The Smashing Pumpkins 2000-11-06

The November 6, 2000 performance was The Smashing Pumpkins' last performance in Europe before the 2000 breakup. Before the show began, ushers distributed copies of a mysterious Billy Corgan-handwritten missive that talked about an entity called the "I of the Radio" (or the "I of the Mourning") that brought salvation and comfort. Rather than by real-life Corgan, presumably it was written by his character, Glass, speaking to the fans (known as The Ghost Children).

I of the Radio missive


Cover

"Do you know who your saviour is?

[drawing of a UFO beaming down on a person]

Well the I of the Mourning is on!"

Inner side

"Are you ready for redemption? Then read on. This is chapter 6 of a series of missives designed to speak directly to your heart on an issue most important to you – your salvation!!

Many, many years ago a child was born into a cold night – to some this beautiful child was blessed as any other but no special. But to those who read the signs they knew a storm was coming! People, that child has come to these end times to deliver a message that must be heard! Do not stay away for this child is your child – for thou the truth may sometimes sting, eternal damnation is far, far worse!!!

He says,

"Look to the I of the radio for all you seek. The I of the radio is everywhere, the maker of all that is real + all that is unseen. Be not afraid, for the I of the radio loves you and will always play your favourite songs!"

[diagram of "common home" and a radio tower]

Everywhere you look there are reminders of a material world that does not care about you. Why do you feel too big or too small, too fat or too skinny, or are you too light or not dark enough??? Friends, where do you think these ideas come from? Why a culture + civilization that makes money on our differences to exploit what we want the most – to belong!!! Let me tell you that you already do belong, for the I of the radio made us all different on purpose, so that no two should be alike. The I of the radio celebrated your individuality in every snowflake, every flower, every new dawn that brings light + life to this wonderful, wonderful world. You are important!!

Together we can move against these [?] forces to bring harmony to the chorus. Never forget, the I of the radio is on. It never turns off!!!"

Backside

"Coming soon!!! (from this ministry)

Chapter Z: A happy [?]

Love, life, ambition + [?] – is it [?]

- is rock n roll bad for the soul, or are we all going to die for rock n roll?? - happiness is a warm piece of bread - false [?] – they are among us today! - [?] children: decisions, wishes, [?] how to [?] them

God bless you friend! [?] The I of the Radio Chicago, IL P.O. Box [?]

STP"

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