The public had been assuming that the Smashing Pumpkins frontman had an issue with Nirvana's Kurt Cobain in the past, but the former recently clarified his previous comments, saying it was taken out of context by some people.
In a previous conversation with Apple Music 1's Zane Lowe, the singer commended the late musician, saying he had "so much talent" to the point that it was frightening. He also compared his level of creativity to John Lennon and even Prince.
He later noted that he cried when Cobain passed away in the 90s because he "lost" his greatest opponent, and he wanted to beat the best.
"I don't want to win the championship because it's just me and a bunch of jabronis, to use a wrestling term," he added. (via Loudwire)
Billy Corgan Clarifies Kurt Cobain Comments
Following his interview with Apple Music 1, many fans assume that there has been a feud between the two rockers in the past.
However, Billy Corgan addressed the issue in an interview with Q101 Chicago where he shared the truth behind his remarks.
He noted that the public lives in a "clickbait world" and what he was trying to say was Kurt Cobain was an "incredible artist."
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"When he was alive and we were both in our, whatever, our mid-20s, well, both bands were competing for the same spot. So, people take that and they suddenly turn it into something that it isn't," he explained. (via Blabbermouth)
He further discussed that 90s bands like his Smashing Pumpkins, Nine Inch Nails, Stone Temple Pilots, Nirvana, and more, were competing for the top spot, and "there is nothing wrong with that."
However, the public has a tendency to "turn it into this weird thing" which he considers dark.
Billy Corgan Further Explains Supposed Feud Between Him and Kurt Cobain
Elsewhere in the interview, Billy Corgan further explained that whenever he does an interview about Kurt Cobain, he always commends him for being talented, meaning he's "waving the white flag" and accepting defeat in the talent pool.
However, whenever he puts himself in the conversation, the public would get mad and he doesn't have any right to stop them.
In the end, he requoted himself, saying he wishes that Cobain is still alive today because he wanted to compete with the best and he wouldn't consider that quote as something to be connected with rivalry.
"There's no hate there. Only respect. Or awe," he added.
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