Today may be the greatest day for any SP fan’s out there.  Billy Corgan and the gang have recently announced the dates for the upcoming 20th anniversary tour.

The tour reportedly is to start in smaller venues in August, with “unique sets and songs” and then graduates to larger venues in  November.

“The 20th Anniversary shows will be magical… We are already working on lots of surprises,” writes Corgan on the bands website.

The smashing pumpkins officially broke up in 2001.  Billy Corgan has been slowly trying to revive the band since 2006.  Drummer Jimmy Chamberlin is the only other original member involved in the reunion.  Former members D’Arcy Wretzky and James Iha are reportedly not participating.

A reissue of their debut album is slated for next year. After being pushed back.  The band is expected to continue touring in support of the re-release.  However only one 2009 date has been booked for August in Hammond, Indiana at the Horsehoe Casino.

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