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They began in the late 1980s at a Polish bar on the Northwest Side, two aspiring art-rockers in thrift-store paisley and black jeans, accompanied only by a drum machine, calling themselves the Smashing Pumpkins. When they played their first show as a four-piece band at Metro in Wrigleyville a few months later, their leader -- a tall, slouching guitarist named Billy Corgan -- was so nervous he was shaking. He and the band made $50 that night. But albums by the quartet -- Corgan, guitarist James Iha, drummer Jimmy Chamberlin and bassist D'Arcy Wretzky, who was replaced by Melissa Auf Der Maur -- went on to sell more than 22 million copies worldwide. Their 1995 release, "Mellon Collie and the I...
They began in the late 1980s at a Polish bar on the Northwest Side, two aspiring art-rockers in thrift-store paisley and black jeans, accompanied only by a drum machine, calling themselves the Smashing Pumpkins. When they played their first show as a four-piece band at Metro in Wrigleyville a few months later, their leader -- a tall, slouching guitarist named Billy Corgan -- was so nervous he was shaking. He and the band made $50 that night. But albums by the quartet -- Corgan, guitarist James Iha, drummer Jimmy Chamberlin and bassist D'Arcy Wretzky, who was replaced by Melissa Auf Der Maur -- went on to sell more than 22 million copies worldwide. Their 1995 release, "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness," was proclaimed album of the year by Time, Rolling Stone and Spin. They have won Grammy Awards and headlined the Lollapalooza rock festival in 1994. In 1998, they gave all the proceeds (more than $2 million) from their North American tour to charity. The Pumpkins first broke up in 2000. Corgan then released a solo record, formed and disbanded Zwan and then, with Chamberlin and other musicians, reformed the Pumpkins.
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Rams Head Live, 9:30 Club ranked among top-selling in the world
The Baltimore SunThe 9:30 Club in DC, Rams Head Live in Baltimore and Rams Head on Stage in Annapolis, are among the highest-grossing clubs in the world, according to Pollstar. The 9:30 Club ranks in second place, and Rams Head in 11th place in the trade magazine's...Tags: Annapolis, New York City, Alexandria (Alexandria, Virginia), 1st Mariner Arena, Music
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Best week ever: Baltimore events, music, movies and more
Everything you need to know about what's going on this week.
MOVIES OPENING (Friday; subject to change)
Johnny English Reborn
The Mighty Macs
Paranormal Activity 3
The Three Musketeers
NOTABLE TV
MONDAY
Talking Dead (series debut; midnight; AMC)
The...Tags: J. Cole, Cartoons, Timonium, Heart (music group), Tyler Perry
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October 17 - October 23 in nightlife: J. Cole, Double Dagger, Jackson Browne
The Baltimore SunThe third Baltimore Beer Week came to a close Sunday. Over 300 tastings, homebrewing competitions and lectures were squeezed into the event's 11 days, sending thousands of beer lovers to bars in the city and the county. How did this year's event...Tags: J. Cole, Dining and Drinking, Heart (music group), Fine Arts, Jackson Browne
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Concert news: Wale, Chromeo, Natalie Cole, Anthrax, Bryan Adams announce area shows
The Baltimore SunThis week the Smashing Pumpkins, Wale, Natalie Cole, Bryan Adams, Anthrax, and even Pauly Shore announced upcoming regional concerts. Wale, who's touring with new album "Ambition," has two area shows coming up: first, he'll open for Lupe Fiasco at...Tags: File Sharing, Wiz Khalifa, Timonium, Worship (music group), Dom (music group)
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TV on the Radio, Cee Lo Green, Black Keys to headline 2011 Virgin Mobile Freefest
The Baltimore SunTV on the Radio, Cee Lo Green, the Black Keys and Patti Smith are among the headliners at this year’s Virgin Mobile FreeFest, which returns to Merriweather Post Pavilion Sept. 10, organizers will announce today. The announcement follows months of...Tags: Music Theater, Rihanna, Richard Branson, Radio, Mass Media
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Meet the Band: Sonic Bloom
Hometown Baltimore Members Rory Brennan, drums; Dave Fullerton, guitar; Dillon Sullivan, vocals; Eric Courtney, bass Founded in 2005 Style experimental rock Influenced by Radiohead, Incubus, Primus, Smashing Pumpkins, Mogwai Notable It'll only be...Tags: Radiohead (music group)
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Meet the Band: Elise Major
Hometown Baltimore Members Elise Major, vocals, guitar and piano; Theron Day, bass; Evan Anderson, lead guitar; Alex Straiter, drums Founded 2008 Style rock Influenced by Led Zeppelin, Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead Notable...Tags: Led Zeppelin (music group), Radiohead (music group), Foo Fighters (music group), Music Industry
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Meet the Band: David Andrew Smith
Hometown Ellicott City MembersDavid Andrew Smith, vocals and guitar; Spencer Greer, bass; and Donovan Taylor, drums Founded2003 Stylerock Influenced byRadiohead, Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, the Beatles, Incubus NotableSmith released his first solo...Tags: Radiohead (music group), Ellicott City
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Furious Love Kids
Hometown // Baltimore Current members // Jim Mengel, guitar; Matt Anderson, bass; Tim Ford, vocals; Mike Franklin, guitar; Dale Smith, keyboards; Garrett Adler, drums Founded in // 2003 Style // psychedelic pop rock Influenced by // Pink...Tags: Station North, Radiohead (music group), Pink Floyd (music group), Matt Anderson
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aFreudianSlip
Sun ReporterHometown: Baltimore Current members: Billy Fisher, vocals; Dan Douglass, guitar; Jeremy Hayes, bass; Steve Sladki, drums Founded in: 2004 Style: hard rock/metal Influenced by: Stone Temple Pilots, Smashing Pumpkins, Alice in Chains, Jane's...Tags: Jane's Addiction (music group)
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Earthtone
Sun ReporterHometown: Annapolis Current members: Marshall Bausum, bass; Andrew Bianculli, guitar, vocals; Tommy Bradel, drums and vocals; Rick Casali, guitar and vocals; Colin "Colper" Stodd, percussion Founded in: 1999 Style: indie roots rock Influenced by:...Tags: Annapolis, Bruce Springsteen, Phish (music group), Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan
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Celebrity calendar: A guide to celeb appearances in Chicago
We're working on making an actual calendar for upcoming celebrity appearances in the Chicago area. Until then, I'll be updating this blog entry with any celeb appearances I hear about. And if you know about one that isn't listed below, email it to...
Tags: Kelly Clarkson, J. Cole, River North, O.A.R. (music group), Lupe Fiasco
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