The Smashing Pumpkins have played their first comeback gig since their farewell show in Chicago back in 2000. Their previously reported and much anticipated live return took place at the Grand Rex in Paris last night, and comprised a three hour set in which the band played tracks from their forthcoming album 'Zeitgeist' as well as some classics such as 'Bullet With Butterfly Wings' and 'Cherub Rock'.
Only frontman Billy Corgan and drummer Jimmy Chamberlain remain from the band's original line up, and the new members - a female keyboardist and bassist, and a male guitarist - have not yet been named. Finishing the show, Corgan told the crowd: "Thank you very much for coming to see our first show back. From our hearts god bless you, see you all on the Champs-Elysees."