Metro Chicago
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Metro is a concert hall in Chicago, Illinois, United States, that plays host to a variety of local, regional and national emerging bands and musicians. The Metro was first opened in 1982. The capacity
Signage of venue (c. 2008)
The Smashing Pumpkins
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The Smashing Pumpkins is an American alternative rock band formed in Chicago in 1988 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billy Corgan, guitarist James Iha, bassist D'arcy Wretzky and drummer Jimmy Chamberl
Metro Chicago
…Metro began a long-standing relationship with Chicago's Jam Productions. In the 1990s the club booked grunge and alternative music. Material Issue, Smashing Pumpkins, Urge Overkill, Liz Phair and Veruca Salt began their careers in Metro. Seattle bands included Nirvana, Soundgarden and Mudhoney, and Los Angeles bands…
The Smashing Pumpkins performing in 2019; left to right: Jimmy Chamberlin, Billy Corgan, and James Iha
Vocalist Billy Corgan in 1992
Guitarist James Iha in 1995
Corgan performing at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island in January 1997, featuring a shaved head and his iconic "Zero" shirt