Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has reacted to police being called to the band’s recent performance at the house they filmed the “1979” video at in Studio City, CA.
“Great times in LaLa. Appreciation to those that came out to the Troubador. And apologies to those in Studio City for the disturbance of our nihilistic noize. ‘‘Twas a full moon and something just gets into the blood. And respect to the police, who let us finish the set. Mendacious as our conclusion was. #smashingpumpkins @smashingpumpkins.”
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Smashing Pumpkins touring bassist Jack Bates revealed that his father Peter Hook, the legendary bassist from Joy Division and New Order, recently got in a fist fight at a Peter Hook and the Light show. Bates discussed the incident during a recent Smashing Pumpkins KROQ interview.
Billy Corgan said, “Should we break news about Jack’s father’s dust up?”
James Iha added, “Yeah, that’s good. Let’s bring Jack to the microphone. Bass player Jack Bates.”
Jack Bates said, “My father is a musician.”
James added, “A legendary musician from Joy Division and New Order.”
Jack said, “He got in a fist fight, I believe so, obviously I wasn’t there, but I’ve heard about it second hand. It was at the show, he got into the crowd, and got into it with someone.”
“I think it’s pretty cool.”
“If I’m scrapping at 62, that would be cool.”
