The Sorry State of Reunions
GN'R, Smashing Pumpkins, the Jackson Five, and Led Zeppelin are four major offenders, says SPIN's Abigail Everdell.
By Abigail Everdell 11.05.08 7:43 AM
Reunion tours, dinosaur acts, cash factories…call them what you want, but these days, gettin' the band back together (for fun and profit!) has become a disturbing trend, especially so when vital original members are missing.
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Smashing Pumpkins Kick Off 20th Anniversary Tour
The reunited alt-rock legends skip fan faves and dedicate a song to "MILF" Sarah Palin at Cleveland tour-opener.
By Jeff Niesel 11.03.08 3:11 PM
Anyone expecting the Smashing Pumpkins to use their 20th anniversary tour to revisit their greatest hits is in for a surprise.
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Smashing Pumpkins Unveil 20th Anniversary Tour
Will Billy Corgan's reunited alt-rock heroes celebrate with a gig in your hometown? Click here to find out!
By Joe Coscarelli 09.24.08 10:15 AM
Though only two members of the original band remain -- alt-rock overlord Billy Corgan and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin -- Smashing Pumpkins have unveiled the itinerary for a 20th anniversary tour celebrating their birth way back in 1988.
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SPIN's Week in Review, July 7-11
What we learned this week: The Smashing Pumpkins are turning 20. Beck may carry a little Guilt, but he's as good as ever. And much more.
By Spin Staff 07.11.08 6:29 PM
After the smoke cleared and the hangovers faded from the weekend's big bombs and bashes, the party raged on as the Smashing Pumpkins unveiled plans to celebrate their 20th anniversary, the fruits of Beck and Danger Mouse's partnership arrived, and Albert Hammond Jr. went to bat. Let's recap:
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Smashing Pumpkins Announce Anniversary Shows
Alt-rock legends plan for gigs in August and November celebrating the band's 20th anniversary.
By Larry Fitzmaurice 07.09.08 4:31 PM
From the blissed-out, alt-shoegaze of 1991's debut Gish to the band's current lawsuit against their former label, the Smashing Pumpkins have charted a career that has been both accomplished and eventful.
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