BILLY CORGAN Storms Off Stage After Audience Yells For SMASHING PUMPKINS Songs

Bunbury · 07-27-2005, 08:59 PM

SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan threw a fit during his performance in Melbourne and stormed off stage after the audience yelled for SMASHING PUMPKINS songs.

One fan who who was at the show told Undecover News that at one stage when an audience member yelled "play some PUMPKINS," Corgan snapped back "Can I live my life for today?"

At another time, someone yelled, "We want rock", and Corgan told him to ask for his money back, the fan said.

Towards the end of the show, after another call for more "PUMPKINS," Corgan is said to have said "Fuck this," put his mic down and walked off.

hey dumbass learn a lesson from Morrissey and mix it up a bit

u2popmofo · 07-27-2005, 09:02 PM

Hahahahha.

For how old he is, he really needs to grow up. What did he expect, the only reason he's remotely famous is for Smashing Pumpkins. No one is a fan because of any of his solo projects, NO ONE. Anyways, whatever.

Zoots · 07-27-2005, 09:04 PM

Oh my God, that's hilarious! What an idiot.

lmjhitman · 07-27-2005, 09:10 PM

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Originally posted by u2popmofo
Hahahahha.

indra · 07-27-2005, 09:17 PM

He needs to buy some witty repartee, cause he's obviously completely out.

martha · 07-27-2005, 09:36 PM

I've never heard a Smashing Pumpkins song.

Lila64 · 07-27-2005, 10:47 PM

what did he expect? Sounds like someone has a problem...

On a side note, I didn't get to see Audioslave on their first tour, but I know they wanted to focus strictly on their new material, and not Soundgarden/RATM music. But on this tour, they did, and it was great. Just like when Robert Plant went solo in the early 80s, and refused to play any Zeppelin early on. I understand they want to establish themselves as solo artists, etc., but I couldn't name a Corgan song if my life depended on it. Hard enough for me to come up with a Pumpkins (...despite all my rage I'm just a rat in a cage...).

But still - I don't think he handled it well...

elevation2u · 07-27-2005, 10:56 PM

even sting knows better

Moonlit_Angel · 07-28-2005, 12:20 AM

...didn't he just say recently that he'd like to get back together with the rest of the Pumpkins? Why, then, would the talk of doing Pumpkins songs during a show bother him?

Geez, the people from some of my favorite bands who've gone solo still did songs from when they were with their respective bands live...they'd never have acted like that.

Angela

HeartlandGirl · 07-28-2005, 12:27 AM

How much better would it have been if he'd made a witty joke about it or just politely said, "Sorry, nope, I've got some other songs I want you to hear." No need to throw a tantrum.

What I find really rich is that I saw a display for his latest CD at my local record store and it had a blurb (either on the CD or the posters, I don't remember exactly) on it to the effect of "from the mind behind the Smashing Pumpkins." He obviously doesn't have a problem with living in the past that much.

Lo-Fi · 07-28-2005, 12:32 AM

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Originally posted by u2popmofo
Hahahahha.

For how old he is, he really needs to grow up. What did he expect, the only reason he's remotely famous is for Smashing Pumpkins. No one is a fan because of any of his solo projects, NO ONE. Anyways, whatever.

Not so, I saw him in Zwan in London and it was excellent as was the Zwan record, his solo record is pretty decent as well. Have you listend to any of his solo stuff?

Yeah, it's a bit immature walking off stage, but the people who bought tickets know what he's like, he's moved on from there and it's a bit uncool to expect him to perform a greatest hits set from somewhere he's moved on with.

Anyway, Corgan reforms the Pumpkins as rumoured people will get to hear that stuff then.

I say stick to your guns Billy!

Numb1075 · 07-28-2005, 06:08 AM

billy, need a tissue?

Elvis Presley · 07-28-2005, 06:52 AM

Billy, not a good idea, you work for us......

Se7en · 07-28-2005, 07:04 AM

i don't see the problem with an artist wanting to be respected for his current work instead of his back catalog with a former band. perhaps he overreacted a little but i can see where he's coming from.

timothius · 07-28-2005, 07:53 AM

He has a point. It's horribly misguided. But at least he isn't like Ryan Adams and just storms of because he simply feels like it.

**neutral** · 07-28-2005, 07:57 AM

I saw him storm off the stage at a Pumpkins show too.

the soul waits · 07-28-2005, 08:21 AM

As much as he's entitled to want credit for his current work, rather than his past with the Pumpkins, he should know that you don't "get" credit - you earn it.

I was at a guitar clinic of Nuno Bettencourt a few months ago (anyone remember him? He used to with Extreme, they had the cheesy More than words song back in the day) and he came on stage cracking a joke about not wanting to hear any requests for that song...and of course some guy made the request anyway...

He just joked a bit with the guy back and forth and they he played the darned song, LOL and made us all sing along, he delayed the ending untill we were all sick of it, haha

u2popmofo · 07-28-2005, 08:37 AM

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Originally posted by Lo-Fi

Not so, I saw him in Zwan in London and it was excellent as was the Zwan record, his solo record is pretty decent as well. Have you listend to any of his solo stuff?

Reread what I originally wrote. I said that no one is a fan of Billy BECAUSE of his side projects, not that no one is a fan of his side projects. I still stick by those guns, most people I know thought Zwan was actually just new Smashing Pumpkins songs.

That being said, I absolutely loved the Zwan album. Best overall album he'd done since Siamese Dream in my opinion.

Achtung Joshua! · 07-28-2005, 09:46 AM

I don't see why this should have bothered him considering he was the Pumpkins.

Se7en · 07-28-2005, 10:14 AM

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Originally posted by the soul waits
As much as he's entitled to want credit for his current work, rather than his past with the Pumpkins, he should know that you don't "get" credit - you earn it.

people shouldn't buy tickets for his solo tour and expect smashing pumpkins songs. it's really that simple.

i recently saw glen phillips here in philadelphia and while i hoped he would play a few toad the wet sprocket songs (which he in fact did) i did not go into the venue and start screaming for "all i want." in fact, no one there did. the only requests that were yelled out were for his solo material. interestingly enough my brother was able to talk with him after a show in tallahassee and glen revealed that he is rather self conscious about wanting to be seen as an artist himself and not as a former member of toad. he's out trying to "earn" the credit. i imagine billy feels the same way.

07-27-2005, 08:59 PM	#1
Bunbury Refugee Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Close yet far from home \m/ Posts: 1,580 Local Time: 04:13 AM	BILLY CORGAN Storms Off Stage After Audience Yells For SMASHING PUMPKINS Songs SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan threw a fit during his performance in Melbourne and stormed off stage after the audience yelled for SMASHING PUMPKINS songs. One fan who who was at the show told Undecover News that at one stage when an audience member yelled "play some PUMPKINS," Corgan snapped back "Can I live my life for today?" At another time, someone yelled, "We want rock", and Corgan told him to ask for his money back, the fan said. Towards the end of the show, after another call for more "PUMPKINS," Corgan is said to have said "Fuck this," put his mic down and walked off. hey dumbass learn a lesson from Morrissey and mix it up a bit __________________

07-27-2005, 09:02 PM	#2
u2popmofo Blue Meth Addict Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utah Posts: 37,188 Local Time: 07:13 AM	Hahahahha. For how old he is, he really needs to grow up. What did he expect, the only reason he's remotely famous is for Smashing Pumpkins. No one is a fan because of any of his solo projects, NO ONE. Anyways, whatever. __________________

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07-27-2005, 09:04 PM	#3
Zoots Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: the great beyond Posts: 36,802 Local Time: 02:13 PM	Oh my God, that's hilarious! What an idiot.

07-27-2005, 09:17 PM	#5
indra ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 12,689 Local Time: 08:13 AM	He needs to buy some witty repartee, cause he's obviously completely out.

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martha Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Orange County and all over the goddamn place Posts: 42,555 Local Time: 05:13 AM	I've never heard a Smashing Pumpkins song.

07-27-2005, 10:47 PM	#7
Lila64 Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ♥Set List Lane♥ Posts: 52,894 Local Time: 05:13 AM	what did he expect? Sounds like someone has a problem... On a side note, I didn't get to see Audioslave on their first tour, but I know they wanted to focus strictly on their new material, and not Soundgarden/RATM music. But on this tour, they did, and it was great. Just like when Robert Plant went solo in the early 80s, and refused to play any Zeppelin early on. I understand they want to establish themselves as solo artists, etc., but I couldn't name a Corgan song if my life depended on it. Hard enough for me to come up with a Pumpkins (...despite all my rage I'm just a rat in a cage...). But still - I don't think he handled it well...

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elevation2u Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: May 2002 Location: corner of Badlands & Magnolia Mountain Posts: 5,371 Local Time: 04:13 AM	even sting knows better

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Moonlit_Angel Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In a dimension known as the Twilight Zone...do de doo doo, do de doo doo... Posts: 20,640 Local Time: 06:13 AM	...didn't he just say recently that he'd like to get back together with the rest of the Pumpkins? Why, then, would the talk of doing Pumpkins songs during a show bother him? Geez, the people from some of my favorite bands who've gone solo still did songs from when they were with their respective bands live...they'd never have acted like that. Angela

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HeartlandGirl Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix Posts: 7,033 Local Time: 05:13 AM	How much better would it have been if he'd made a witty joke about it or just politely said, "Sorry, nope, I've got some other songs I want you to hear." No need to throw a tantrum. What I find really rich is that I saw a display for his latest CD at my local record store and it had a blurb (either on the CD or the posters, I don't remember exactly) on it to the effect of "from the mind behind the Smashing Pumpkins." He obviously doesn't have a problem with living in the past that much.

07-28-2005, 06:08 AM	#12
Numb1075 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tarrytown, NY Posts: 11,382 Local Time: 07:13 AM	billy, need a tissue?

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Elvis Presley Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: eachnotesecure.com Posts: 5,058 Local Time: 08:13 AM	Billy, not a good idea, you work for us......

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Se7en Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: all around in the dark - everywhere Posts: 3,531 Local Time: 07:13 AM	i don't see the problem with an artist wanting to be respected for his current work instead of his back catalog with a former band. perhaps he overreacted a little but i can see where he's coming from.

07-28-2005, 07:53 AM	#15
timothius Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In the late 70s, early 80's... Posts: 8,465 Local Time: 11:13 PM	He has a point. It's horribly misguided. But at least he isn't like Ryan Adams and just storms of because he simply feels like it.

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the soul waits New Yorker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: belgium Posts: 2,528 Local Time: 02:13 PM	As much as he's entitled to want credit for his current work, rather than his past with the Pumpkins, he should know that you don't "get" credit - you earn it. I was at a guitar clinic of Nuno Bettencourt a few months ago (anyone remember him? He used to with Extreme, they had the cheesy More than words song back in the day) and he came on stage cracking a joke about not wanting to hear any requests for that song...and of course some guy made the request anyway... He just joked a bit with the guy back and forth and they he played the darned song, LOL and made us all sing along, he delayed the ending untill we were all sick of it, haha

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Achtung Joshua! Acrobat Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Red Hill Mining Town Posts: 357 Local Time: 08:13 AM	I don't see why this should have bothered him considering he was the Pumpkins.