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April 23, 2008 - Smashing Pumpkins honored in L.A.

Check out these exclusive photos of Billy and Jimmy being inducted into the legendary Rockwalk in L.A. today.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan reluctantly accepted a low-grade honor in Hollywood on Wednesday, after revealing that he had spent a lot of time wondering whether it was "a silly thing."

Corgan and bandmate Jimmy Chamberlin placed their hands in wet cement for the Rockwalk, a shrine of sorts outside a music instrument shop. A hundred or so fans turned up, outnumbered by the media and assorted band hangers-on.

"I'm so used to bad vibes, people hating our band and throwing things at us. So it's strange to be honored," Corgan told the crowd.

"I had to think about it. I had to really lay in bed and think, 'Is this a good thing? Is this a silly thing?' I'm really honored. I'm really touched."

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Look at the size of those hands!
Friday, May 9, 2008 - 8:08 am - prinzo1
That's why the guitar is his bitch!
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hands
Friday, May 2, 2008 - 4:14 pm - eldoogle
they're big.
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funny billy
Thursday, May 1, 2008 - 10:57 pm - FoxyGirl
it's so funny he said that, of course people love him. they pumpkins were hailed in downtown Minneapolis, MN (my home) on 7/17/98 to a free concert and honored by the city. it was a truly amazing site to see.
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Congratulation
Thursday, May 1, 2008 - 5:43 am - luke47
Congratulations, now you're inducted into the Rock Walk of L.A. You're a legend now!!
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Great stuff
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 1:42 pm - RobinBoer
Guys, you are magic in music, thanks for everything!!!
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we know
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 1:56 pm - joaopedro7
that you are the best
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dude
Monday, April 28, 2008 - 6:37 pm - parhelion
now I have the Rolling Stones "Pink" in my head. Which is NOT a bad thing. Kudos, guys. KUDOS!!! Enjoy. Take a break, and keep doin' your wicked wicked lovely thing!
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Congratulations!
Monday, April 28, 2008 - 2:14 pm - pomme_
They totally deserve this recognition and it is not silly at all. However, I do respect Billy's honesty. And it would have been amazing to see them all there. But like Billy said, you can keep the door open but you cannot make anyone walk through it.
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Its not a silly thing!
Monday, April 28, 2008 - 10:37 am - butterfly1
I am really glad that they accepted this in the way that it was meant. I can see what Billy was thinking though as to whether it would actually mean anything or turn out to be anything positive? I'm sure it's a good thing for the guys to think these things through as they have had to put up with a lot of crap over the years too.
It did seem to be tinged with a little sadness too though with it only being Billy & Jimmy. But I really think that everything happens for a reason and things are going really good for the band at the moment & the 2 members that stuck it out where honoured again as they should be!
I have to say too, I wish it was "Smashing Pumpkins Day" everyday, even though in my little world, it already is ;-)
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HUMBLENESS IS NEXT TO GODLINESS!
Sunday, April 27, 2008 - 10:06 pm - bjthepumpkinguy
...and that's smashing pumpkins!

THE FLAGBEARERS OF REAL MUSIC!
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