My Chemical Romance, Billy Corgan Perform Together in Chicago

My Chemical Romance surprised fans at their Chicago concert by bringing out Billy Corgan, frontman of the Smashing Pumpkins, to perform the classic "Bullet With Butterfly Wings." Gerard Way, MCR’s lead vocalist, expressed how the Smashing Pumpkins' Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness tour deeply inspired him and described the song as "the ultimate rock defiance." The collaboration was part of MCR's Long Live The Black Parade tour, which has incorporated the cover into its setlist recently. Corgan responded warmly to MCR’s rendition, sharing memes and expressing pride in the band's tribute. The joint performance energized the audience, blending Corgan’s experience with MCR’s youthful passion, creating a memorable moment that highlighted the lasting influence of the Smashing Pumpkins on newer generations of rock musicians. Fans and critics alike praised the show for its emotional intensity and the unique fusion of musical styles onstage.