{"id":24226,"date":"2018-02-15T15:20:40","date_gmt":"2018-02-15T21:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=24226"},"modified":"2018-02-15T15:36:49","modified_gmt":"2018-02-15T21:36:49","slug":"smashing-pumpkins-return-nineties-passion-glory-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=24226","title":{"rendered":"The Smashing Pumpkins Return With Nineties Passion And Glory… And A Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"

Of all the major alternative rock bands of the early ’90s, the Smashing Pumpkins were the group least influenced by traditional underground rock. Lead guitarist\/songwriter Billy Corgan fashioned an amalgam of progressive rock, heavy metal, goth rock, psychedelia, and dream pop, creating a layered, powerful sound driven by swirling, distorted guitars.<\/p>\n

Corgan was wise enough to exploit his angst-ridden lyrics, yet he never shied away from rock star posturing, even if he did cloak it in allegedly ironic gestures. In fact, the Smashing Pumpkins became the model for alternative rock success.\u00a0Pearl Jam shunned it and Nirvana was too destructive. The Pumpkins, on the other hand, knew how to play the game, signing to a major-subsidized indie for underground credibility and moving to the major in time to make the group a multi-platinum act. And when the Pumpkins did achieve mass success with 1993’s Siamese Dream, they went a long way to legitimize heavy metal and orchestrated prog rock, helping move alternative rock even closer to ’70s AOR, especially in the eyes of radio programmers and mainstream audiences.<\/p>\n

Unlike many of their contemporaries, they were able to withstand many internal problems and keep selling records, emerging as the longest-lasting and most successful alternative band of the early ’90s.<\/p>\n

They have a summer tour planned with, of course, a stop in their home town of Chicago. That date is now official and will be at the United Center on August 3rd.<\/p>\n

The Smashing Pumpkins “Shiny And Oh So Bright” Tour – Billy Corgan, James Iha, Jeff Schroeder, and Jimmy Chamberlin celebrating songs from their first 5 albums from Gish to Machina. Tickets available Friday Feb 23rd beginning at 10AM local.<\/p>\n

For more on the Smashing Pumpkins, click here<\/a><\/p>\n

Dates: (So Far… We’re still hoping for a Metro show in the mix somewhere)<\/p>\n

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JUL 12<\/p>\n

GILA RIVER ARENA<\/p>\n

GLENDALE, AZ<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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JUL 14<\/p>\n

CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA<\/p>\n

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK<\/p>\n

JUL 16<\/p>\n

FRANK ERWIN CENTER<\/p>\n

AUSTIN, TX<\/p>\n

JUL 17<\/p>\n

TOYOTA CENTER<\/p>\n

HOUSTON, TX<\/p>\n

JUL 18<\/p>\n

AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER<\/p>\n

DALLAS, TX<\/p>\n

JUL 20<\/p>\n

BRIDGESTONE ARENA<\/p>\n

NASHVILLE, TN<\/p>\n

JUL 21<\/p>\n

KFC YUM! CENTRE<\/p>\n

LOUISVILLE, KY<\/p>\n

JUL 22<\/p>\n

INFINITE ENERGY ARENA<\/p>\n

ATLANTA, GA<\/p>\n

JUL 24<\/p>\n

AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA<\/p>\n

MIAMI, FL<\/p>\n

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JUL 25<\/p>\n

AMALIE ARENA<\/p>\n

TAMPA, FL<\/p>\n

JUL 27<\/p>\n

ROYAL FARMS ARENA<\/p>\n

BALTIMORE, MD<\/p>\n

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JUL 28<\/p>\n

WELLS FARGO CENTER<\/p>\n

PHILADELPHIA, PA<\/p>\n

JUL 29<\/p>\n

MOHEGAN SUN ARENA<\/p>\n

UNCASVILLE, CT<\/p>\n

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JUL 31<\/p>\n

TD GARDEN<\/p>\n

BOSTON, MA<\/p>\n

AUG 01<\/p>\n

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ARENA<\/p>\n

NEW YORK, NY<\/p>\n

AUG 04<\/p>\n

PPG PAINTS ARENA<\/p>\n

PITTSBURGH, PA<\/p>\n

AUG 05<\/p>\n

LITTLE CAESARS ARENA<\/p>\n

DETROIT, MI<\/p>\n

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AUG 07<\/p>\n

CENTRE BELL<\/p>\n

MONTR\u00c9AL, CANADA<\/p>\n

AUG 08<\/p>\n

AIR CANADA CENTRE<\/p>\n

TORONTO, CANADA<\/p>\n

AUG 11<\/p>\n

SCHOTTENSTEIN CENTER<\/p>\n

COLUMBUS, OH<\/p>\n

AUG 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

UNITED CENTER<\/strong><\/p>\n

CHICAGO, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n

AUG 16<\/p>\n

SPRINT CENTER<\/p>\n

KANSAS CITY, MO<\/p>\n

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AUG 17<\/p>\n

BANKERS LIFE FIELDHOUSE<\/p>\n

INDIANAPOLIS, IN<\/p>\n

AUG 19<\/p>\n

XCEL ENERGY CENTER<\/p>\n

ST PAUL, MN<\/p>\n

AUG 20<\/p>\n

CENTURYLINK CENTER<\/p>\n

OMAHA, NE<\/p>\n

AUG 21<\/p>\n

DENNY SANFORD PREMIER CENTER<\/p>\n

SIOUX FALLS, SD<\/p>\n

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AUG 24<\/p>\n

KEY ARENA<\/p>\n

SEATTLE, WA<\/p>\n

AUG 25<\/p>\n

MODA CENTER<\/p>\n

PORTLAND, OR<\/p>\n

AUG 27<\/p>\n

ORACLE ARENA<\/p>\n

OAKLAND, CA<\/p>\n

AUG 28<\/p>\n

GOLDEN 1 CENTER<\/p>\n

SACRAMENTO, CA<\/p>\n

AUG 30<\/p>\n

FORUM<\/p>\n

LOS ANGELES, CA<\/p>\n

SEP 01<\/p>\n

VIEJAS ARENA<\/p>\n

SAN DIEGO, CA<\/p>\n

SEP 02<\/p>\n

T-MOBILE ARENA<\/p>\n

LAS VEGAS, NV<\/p>\n

SEP 04<\/p>\n

VIVINT SMART HOME ARENA<\/p>\n

SALT LAKE CITY, UT<\/p>\n

SEP 05<\/p>\n

PEPSI CENTER ARENA<\/p>\n

DENVER, CO<\/p>\n

SEP 07<\/p>\n

FORD IDAHO CENTER<\/p>\n

NAMPA, ID<\/p>\n

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