Of all the major alternative rock bands of the early '90s, the Smashing Pumpkins were the group least influenced by traditional underground rock. Lead guitarist/songwriter Billy Corgan fashioned an amalgam of progressive rock, heavy metal, goth rock, psychedelia, and dream pop, creating a layered, powerful sound driven by swirling, distorted guitars. With iconic albums 'Siamese Dream' and 'Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness' - Corgan and co solidified themselves one of the greatest alternative rock bands of all time. In fact, the Smashing Pumpkins became the model for alternative rock success. Now, far into the 21st century, The Smashing Pumpkins have remained beloved by fans of alternative music.

With more than 12 million albums sold and multiple Grammy nominations, Tori Amos is one of the most successful and influential artists of her generation. A pioneer across multiple platforms, she was the first major label artist to offer a single for download. Back to save us all in 2026, join Tori as she introduces her highly awaited 18th record, 'In Times of Dragons', on a brand new tour!

Across stage to screen, Aussie performer Hugh Jackman has endeared himself to millions around the globe. Rising to stardom following his West End and Broadway debut in Oklahoma! back in 1999, he switched from musical star to action man with his turn as gravel-voiced, sharp-clawed Wolverine in the X-Men movies, before heading back to his musical theatre roots with celebrated turns in Les Misrables and The Greatest Showman. Now a bona fide superstar, catch this triple threat as he brings his stories and songs to you!

In a career that started off with a bang in 1960's NYC, by way of Swingin' London and a cool collaboration with the Beatles, it was 1970 that brought Sweet Baby James (and his eponymous record) to public notice, displaying an epic and haunting maturity that seemed far beyond his 22 years and leading to his becoming part of a peerless group that defined that era, including Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne and many more.

The Indigo Girls have steadfastly forged their own path through the music world for over two decades, and they don't show any sign of slowing down just yet. The duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have now released 16 albums of breezy and lyrically adroit folk-rock, first emerging in the late 1980s alongside fellow Georgians R.E.M.

Grammy Award Winner Lyle Lovett is known for his intelligent Western Swing-tinged Country Music. His witty lyrics and eclectic mix of sounds ranging from folk to big band swing form an unforgettable catalogue of songs and although he emerged in the 80s, this musical chameleon is still a fearless innovator in the Country world to this day.