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Random Sat Oct 24 2009

Gothageddon: A Puppet Show by Billy Corgan

Ever wonder what Billy Corgan does in his spare time? Here's the harsh reality: He plays with puppets. Last night, he put on a puppet show entitled "Gothageddon" - a wrestling match including doll versions of himself, Robert Smith, Amanda Palmer, and Peter Murphy. The show was preceded by a two-hour video chat with long-time Corgan collaborator Linda Strawberry, photographer Kristin Burns and Kat Turner, Billy's personal chef. Seriously. Check out the ridiculousness below (all voices done by The Bald One himself), complete with a James Iha appearance at the end.

Click here to watch the post-show puppet interviews.

Stephanie Griffin / Comments (2)

EasternMind / October 25, 2009 2:09 AM

Haha, I love Billy Corgan!

This was so funny, and Madame Strawberry answered one of my questions during the preshow video chat, too! Super cool, and super funny!

Ronald Roesing / October 26, 2009 10:54 AM

What, no room for me in that ring Billy?

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