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The Smashing Pumpkins Inducted Into Rock Walk Of Fame

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The Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan and Jimmy Chamberlin have been inducted into the ‘Rock Walk’ in Hollywood, Los Angeles.

A rock version of the actual walk of fame, but much smaller and outside a record shop, musicians honoured dip their hands in cement and leave their imprint behind as a lasting legacy.

Speaking to reporters after the ceremony, Corgan admitted he had a difficult time about whether to accept the honour.

He said: "I'm so used to bad vibes, people hating our band and throwing things at us. So it's strange to be honoured.

"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 honoured. I'm really touched."

Importantly, Corgan said that early Pumpkins members James Iha and D’Arcy Wretzky should have been invited to the ceremony.

"They should be here today. This is part of their legacy too,” he added.

Click through the images below to see Billy and James being inducted.
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  • Use some old spice and stop shaving your pits it will prevent the sweaty pits. This could be a sign of growing feminism. Are you in denial Mr. Corgan? Also you resemble a monkey scratching your head with massive sweaty puddles between your arms and body. Congratulations as well for your induction onto the ”rock walk.” I’ll be sure to fill your hand prints in with Old-Spice antiperspirant so you will always know where some could be found for your sweating man-canyons. Good luck.

    ~ by Dr. Phil 4/24/2008

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  • Agreed! Picture 9 he has hideously sweaty armpits!!

    ~ by Wordsworth 4/24/2008

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  • i love you pumpkin girls and boys because we love the smashing pumpkins. yoohoooo

    ~ by of the grey skies 5/19/2008

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