Nobody's ego will ever come close to Billy Corgan's (Smashing Pumpkins) - he is so self-absorbed his hair fell out. I saw them twice during their original run; the first time, at the Dome in 96, I recall some pretty arrogant stage banter but it was such a rocking show I didn't really care, but then I saw them again right before they dismantled, at Summersault in 2000, and it was pathetic because they had lost all their cachet by that point and he was STILL full of himself. I remember thinking "good riddance" as they finally exited the stage after boring everyone to sleep with the crappy material from that Machines of the Gods CD. Small wonder Corgan's attempt to bring SP back last year was unsuccessful.
Anyway.
I would have given my left nut to be at that show last night and I am very jealous of those who were. KW definitely has an ego but I think it's all part of the act. I don't think I'd hang out with the guy but I like his music and it sounds like he put on a great show. Lucky SOBs.
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