Pop Quiz with Taylor Hanson of Tinted Windows Aug 31, 2009
Tinted Windows probably isn't the most unusual supergroup in the history of rock 'n' roll, but it ranks up there with Bun E. Carlos from Cheap Trick on drums, James Iha from Smashing Pumpkins on guitar, Adam Schlesinger from Fountains of Wayne on bass and Taylor Hanson from pre-Jonas teen-pop idols Hanson on vocals. The group's self-titled album, a power-pop dream influenced by everyone from the Buzzcocks to the Knack, was released this year. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Police: Pa. man smashed Yankees affiliate's trophy Aug 29, 2009
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan will play a solo show Aug. 26 at Visalia s Tazzaria Coffee and Tea as part of a six-city tour of intimate venues. If you want to see him, you ve got to act quick. (Fresno Bee)
Arbiter rules for Jeremy Piven in the 'Speed-the-Plow' contract dispute Aug 28, 2009
MICHAEL KUCHWARA AP Drama Writer. 10:53 PM EDT, August 27, 2009. (FOX61, CT)
Not-so-political rally near Texas Capitol - this one's for new Robert Rodriguez film "Machete" Aug 28, 2009
3:52 PM EDT, August 27, 2009. A film crew shoots a political rally on location at Congress Avenue near the Texas state Capitol for the Robert Rodriguez action movie "Machete," Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, in Austin, Texas. (FOX61, CT)
2 founding members of Cuba's Buena Vista Social Club tuning up for 3-city tour of Brazil Aug 28, 2009
6:22 PM EDT, August 27, 2009. Tommy Lourif and Heikel Fabian, member of the musical group Buena Vista Social Club, rehearse ahead a Brazilian tour in Havana, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009. (FOX61, CT)
9/11 anniversary aims to become largest day of service, reviving 'unity and compassion' Aug 28, 2009
9/11 anniversary aims to become largest day of service, reviving 'unity and compassion. VERENA DOBNIK Associated Press Writer. (FOX61, CT)
Beyonce to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards; Wale to be part of house band Aug 28, 2009
11:02 AM EDT, August 27, 2009. FILE - In this June 22, 2009 file photo, singer Beyonce Knowles poses for pictures at a press conference where she announced her partnership with General Mills' Hamburger Helper with the goal of helping the organization Feeding America deliver meals to local food banks in New York. (FOX61, CT)
Ohio call for extras for new Denzel Washington movie draws hundreds, many looking00004000 for any job Aug 28, 2009
Ohio call for extras for new Denzel Washington movie draws hundreds, many looking for any job - WTIC. Ohio call for extras for new Denzel Washington movie draws hundreds, many looking for any job. (FOX61, CT)
Country singer Jack Ingram sets Guinness World Record for consecutive radio interviews: 215 Aug 27, 2009
3:35 PM EDT, August 26, 2009. (AP) Country singer Jack Ingram is talked out. (FOX61, CT)
Movie Review: 'Big Fan' offers a vivid portrait of an ordinary guy mired in sports geekdom Aug 27, 2009
CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Movie Critic. 6:57 PM EDT, August 26, 2009. (FOX61, CT)
Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump is arrested in Los Angeles on driver's license warrant Aug 27, 2009
2:59 PM EDT, August 26, 2009. This image provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department shows Patrick Stump, lead singer for the band, "Fall Out Boy," who was arrested early Wednesday Aug. 26, 2009, for driving without a license. (FOX61, CT)
Bob Dylan to release Christmas album; donates royalties to group that feeds the poor Aug 27, 2009
12:04 PM EDT, August 26, 2009. NEW YORK (AP) Bob Dylan is releasing his first Christmas album, and in the spirit of the holiday season, the legendary performer is donating his royalties to charity. (FOX61, CT)
A Rolling Stone Gathers Health Care and the Beatles Aug 27, 2009
"IT'S A JOKE -- the whole thing -- a parody of Solomonic governance. By the time all the various bills are combined, the health care will be a baby, not split in half, but in fourths and eights and fractions of eights.". So writes Matt Taibbi in Rolling Stone. (FOX61, CT)
Parker Posey has Lyme disease, withdraws from off-Broadway production Aug 27, 2009
5:13 PM EDT, August 26, 2009. FILE - In this March 15, 2009 file photo, actress Parker Posey attends the Metropolitan Opera 125th anniversary gala at Lincoln Center, in New York. (FOX61, CT)
Movie Review: Goldthwait pushes it in the truly twisted dark comedy 'World's Greatest Dad' Aug 27, 2009
Movie Review: Goldthwait pushes it in the truly twisted dark comedy 'World's Greatest Dad. CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Movie Critic. (FOX61, CT)
Ellie Greenwich, co-writer of 'Chapel of Love,' 'River Deep, Mountain High,' dies at age 68 Aug 27, 2009
NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writer. 3:25 PM EDT, August 26, 2009. (FOX61, CT)
BJC should bring more variety Aug 21, 2009
Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Black Crowes, Foo Fighters, Muse, 311, Phish, Stone Temple Pilots, Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam, Tool, Weezer, Aerosmith and the Beach Boys. What do all these artists have in common, other than being awesome. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Smashing Pumpkins pick new drummer after open call Aug 21, 2009
The Smashing Pumpkins have a new member of the band. PORTLAND, Oregon (AP) -The band posted on its Web site that 19-year-old Mike Byrne of Portland was chosen from the more than 1,000 drummers who responded to the group's open call to replace Jimmy Chamberlin. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Pumpkins' Corgan coming to Visalia coffeehouse Aug 19, 2009
Smashing Pumpkins pick new drummer after open call ... The Smashing Pumpkins have a new member of the band ... Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan will play a solo show Aug. 26 at Visalias Tazzaria Coffee and Tea as part of a six-city tour of intimate venues. (Fresno Bee)
Billy Corgan to play Visalia coffee shop Aug 18, 2009
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan will play a solo show Aug. 26 at Visalias Tazzaria Coffee and Tea as part of a six-city tour of intimate venues ... Corgan will play with Spirits in the Sky, a band he gathered earlier this year and which features new Smashing Pumpkins drummer Mike Byrne. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
New Album 'Cosmic Egg' Coming October 13th Aug 11, 2009
Moulder meanwhile brought a giant hessian sack of worldly producer experience to the table, filled of milestone works from the likes of My Bloody Valentine, The Smashing Pumpkins, Ride and Nine Inch Nails. From there the process transplanted to Los Angeles for recording proper to commence, a location that added another dimension of rich experience to Cosmic Egg, and the perfect place to make magic from one's own mind, a fact concisely reinforced in the resultant 50-odd minute suite. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Obituaries in the news Aug 8, 2009
Previous participants in the Samsung ATer Krush tour include Mariah Carey, Gavin Rossdale, Good Charlotte, LeAnn Rimes, Nelly, Smashing Pumpkins, Nas, Ludacris, Plain White T's, The Bravery, Kinky, Big and The All-American Rejects. Samsung ATer Krush kicked off on July 17, 2009 with chart-topping band Daughtry performing in Seattle for a special FREE concert, open to the public, at The Paramount Theatre that aired that night on ABC's late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
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Smashing Pumpkins - "Bullet With Butterfly Wings". Sonic Youth - "Incinerate". (IGN PS2)
Shoegaze's Golden Age Aug 6, 2009
Some prominent acts like The Smashing Pumpkins, while not being entirely shoegaze, have taken cues from the music s guitar warping tendencies. Chances are that shoegaze will have a long legacy because it proved that a guitar, a few chords, and a ton of effects are the only ingredients needed to create otherworldly psychedelia, no sitar necessary. (Suite101.com)
5Student Ordered to Pay $675,000 for Illegal Downloads» Aug 4, 2009
Tenenbaum said he downloaded and shared hundreds of songs by Nirvana, Green Day, The Smashing Pumpkins and other artists. The recording industry focused on only 30 songs in the case. (Fox News)
Download defendant: 'I did it' Jul 31, 2009
A Boston University graduate student accused of illegally swapping music online nonchalantly admitted in court Thursday that he has downloaded and shared hundreds of songs by Nirvana, Green Day, The Smashing Pumpkins and other artists. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Defendant in Mass. Music-Sharing Trial: `I Did It' Jul 31, 2009
BOSTON -- A Boston University graduate student accused of illegally swapping music online nonchalantly admitted in court Thursday that he has downloaded and shared hundreds of songs by Nirvana, Green Day, The Smashing Pumpkins and other artists. Joel Tenenbaum, 25, of Providence, R.I., was called to the stand by recording industry lawyers who accuse him of copyright infringement. (Newsmax)
Four members of famous bands step into a new arena together Jul 31, 2009
His bandmates are Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha, Fountains of Wayne bassist-songwriter Adam Schlesinger, and Cheap Trick drummer Bun E. Carlos. It seems like an odd combination at first glance, a patchwork of disparate parts that, by rock standards, cover three distinct generations: one former teen idol, one arena art-rocker, one unassuming pop genius, and one legend who made the girls at Budokan scream. (Boston Globe)
Wolfmother Back in America With New Album and Killers Tour Jul 23, 2009
Led by hirsute shredder Andrew Stockdale, the band cooked Cosmic Egg for three years, taking time to lock in a permanent lineup and build on the self-titled album that gave the world the insta-classic track "Woman." They recorded over the course of two months with heralded UK producer Alan Moulder (Smashing Pumpkins, The Killers, My Bloody Valentine). His sweeping and storied career as an iconic record-maker coupled with Wolfmother's immortal song craft add up to nothing short of a rip in the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Message of hope Jul 23, 2009
The band has played in numerous regional shows with high profile bands such as Smashing Pumpkins. Beyond its guitars and choruses, Moneta's message of hope has been the central motivating factor of the band's endeavors, a news release said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Married Too Young? Jul 20, 2009
Taylor just announced his musical side project, Tinted Windows, the band he formed with Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha, Cheap Trick drummer Bun E. Carlos, and Fountains of Wayne bassist Adam Schlesinger. Check back this fall to see if the band and the marriage survived the summer gigs. (Fox News)
Happy returns Jul 17, 2009
Eric Avery Played bass with bands including Smashing Pumpkins, Garbage and Alanis Morissette (whom he dated) but failed an audition to replace Metallica's Jason Newsted in the metal behemoth. Stephen Perkins Followed Farrell into Porno for Pyros and contributed percussion to songs by Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against the Machine and Nine Inch Nails. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
Triple J poll keeps on rockin' in a man's world Jul 14, 2009
The only women to appear in any notable capacity were The White Stripes' drummer Meg White (Seven Nation Army, number 20), Massive Attack guest vocalists Elizabeth Fraser (Teardrop, 22) and Shara Nelson (Unfinished Sympathy, 93), Pixies bassist Kim Deal (Where Is My Mind, 29), Smashing Pumpkins bassist D'arcy Wretzky (1979, 35; Bullet with Butterfly Wings, 51; Today, 78), and Pulp keyboardist Candida Doyle (Common People, 81). And that's it. (The Age, Australia)
Triple j hottest 100 of all time Jul 12, 2009
35 1979 - Smashing Pumpkins ... 51 Bullet With Butterfly Wings - Smashing Pumpkins ... 78 Today - Smashing Pumpkins. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
Vic Chestnutt and Victoria Williams Jul 9, 2009
Three years later she helped put together a second tribute album, Sweet Relief II: Gravity Of The Situation, with the likes of R.E.M., the Smashing Pumpkins and Madonna (with Joe Henry) covering Chesnutt songs. Williams and Chesnutt duetted on the final track, God Is Good, a song Chesnutt wrote about songwriting itself, inspired by one of his favourite poets, Wallace Stevens. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Bay Area radio music directors pick the hits Jul 1, 2009
A: Some notable Live 105 staples and spin leaders include Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kings of Leon, Offspring, Killers, Linkin Park, Nirvana, Depeche Mode, Incubus, the Cure, Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Silversun Pickups, Sublime and Smashing Pumpkins. Q: Who is your pick for the breakout act of 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Silenced Voice Jun 28, 2009
Saxon, who performed the tune's snarling vocals, recently had been working on new music with Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins. His widow, Sabrina Saxon, told fans on Facebook, "For those of you who never got 00004000 to know him, I'm so sorry.". (New York Post -- Gossip)
Today's Best bets Jun 28, 2009
"RIP! A Remix Manifesto" explores the clash of copyright law and popular music in the information age through the story of Girl Talk, the vehicle of electronic musician Gregg Gillis, who has used the music of Notorious BIG, Elton John, The Smashing Pumpkins and even Neutral Milk Hotel to create catchy, chart-topping mash-ups. or. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Blink-182, Weezer To Headline 2009 Virgin Mobile Free Fest Jun 25, 2009
Franz Ferdinand, Taking Back Sunday, Public Enemy, more also join August 30 show in Maryland (VHI.com -- Music News)
NewCelebrity birthdays for the week of June 7-13 Jun 4, 2009
Actress Larisa Oleynik ("3rd Rock From The Sun," "Boy Meets World) is 28. Actor Michael Cera ("Juno," "Arrested Development") is 21. June 8: Comedian Jerry Stiller is 82. Comedian-talk show host Joan Rivers is 76. Actor James Darren is 73. Actor Bernie Casey is 70. Singer Nancy Sinatra is 69. Singer Chuck Negron (Three Dog Night) is 67. Singer Boz Scaggs is 65. Actor Don Grady ("My Three Sons") is 65. Guitarist Mick Box of Uriah Heep is 62. Actress Sonia Braga is 59. Actress Kathy Baker ("Picket... (Florida Times-Union)
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Let the players walk out to Smashing Pumpkins' Zero or the opening riff from Thunderstruck or whatever. Builds suspense. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Guitar Hero 5 Band Reveal May 28, 2009
SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. Eight bands you'll be rocking out to announced here. (IGN PS2)
Eminem's 'Relapse' CD a waste May 23, 2009
This ad hoc quartet is made up of singer Taylor Hanson, the poster boy from the sibling trio Hanson; guitarist James Iha from Smashing Pumpkins; bass player Adam Schlesinger from Fountains of Wayne; and drummer Bun E. Carlos from Cheap Trick. All that's missing is Rick Springfield. (Erie Times-News, PA)
The Dead Weather and Tinted Windows join the supergroup ranks May 22, 2009
Taylor Hanson of Hanson, Cheap Trick drummer Bun E. Carlos, Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha, and Fountains of Wayne bassist Adam Schlesinger released their fizzy self-titled debut album last month and plan to tour this summer. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Internationally Acclaimed Spiritual Teacher and Author, Sonia Choquette, to Guest on 'Bare Naked with Nora Klaver' May 16, 2009
She has also been a personal intuitive advisor to such New Age Leaders as Louise Hay, Caroline Myss, Dr. Wayne Dyer and pop icon Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins rock band. Ms. Choquette is highly trained and apprenticed in both the Psychic Arts and Metaphysical Law and was educated at the University of Denver, as well as the Sorbonne in Paris. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
The Evolution of Grunge Music May 15, 2009
Siamese Dream by Smashing Pumpkins. Dust by Screaming Trees. (Suite101.com)
Clear Channel Radio Opens New York's Newest Exclusive Performance Space May 13, 2009
The theaters inaugural live performance tonight is Tinted Windows the new super group including Taylor Hanson of Hanson, James Iha of Smashing Pumpkins, Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick, and Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne. The theater will also play host to up-and-coming artists not yet heard on radio. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
MySpace Music Presents The List Concert Featuring Green Day May 7, 2009
Past shows have included My Chemical Romance, The Roots, LCD Soundsystem, Smashing Pumpkins, Taking Back Sunday, and Serj Tankian. Approximately 300 MySpace users will be granted admittance to the special Green Day concert for free thanks to The List presented by Sunkist. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hef's Historic Night May 5, 2009
Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha and Taylor Hansen hanging out together poolside at L.A's The Standard last Sunday, talking about the possibility of starting a new band. Sporting dark designer shades, black denim shorts and a white top, Kelly Monaco spotted enjoying a cocktail at Palms Pool & Bungalows on Tuesday afternoon. (Fox News)
Green Day tix May 8 May 5, 2009
Singer-guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tre Cool worked on the album for two years with producer Butch Vig (Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins). The first single, Know Your Enemy was released April 16. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Royalty ruling looms for radio stations, musicians May 4, 2009
In one corner of the ring, we have big names like Bono - no stranger to fighting against perceived injustice - and others like Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan, who are speaking out about the fact that radio stations (not including Internet, satellite, or cable stations) don't have to compensate recording artists when they play their music. A group called musicFIRST (Fairness in Radio Starting Today) Coalition, a collection of music industry organizations including the Recording Industry... (Boston Globe)
'Tinted Windows' May 1, 2009
James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins), Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne) and Bun E. Carlos (Cheap Trick) fill out the rest of the lineup. And they've picked a good name, something nice and bland, to go with their relative obscurity. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Green Day Announces Venues for Upcoming Summer Tour! Apr 29, 2009
Singer-guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tre Cool have been at work writing, arranging, and recording 21st Century Breakdown since early 2006 with producer Butch Vig (Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins). The first single, "Know Your Enemy" is the No. 1 track at Alternative radio the band's ninth No. 1 single at the format, making them the artist with the second most No. 1's of all-time at Alternative. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Newsweek: Meet rock music's newest supergroup Apr 28, 2009
And with guitarist (41, formerly of Smashing Pumpkins), bassist (also 41, from Fountains of Wayne) and drummer (57) as his new bandmates, it's no wonder ... " When Schlesinger joined Hanson and his brothers at a songwriting retreat in Oklahoma, the concept for Tinted Windows was born. Together, Hanson, Schlesinger and Iha approached Bun E. Carlos, who, to their surprise, said yes. "We were all fans of each other's records," Hanson says. "There are so many kinships between the music we've all... (MSNBC -- Music)
Best bets: Soloist hopes to strike a chord Apr 20, 2009
Music What happens when you combine Smashing Pumpkins James Iha, Hansons Taylor Hanson, Cheap Trick drummer Bun E. Carlos and Fountains of Wayne bassist Adam Schlesinger. You get the new supergroup, Tinted Windows, which is releasing its first self-titled album. (MSNBC -- News)
Silversun Pickups: Swoon CD Review Apr 17, 2009
It is not hard to see why their sound often invokes memories from fans of when the Smashing Pumpkins ruled the world. It is obvious that the band s sound is not for everyone. (Suite101.com)
Corgan highlights dark side of stardom Apr 14, 2009
Somewhere in the early to middle part of the '90s, depending on whether you prefer Siamese Dream or Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan peaked as an artist ... Smashing Pumpkins records sold by the millions, his iconic Zero shirt sold almost as well, and he even had a guest spot on The Simpsons ... Take for example back in January, when Corgan decided to unveil a new Smashing Pumpkins song in a Super Bowl commercial for Hyundai. (Daily Collegian, PA)
State of Play hits theaters; 'Catch' returns Apr 13, 2009
The band, who is often compared to the Smashing Pumpkins is back with a new album, Swoon, and those songs are probably coming soon to a moody network drama near you. Hear them now, before you forever associate them with a TV cop show. (MSNBC -- News)
Green Day to Release "Know Your Enemy" on April 16th, 2009 Apr 11, 2009
Singer-guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tre Cool have been at work writing, arranging, and recording 21st Century Breakdown since early 2006 and are currently making finishing touches with producer Butch Vig, who is known for his work with Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Garbage, and many others. Documents and/or Photos available for this release. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
PLAYLIST: Check out these intriguing tracks Apr 7, 2009
Three power pop generations Cheap Trick, Fountains of Wayne, Smashing Pumpkins and Hanson converge. Ju Ju Man Webb Wilder. (USA Today -- Life)
A look at candidates Apr 6, 2009
But Lute Olson would be Smashing Pumpkins down in Tucson if he thought Livengood was even thinking about hiring his old arch nemesis to coach on the floor that bears Lute's name. Josh Pastner. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Put me in, Coach! I’m ready to play …. today! Apr 4, 2009
The Smashing Pumpkins. Red Hot Chili Peppers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Virgin Fest eyes move to Merriweather Post from Pimlico Apr 4, 2009
The Virgin Fest has called Baltimore its exclusive U.S. home for the last three summers and drew acts such as 80s rockers the Police, Bob Dylan, Kanye West and the Smashing Pumpkins. Hotel managers near Pimlico say they ve enjoyed full-occupancy at the time of the concert and any move would leave a negative impact on their August business. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Warner, Sony Tap Billy Corgan for $2 Billion Fight With CBS, Clear Channel Apr 3, 2009
April 3 (Bloomberg) -- Music distributors , and enlisted the Smashing Pumpkins. Clear Channel Communications Inc., and sent out , the owner of WOVO Radio, whose in Glasgow, Kentucky, advertises lots of great music. (Bloomberg)
Seattle band visiting Butte Apr 3, 2009
With two independently released CDs in 2007 ("The Hope EP") and 2008 ("Heroes"), and numerous regional shows with high profile bands such as Smashing Pumpkins, the band is setting its sights high. But, beyond its music, it supports local charities and promotes involvement in community programs thus its support of Mariah's Challenge in the Butte show. (Montana Standard, MT)
