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Smashing Pumpkins Shine at Lollapalooza Amid Turmoil

4/10/2025

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In 1994, The Smashing Pumpkins took the stage at Lollapalooza, stepping in after the tragic loss of Kurt Cobain. Frontman Billy Corgan candidly shared his struggles with audience hostility, fueled by memories of school bullying. Despite the tension, the festival blossomed into one of the most memorable and largest in its history.

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Story summary

In 1994, The Smashing Pumpkins took the stage at Lollapalooza, stepping in after the tragic loss of Kurt Cobain. Frontman Billy Corgan candidly shared his struggles with audience hostility, fueled by memories of school bullying. Despite the tension, the festival blossomed into one of the most memorable and largest in its history.