Smashing Pumpkins

Roy Cornelius Smith sings the role of Tristan in “Tristan und Isolde” at the Herbst Theatre, presented by the new nonprofit Claude Heater Foundation. (Courtesy photo)

Aug. 26-28: Tristan und Isolde, Joey Dosik, South Pacific, Walk Off The Earth, Slayer, Smashing Pumpkins, Joseph Lustig & Lauren Mayer, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Rudy

SUNDAY, AUG. 26 Tristan und Isolde: World-class talents appear in a concert…

 

The Smashing Pumpkins’ frontman has taken a different tack, and name, on the solo album “Ogilala.” (Courtesy Alpha Pan)

Meet William Patrick Corgan

Smashing Pumpkins bandleader Billy Corgan is reintroducing himself to fans this year.…

 

Marilyn Manson sings bluesy material on his newest recording “The Pale Emperor.” (Courtesy photo)

Marilyn Manson resurrected

On the phone late at night from his native Los Angeles, Marilyn…

 

COURTESY PHOTOBilly Corgan brings the Smashing Pumpkins to San Francisco this week.

Billy Corgan gets in catfight with Anderson Cooper over good cause

At 47, Smashing Pumpkins bandleader Billy Corgan has suffered backlash from fickle…

COURTESY PHOTOBilly Corgan brings the Smashing Pumpkins to San Francisco this week.

Billy Corgan’s taking stock

Chicago alternative-scene heroes Smashing Pumpkins have endured countless lineup changes, even breakups,…