Billy Corgan performs acoustic + discusses the evolution of The Smashing Pumpkins

‪@smashingpumpkins‬ frontman Billy Corgan stopped by the ‪@dtsaudio‬ Sound Space at #KROQ to play some #SmashingPumpkins songs live (with a little bit of help from his kids), including the first-ever acoustic performance of "Beguiled." Billy also chats with host Nicole Alvarez about the evolution of the band and more!
1. Rhinoceros
2. We Only Come Out At Night
3. Cyr
4. Tonight, Tonight
5. Beguiled
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[@tashaallen8359]

i was so lucky to grow up with the smashing pumpkins in the early 90s

[@layne05]

@@_-0_x_-_p_0-_ "I just want to be me, when I can, I will"

[@OlinKreutzRules]

The Singles soundtrack still rules!!!!

[@ronnenvallejo7444]

Man. Show’s up sick and still gives his all. What a performer.

[@gothfather8741]

Exactly! Poor dude was even losing his voice, but still kept going without any break. That's dedication.

[@layne05]

It's so wholesome seeing Billy's kids just stand there and sing along/dance

[@e-dadz92]

Shit all looked forced and awkward felt bad for the kids they didn't know wat to really do. Not best song either for them to sing

[@layne05]

@@e-dadz92 It just looked normal to me, a couple of kids randomly getting on stage and probably being freaked out at their being an audience and just wanting to be near their dad

[@2ndjoshua268]

Precious ❤️‍🔥

[@maxhammer4067]

Yea the boy did it for the hot wheels but his daughter has the moves lol

[@maxmordon7295]

Both are adorable, but watching the little girl singing the chorus of We Only Come Out At Night was so freaking cute.

[@gabstevens1]

Every time I see Billy Corgan, I am amazed and impressed how much the guy is together, smart and articulated. Very smart guy that also happened to make, with his band, some of the most defining and ground breaking music of my generation (gen x). Amazing human, we need more in music and in positions of power too.

[@13FallenAngela]

I don't understand how you are amazed how smart he is. You can't write those songs without having something in there.

[@BlueCrayon77]

Quick!! Get your cellphone out and film Billy's performance from one wobbly angle in portrait mode even though it's being professionally filmed on multiple cameras. The space year 2022.

[@TheBlackSheepDiaries]

If you watch the video of 1979, well that was me back then at that time, so your comment cracked me up. Look what has happened to us in such a short time. I was really enjoying this video, but the cellphone, jeez it's frightening. Got an attempted cover of 1979 and snail over here if ya get bored friend. Was really cool to see his kids having fun with him out there though, so I'm still calling it a win.

[@patrickmcpartland1398]

You know it takes no attention to make sure he's kinda in frame then have your phone record AND you listen at the same time?

[@DbeeM]

😝Exactly…… and then what? Do these people watch this footage over and over on their phone afterwards. Is it not enough to just live in the moment and rely on your memories?

[@paulkline3011]

Who cares!!! I love how people complain about phones. If people could have basically had camcorders in their pocket to film the Beatles they would have. It doesn't harm anyone. I like to have my own footage of concerts. I don't care if they are already professionally filming it.

[@BlueCrayon77]

@@paulkline3011 I'm old enough to recall the days of concerts and festivals before everyone had a camera phone. I remember recording a couple of gigs with the video function on my tiny Sony digital camera at one point. Probably only ever re-watched it a few hours after the gig and then never again. From my own personal experience I have much better and vivid memories of the gigs I just experienced than those I recorded.

[@DiorSueva]

18:20 Rhinoceros 24:55 We Only Come Out At Night 28:52 Cyr 34:47 Tonight, Tonight 40:54 Beguiled

[@OlinKreutzRules]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@jamesmoanteqia6022]

0:00-18:19 hang out with Billy

[@artninja637]

I love that Billy pulled songs from all across the pumpkin catalog

[@craig6753]

Billy’s guitar playing has always been highly underrated!

[@vegawinnfield7002]

@@m.x.2442 i think what he means Billy never been given the recognition as one of the top guitar player..it is kinda true though imo..people will always say he is the kind of top 100 guitarist but not the top 10 kinda list

[@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes]

@@vegawinnfield7002it’s very true, Billy has always been criminally underrated as a guitar player, guy who responded I can tell is prolly 21 or younger

[@KentBuchla]

Lol. Nonsense. Stop thinking and writing in ‘.Internet’

[@beantown_billy2405]

Huh? It's been noted in every annal.

[@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes]

@@m.x.2442 perhaps you should learn how read, son

[@sean8470]

billy's brain is off the charts

[@jasonfylan-mares7963]

This young lady is absolutely incredible as a host!

[@brokentoysmusic]

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing halfway through this interview. "She knows and she knows...."

[@jasonfylan-mares7963]

@@brokentoysmusic LoL. Well done.

[@2000jago]

When an actual fan interviews him instead of just another empty MTV head it shows...

[@randallabracadabra]

Kudos to the people that restrained themselves from recording with their phones.

[@RichardFriendartist]

his kids are so cute! hahaha...this was great. Listened to the 90 minute rick beato inteview and wanted to keep my day of billy rolling! thanks Kroq and Billy!

[@MilesTippett]

Cyr acoustic is rad!

[@hockeybitez]

Billy has the most unique voice ever! i love Siamese Dream such a perfectly crafted album

[@garylagstrom3864]

I saw the pumpkins on lollapalooza in 94 and loved hearing Gish and Siamese Dream! Both records are pure HEAVEN! Billy, James, Darcy, and Jimmy doesn’t get better than that! I’m not gonna lie: I REALLY MISS DARCY BEING IN THIS BAND 💔

[@ChannelZero1031]

They need her back to have the official lineup, except with that new Bassist and super, duper Jeff.

[@signfortoday]

Totally agree. I saw them on that tour and was lucky enough to meet the band at a local dive bar via a friend in the industry. Unforgettable experience.

[@johnfire3194]

Yes Darcy was part of what made the band great. I miss her and wish her well

[@mojopin1997]

Don’t make any difference really they are washed up and so far past their best.

[@NDemanuele1]

I saw them at Lollapalooza too during that year when they headlined and I was very disappointed because they played only 2 and a half songs because they were high, etc.. Fast forward 20 years I saw them at a small venue in SF where they destroyed, played all their hits, and even apologized for their 'Pre-Madonna Behavior'!!...LOL.

[@alvinnali8780]

I don’t think anyones knows how legendary rhinoceros in acoustic is

[@OlinKreutzRules]

Apparently, she knows

[@KentBuchla]

Mostly because you just made that up.

[@lancairw867]

@@OlinKreutzRules I see what you did there 😂… I’m 50 and remember a girl I was dating back in the day when that album came out. Been a fan since ❤🎶

[@BigMichael78]

She knows, and she knows.

[@creeglegamingnetwork8287]

Thanks Billy. I have never tried to define you. I was at your Zwan and Future Embrace shows way back and I’ve always loved your work, through thick and thin. So glad that you are still a creative after all these years. You’ve outlasted them all, and I knew you would. ❤

[@gospodine]

I would loved to see theses shows 😮

[@garrethboland5646]

That's awesome. I saw Zwan at the Metro in 2003 or 04 and his Future Embrace show at the Vic Theatre, both in Chicago.

[@howardgrattan9246]

The new stuff sounds so much better live. They need to re-record the new stuff live without protools so we get the SP feel again.

[@stephaniemartin7220]

Epic! I Love Billy Corgan!!!

[@joenoir8713]

Dusty Old Billy boi! You May not have the voice of an 90’s rock icon anymore! But still, it sooths me! I salute you!

[@sunnyd6019]

LOL his voice is better in my view, I think age sort of mellowed out his tone for the better. Just sayin'

[@mikeromei9141]

He was also VERY sick here

[@Jerseyfestfair]

His voice and singing style is tops here !

[@permit40]

Billy Corrigan is a very unique talent. He is one of the greatest song writers for me.

[@DavidOakesMusic]

I love his band The Smash and Pump Kings.

[@djxxeess]

What a fantastic interview. Nic Alvarez is a true music lover and did her homework on this one. Thank you for posting the video of this interview!

[@alsavantjes]

its not just about Billy anymore. And I See The joy in his eye; a whole new Joy; the joy of life and clild.

[@buckfifty-two-thousand8640]

Good to see Billy happy, smiling at his children…

[@Negative.mrb1]

To Mr. Corgan , Coming full circle in life myself too I just wanna say it’s beautiful to see ur kids enjoying your music too. They look like they’re close to each ether amazing and precious!

[@Juleelle]

Absolutely brilliant with so much love to see the children too dancing, this made me soo happy ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@andresgallardo6400]

Billy is a genius!!!

[@CSACK99]

Bigtime!!!!

[@cass2303]

Yes he is!

[@jeorgewatson]

I was at The Bowl that night. My 1st time seeing them live. 1st time being back in LA in 11 years. 1st time at The Bowl. Beautiful night! I saw a shooting star! Such a wonderful homecoming. As I grow older, as an actor, and as I continue to sit with the SP, I’m realizing that this is my creative life to fulfill the way that I see fit. I love still being weird and different. Gonna stay that way…thank you Billy, James, Jimmy, Jeff, Jack, Melissa, and D’arcy

[@TheDentist27]

It was on Kroq at the age of 12 while visiting L.A. that I first heard the Smashing Pumpkins. It changed my life.

[@tobypack6328]

“Stare down your masters!”

[@mlmoreno75]

So proud of the music from Gen X.

[@LObostudios19]

Kids kick ass here, right on Billy, Smashing 4 ever

[@mercurymachines4311]

This was amazing, such a great interview and performance.

[@tobypack6328]

He should’ve played “Hooray!” for his kids, that would’ve been epic

[@magorzataulanowska5646]

So much love 🖤

[@stolky19]

Christ! ..the tone/mix on that acoustic is thick & warm!!

[@matmorkinsti]

Great interview questions!

[@TheDentist27]

this is incredible

[@jared7964]

Good interview

[@jdo333]

soooooo talented

[@RyanGeeVideo3]

this was great!!! thank you for making this happen.

[@mml5418]

Love him beyond words

[@SmokeMonster]

That was amazing.

[@TheOldMadeira]

Amazing 🤩 Billy is the best

[@benkirua]

Thanks Billy for everything. And thanks KROQ as well for having put up so many memorable shows (especially Smashing Pumpkins :) ) for all those years.

[@Really377]

Good interview.

[@varminttank]

Tonight tonight is always such a anthem and beautiful song to me .

[@xtina626]

Was such a magical moment seeing the smashing pumpkins at the Hollywood bowl. was awesome and unreal as a fan. Great show!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊

[@thplatypus]

The Hollywood Bowl show was fantastic, and this is a great companion piece!

[@amymuchko7106]

I think I'm in love! 🤩

[@williambillycorganprivate]

Hello Luckiest fan !!😍 I appreciate you for your continuos love, I’m glad you never stop supporting me .. feel free to contact me through email address on the description of the channel❤❤❤

[@MaryMary-qt4yg]

WPC never stops creating. Cannot wait for what’s next. ❤

[@sunnyd6019]

Billy is the best, I love his views on life and the world. I can tell he is in a great place in life and it shows in his music and playing. This was a magical set

[@crystinamarie1]

I can’t wait to see Billy and the band this October! This has been years in the making. Melloncollie made my teenage years and I consider it SP’s magnum opus. So cool to see Billy with his kids, this warmed my heart.

[@larstu24]

One of my all-time favourites, love him or leave him, Billy doesn't !@# you. Honest and intelligent.

[@TheJabernet]

BILLY'S AWESOME!!!!

[@user-ic4bj5dv2f]

Thanks for years of your beautiful music. I wish you would play more of you b sides and other touching songs like Valentine, Pennies, Glynnis for example. I appreciate the softer side of your soulful music and the duo of you and Jimmy is out of this world on Pennies. Love you!

[@13magic74]

Rhinoceros is easily one of my favorite SP songs and I loved this acoustic version. Bravo, Billy.

[@cass2303]

It's epic

[@amymuchko7106]

Billy is perfect. Periodt.

[@themicdfiles1865]

Great show. Nicole, I liked the observation and question regarding the timelessness of SP's music. So much nostalgia in these songs...good memories...the painful ones, too. Nights going down the road wiping tears off your face or days in the sun kicked back on a lawnchair with a cold beer. The Pumpkins are a part in all of our lives. I'm really happy to see Billy doing his thing. Ran into him in a arcade once. Remember those? I was playing pinball and he asked he could play next. I told him he could play right now. Just a cool, decent cat.

[@e-dadz92]

Her opening question was awesome

[@Rab2]

this is probably my favorite version of tonight tonight i've heard from him. and old tender croon

[@siralphons6762]

Billy rules 🎩🌹🇮🇹

[@cass2303]

Genius genius genius. What a guy!

[@OmnyDevi]

You are perfect, Billy. ^^

[@anthonywandowicz8084]

So lucky to have smashing pumpkins as my favorite band. I haven't found another band that offers the volume of material matching the pumpkins. Acoustic , demos , live , alternate versions and new material . No one else at their level can manage to put anything new together

[@stranecoseinvariecase]

Semplicemente meravigliosi...

[@punkgardener]

Come to Australia Smashing pumpkins....It would be amazing to listen to your songs again!

[@AbirTarafdar]

Sick 👍🏽

[@gldi8hr]

Billy Legend Corgan 👐

[@turtlish2]

I gave my thumbs up for the cute shy kids

[@igorcabrera7526]

Lovely boys coming out tonight

[@gilbegre]

good song

[@kichigan1]

He should have a story telling show about his music and his influences. He's just fucking good at telling awesome musical stories. He gives out something for musicians and general people interested in the era he wrote those amazing lyrics.

[@cdawg_sf]

Check out his interview with Rick beato. It’s 90 mins of producing and writing his music including influences. Amazing 90 mins

[@closepartproper6268]

@@cdawg_sf I second that notion, amazing interview

[@johnvrabec9747]

Digging the Cubs hat. Corgan is such a creative person.

[@mattheweastel129]

Billy seems to be suffering from a crappy cold here, but never mentions it and battles through. I’m humbled

[@dlaird8]

Billy Corgan is so damn good. I wanna see a solo show with just him an acoustic guitar.

[@u.s.family9279]

💕

[@paquipeon9735]

WPC under appreciated guitar skills. So talented.

[@billvon4495]

At 27:17 You see a tiny girl version of Billy, and that makes you tear immediately if you know Billy’s sad childhood story. Now Billy is a Santa Claus alike papa, he must love his girl so much to bring her to his show many times. For so many years we thought there won’t be a smashing pumpkin anymore. But there they are now. Do you feel your young time comes back again, 70s? Hooray

[@billvon4495]

Btw, more kids time at 34:10

[@drewcutrer5767]

Their sound, and quality of their songs was never the same after that breakup. 10 years of great songwriting & great recordings. You can't really ask for much more.

[@judebornfleth1129]

Cap

[@TheAlibabatree]

Except for Oceania

[@craze77]

@@TheAlibabatreeyeah I quite liked that, everything since has been pretty terrible 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@venessalee2426]

I really love Oceania and I think Zeitgeist has some gems.

[@willcorg1979]

WPC!!!! 🌝🌞💫

[@brianwatts8773]

i was so certain he was sitting front row center as she announced him.

[@Radiocoresmsnnd]

I wanna that Yamaha

[@hybridgarden]

Glad he’s still rocking the zero merch

[@PatchTM983]

"Hooray was my favorite song on the album" bruh

[@guitaristssuck8979]

It's the best song.

[@nclsrfn]

wow talking about horrible tastes

[@guitaristssuck8979]

@@nclsrfn Hooray>1979

[@brucegough]

@@guitaristssuck8979 don't get too carried away

[@sfawsf]

Hooray is awesome

[@suro69tv]

Mamma mia!!! Billy semplicemente immenso !!!!!!

[@SukitTrabeck]

I remember going to see them back in the day in Seattle and the crowd just went off for Iha. Like chanted Iha after every song and Billy just got more and more pissed. It was awesome even Iha just ducked. Billy is a legend! Funny how he talks about fame and recognition.

[@TonySkiens]

Billy got phat

[@shepherd1673]

Good literary singing and dancing.

[@John35615]

A legend telling us, if you can just hold on to yourself…

[@John35615]

A tiny addition… Billy, you with your kids… not sure whether to laugh cry or sing… my heart is still deciding. Thank you!

[@zer0953]

Rhinoceros?? fuck yea

[@chili_phil]

Do you need a cut away guitar Billy? Nope, I got this. Nailed

[@AY-uf4oz]

I saw the SP show in Nov which I enjoyed. But I think I might actually prefer to see Billy perform solo with an acoustic guitar as he does here.

[@donaldclemmons5980]

That looks just like Robert Smiths signature Schecter Acoustic guitar with the star on it

[@miguelmelchior986]

That’s how you start an interview. She’s good..

[@ChannelZero1031]

10:34 I think this is more about him coming to terms with his own pathological Narcissism.

[@TheAlibabatree]

Exactly! I spotted it immediately.

[@adventurearyck64]

These are by far the most entertaining backup dancers! The little girl is on track to be the next Maddie Ziegler

[@jaketedesco9497]

Billy Corgan: The Prince Rogers Nelson of Grunge Rock.

[@jared7964]

That's like calling Prince the Billy Corgan of Disco.

[@jaketedesco9497]

@@jared7964 Yes!! And that is what Prince is... They're both innovative geniuses. And Billy has huge admiration for Prince. Have u ever heard the song Bambi?

[@jared7964]

@@jaketedesco9497 His S/T is my favorite album in pre Revolution era. What I am saying is SP was never really grunge as Prince wasn't really Disco even in the earliest era. SP was more of a proper alt rock band with the new wave, pop, goth and metal influences. And Prince obviously down with the funk/r&b scene before he took his own direction with it, too.

[@cdawg_sf]

Billy needs to drop some 90s hip hop, his kids are break dancers.

[@MrMd5555]

Dammit Bill @11:15 missed opportunity to say 'the world is a vampire'