The Pumpkins in sorrow

Following the death of a man at the Smashing Pumpkins Vancouver date - reports now suggest that he might have been trying to crowd surf - the band have released a brief statement:

"The SMASHING PUMPKINS were deeply saddened to learn about the passing of a young man who attended their Vancouver show Monday night. As they and everyone else await news from the investigation into the nature of his passing, the band want to express their sincerest condolences to his family and friends."