INTERVIEW: The Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan Shines Light On Military Vets With New Tour

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Billy Corgan writes songs for The Smashing Pumpkins. He writes storylines for the wrestling outfit TNA Impact. And now the 48 year-old front man, with the help of friend and tour-mate Marilyn Manson, will attempt to re-write the discussion for how we look at Veterans who serve our country. The Pumpkins and Manson will kick off a tour this summer, and at each stop, there will be a campaign roll-out for "New Beginnings: Reaching America's Vets."

During Live Nation's "National Concert Day," Corgan and Colonel David W. Sutherland, U.S. Army (Ret.) talked about the partnership between the band and the Easter Seals Dixon Center.