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== Banter ==
== Notes ==
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*Billy Corgan frequented Medusa’s as a teenager. Located on Sheffield at School Street, Medusa’s was the only consistent all-ages music club in Chicago. Billy met pre-Pumpkins bandmates Greg Bates and (later) Ron Roesing at Medusa’s circa 1984/85. He also befriended a girl who was dating a singer/guitarist named Len Ayala (formerly of local punk band Product 19). Not long after they were introduced, Billy and Len started recording together at Len’s house. After a few successful sessions, Len suggested that his friend join them. Enter James Iha!
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*One account of the June 1989 Medusa’s show says SP wore black velvet capes onstage during their performance
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== Photos & Memorabilia ==
[[Image:Tsp1989-06-xx.jpg|250px|left]]

Latest revision as of 05:27, 2 October 2024

The Smashing Pumpkins
Date 1989-06-10
Venue Medusa's
Location Chicago, IL, US
Venue Type Club
Capacity Unknown
Lineup Corgan, Iha, Wretzky, Chamberlin
Order of Bands Unknown
Unsurfaced Recordings
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Setlist


Notes

  • Billy Corgan frequented Medusa’s as a teenager. Located on Sheffield at School Street, Medusa’s was the only consistent all-ages music club in Chicago. Billy met pre-Pumpkins bandmates Greg Bates and (later) Ron Roesing at Medusa’s circa 1984/85. He also befriended a girl who was dating a singer/guitarist named Len Ayala (formerly of local punk band Product 19). Not long after they were introduced, Billy and Len started recording together at Len’s house. After a few successful sessions, Len suggested that his friend join them. Enter James Iha!
  • One account of the June 1989 Medusa’s show says SP wore black velvet capes onstage during their performance

Photos & Memorabilia

Tsp1989-06-xx.jpg