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Melissa Auf der Maur | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan

Melissa Auf der Maur | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan

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In this deeply personal conversation, Billy Corgan and Melissa Auf der Maur reunite after 25 years to unpack the full story: how a $1 Tuesday night show sparked one of rock's most unlikely friendships, how Billy secretly recommended Melissa to Courtney Love, and why she almost said no — twice. The two dive into the early days of the Smashing Pumpkins, the chaos of underground rock clubs, Courtney's Hollywood pivot that gutted the band, the rise of grunge, and how a single moment of pure rock-and-roll intensity changed both of their lives.

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Both artists have their own stories to tell. By my estimate they were as respectful of each other as possible given the crucible of the 1990s in which these these events took place

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