Billy Corgan wrote that Katsis “deserves immense credit for helping to usher in the alternative revolution of the 80’s and 90’s and beyond”
Melissa Auf der Maur also joined the band for their first appearance at their hometown festival in 32 years
They also broke out the first ever live performance of ‘War Dreams of Itself’, and played ‘Dorian’ for the first time since 2015
It comes after he recently revealed he was keen to bring the band's ‘A Night of Mellon Collie And Infinite Sadness’ live show to the venue
He also plans to “remix and remaster” all the songs on the ‘Mary Star Of The Sea’ album
"Excited to have a great group of contemporary artists covering SP tracks," the Pumpkins said of the "ambitious" project – which also features Yonaka, Alice Glass, Palaye Royale and more
"We’ve always believed in the power of music to be a unifying principle," said Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin
"He was a Debbie Downer and ruining the vibe"
“It’s a no-doubter for us. We just haven’t been asked yet"
The event featured a coffin, a eulogy, and the first live performance of ‘Here Is No Why’ since 1997
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