi and Amazon.com, the Guardian reports. The rockers' contract does not allow using the band in promotional campaigns such as the Pepsi Stuff ads, and members would “never... More »

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advertising • Pepsi • lawsuit • Amazon.com • Billy Corgan • Virgin Records • Smashing Pumpkins

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