Smashing Pumpkins

[mimimomo]

Was it just me, or did it seem like Billy Corgan didn't really want to be there?

It was like Michael Eavis had forced him to play or something. Compare his performance to Nick Cave's (who I stupidly missed to see the SPs), it just seems dead. Even when he played the guitar with his teeth, it was done really nonchalantly.

The crowd were really excited and he didn't really seem to care. He didn't interact with the crowd at all.

[JennieT]

I was really looking forward to their set and thought it was boring as hell! Got the impression that they couldn't be arsed. Very disappointing!!

[Spindles]

That's what you get from Billy, unfortunately, no point expecting anything else.

I enjoyed the classics though, tight performance as you'd expect.

[SonOfTroyMcClure]

I think its par for the course with him. Some frontmen are notoriously mute but I thought the set was very good, the bigger hits sounded great and I didn't find myself questioning his commitment at any point, I think it's just the impression he gives off. He's not Dave Grohl, after all.

[SirDaniel]

Really? He seemed like he was enjoying it to me. Definitely cracked a few smiles during the early part of the set and when Uli Roth came on for a guest solo, he looked like he was having the time of his life.

[Justiceforcedave]

I was down the front and he was smiling through most of it! Think he had a good time. That's just Billy Corgan for you!

[dentalplan]

Really? He seemed like he was enjoying it to me. Definitely cracked a few smiles during the early part of the set and when Uli Roth came on for a guest solo, he looked like he was having the time of his life.

Didn't realise that was who it was. I saw him setting up a guitar before the set so I automatically thought it was a roadie/guitar tech guy. Feel silly now.

But yeah he loved that, and he loved the adulation he received from the crowd, his ego was well fed. Plenty of smiling from Billy.

Also don't know how some thought (knew) they nailed it and some think it was boring or pompous or what not but that's just opinions I suppose.

[Matt87]

No I think Billy loved it. He was definitely cracking smiles a lot. As others have said, he's not one to interact much, but don't take that to mean he's not enjoying himself. I think he was taking aback by how much love they were getting. To be fair I thought they sounded great! As a band they all played excellently.

[Zoo Music Girl]

This was one of the results of the weekend for me: that I got to see Nick Cave from down the front and made it to Other in time for all four of the Pumpkins songs I wanted to hear! I thought they sounded great but yeah not a patch on the party at the Pyramid...

Still, it was a proper Glasto moment for when I found my best friend in the middle of the field. She'd been gutted we weren't seeing them together, as was I, so it got pretty emotional...

[Justiceforcedave]

This was one of the results of the weekend for me: that I got to see Nick Cave from down the front and made it to Other in time for all four of the Pumpkins songs I wanted to hear! I thought they sounded great but yeah not a patch on the party at the Pyramid...

Still, it was a proper Glasto moment for when I found my best friend in the middle of the field. She'd been gutted we weren't seeing them together, as was I, so it got pretty emotional...

I saw the first 15 min of Nick Cave which were magical (gutted I missed the rest) however because I gave myself 20 min to get to the Other stage (and I was on my own) I managed to get right to the front for The Smashing Pumpkins which was just too fucking incredible! I wouldn't have done it any differently if I had another chance

Glad you got to see the Pumpkins too!....looks like I'm gonna have to get myself a Nick Cave ticket now!

[Zoo Music Girl]

I saw the first 15 min of Nick Cave which were magical (gutted I missed the rest) however because I gave myself 20 min to get to the Other stage (and I was on my own) I managed to get right to the front for The Smashing Pumpkins which was just too fucking incredible! I wouldn't have done it any differently if I had another chance

Glad you got to see the Pumpkins too!....looks like I'm gonna have to get myself a Nick Cave ticket now!

Hooray Wondered if you might get to see a bit of both too. Looks like we got what we wanted!

Do yourself a favour and get a ticket for Nick Cave though. There are no words.

[Justiceforcedave]

Hooray Wondered if you might get to see a bit of both too. Looks like we got what we wanted!

Do yourself a favour and get a ticket for Nick Cave though. There are no words.

Yeah I watched it on Iplayer afterwards. It was something else!

[Vieuphoria]

What a load of bullshit. One of the best sets of the weekend. Billy is hardly renowned for his between-song-banter

[Justiceforcedave]

I really hope we get some heavier bookings in the future (even just smaller bands) they always seem to go down so well.

[GuitarManDan15]

Considering billy is notorious for being a moody sulky git he looked like he was having a great time and really enjoying himself. Seen them a few times before and I'm pretty sure he was having a whale of a time. He never really talks at gigs and if he's in a mood they've been known to play a ridiculously obscure set which they didn't

[formed a band]

I think its par for the course with him. Some frontmen are notoriously mute but I thought the set was very good, the bigger hits sounded great and I didn't find myself questioning his commitment at any point, I think it's just the impression he gives off. He's not Dave Grohl, after all.

Thank god

[willutalk]

I really hope we get some heavier bookings in the future (even just smaller bands) they always seem to go down so well.

I totally agree there mate!! The crowd always get so hyped up about heavier bands. RATM, Foo Fighters, Deftones, SOAD etc

[Troop Dogg]

I really hope we get some heavier bookings in the future (even just smaller bands) they always seem to go down so well.

Me too. It always seems like whenever a heavier band plays, the people who turn up are just relieved to have something to mosh to, so fully get into it. Thats how I feel anyway. Was good to be in the pits for Pumpkins and Dino Jnr this year.

[dirty_dog]

The Pumpkins fuckin nailed it they did!!!!

[Monkismo]

They were alright but failure to play Cherub Rock left me pretty pissed off.

[Justiceforcedave]

Kinda tempted to buy a wembley ticket. They're playing 1979

[r_eg]

Wow I must have been watching a different set. I've never seen Billy look so happy since they reunited. He was cracking out smiles left right and centre and lapping up the love from the crowd!

[JamesT977]

Yeah i'll never have anyone say anything bad about Billy Corgan! That was one of the best sets i saw the whole weekend Disarm, Tonight, Tonight, Butterfly with Bullet Wings back to back! Then Today and Zero how could that ever be a bad setlist? He did smile a good few times but from what i've heard Jake Bugg never smiled the whole time he played and everyone thought he was amazing....

[miss_renegade]

First half was bit boring for me, but the 2nd half was great!! Got a bit emotional when they played tonight tonight, sounded really sincere. Gave me Goosebumps!! Not too bothered they never played cherub rock as they played that last time I saw them

[hatman]

talking of heavier bands enter shikari were really good too. wonder why eavis won't book many heavy bands, when he does they always get amazing crowd reactions. would love to see ac/dc have a go at the pyramid headline