Billy Corgan has announced a virtual concert to raise money for the victims of the July 4th mass shooting in Highland Park
, with viewers able to make donations during the livestream to the Highland Park Community Foundation’s July 4th Victims Response Fund. While Corgan didn’t reveal the full lineup, he promised drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, saxophonist Frank Catalano and “other parts of the Pumpkins family” would be in attendance.
Seven people were killed and over 45 injured in the mass shooting at a 4th of July parade in Highland Park, where the gunman opened fire on the crowd from a nearby rooftop. has been charged with seven counts of first-degree murder in the mass shooting. Five of the seven people killed were residents of Highland, Park.
“There are so many people here affected by this tragedy,” Corgan and his partner Chloe Mendel said in video announcing the concert. “It’s very close to our hearts, and we hope you’ll participate and support as well.”
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