| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 31, 2026, 11:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | July 31, 2026, 11:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/music/2026/07/31/smashing-pumpkins-review-lollapalooza-olivia-rodrigo-yungblud |
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The Smashing Pumpkins smashed expectations of their Friday finale.
In the tough battle of Billy vs. “Brat,” Chicago’s alt rock heroes held their
own and brought in a respectable crowd — and not just people born in the 1900s.
Their 17-song set spanned generations, too, drawing on old stalwarts like ...