Halloween, like most holidays, is a consumer-approved excuse for stress. The hassle of determining the right costume, party or even selecting the right group of friends to go out with is enough to make you wish the dark lord would just take you from this mortal plane (and give you whiskey and Wes Craven movies on Netflix to quell your anxieties).
Luckily for those in Chicago, Billy Corgan is helping solve all of your Halloween party problems. According to Stereogum, the Smashing Pumpkins frontman is hosting a Halloween party at his venue in the North Shore suburbs, Madame Zuzu's Tea Shop and Art Studio. For only $15 fans will get a complimentary tea, a vegan/gluten-free dessert, a chance to participate in the costume contest and -- best of all -- a photo taken by the evening's host, "Count William Corgan." Sadly, the tickets for the event are already sold out, but here are some Corgan-specific costume ideas for those who want to be there in ghostly spirit.
Billy "I'm Your Zero" Corgan from the "Bullet With Butterfly Wings" Video
The iconic "Zero" shirt encapsulated Generation X malaise and was featured in the video that won the Smashing Pumpkins a Grammy.
Billy "Turn of the 20th Century Pilot" Corgan from the "Tonight, Tonight" Video
The ornate costumes are a good look for anyone who wants to channel "Billy Corgan" and a "Nineteenth Century Dandy" in the same look.
Billy "The Nun" Corgan
That expression on Corgan's face makes you think he might whack someone with a ruler any minute.
Billy Corgan "The Nun 2.0" performing "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" with Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Mason and Nun Corgan singing "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" might be too dark even for Halloween.
Billy "The Perpetually Cursed Chicago Cubs Fan" Corgan
Billy looks almost as miserable at the Cubs game as Jack White.
Luckily for those in Chicago, Billy Corgan is helping solve all of your Halloween party problems. According to Stereogum, the Smashing Pumpkins frontman is hosting a Halloween party at his venue in the North Shore suburbs, Madame Zuzu's Tea Shop and Art Studio. For only $15 fans will get a complimentary tea, a vegan/gluten-free dessert, a chance to participate in the costume contest and -- best of all -- a photo taken by the evening's host, "Count William Corgan." Sadly, the tickets for the event are already sold out, but here are some Corgan-specific costume ideas for those who want to be there in ghostly spirit.
Billy "I'm Your Zero" Corgan from the "Bullet With Butterfly Wings" Video
The iconic "Zero" shirt encapsulated Generation X malaise and was featured in the video that won the Smashing Pumpkins a Grammy.
Billy "Turn of the 20th Century Pilot" Corgan from the "Tonight, Tonight" Video
The ornate costumes are a good look for anyone who wants to channel "Billy Corgan" and a "Nineteenth Century Dandy" in the same look.
Billy "The Nun" Corgan
[Image via That expression on Corgan's face makes you think he might whack someone with a ruler any minute.
Billy Corgan "The Nun 2.0" performing "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" with Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Mason and Nun Corgan singing "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" might be too dark even for Halloween.
Billy "The Perpetually Cursed Chicago Cubs Fan" Corgan
[Image via Billy looks almost as miserable at the Cubs game as Jack White.
