THERE ARE so many awesome Billy Corgan Fail quotes, but I think my all-time favorite has got to be this gem from a Rolling Stone interview: “Do I belong in the conversation about the best artists in the world? My answer is, yes, I do.” Whoa there, Big Bill! Is it not enough to have sold almost 20 million records and made a couple of really good albums? After all, how many of us who were reasonably sentient in the ’90s can forget the first time we heard Siamese Dream? Not many, judging from the fact that every time Corgan is able to duct together some version of the Smashing Pumpkins they end up headlining huge shows like this. In tow are My Chemical Romance, Phoenix, the Black Keys and Broken Bells, most of whom I’d venture to guess were in some way influenced by the Pumpkins.
HP Pavilion, San Jose
Friday, 7pm
$39.50–$59.50
