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Ah ha, trick question! You said who do you hate more.... like you've gotta hate them both. I actually don't hate either, but I could tolerate a lot more U2 music than I could Smashing Pumpkins.... although both have had their moments in influencing music.
I think as a fan of music, it's commendable to respect musicians / artists who offer something new and unique, even if it wasn't done to your taste. I think the world is getting so full of copy-cat artist to where I can't here anything new these days that doesn't sound like a direct reflection of the artists immediate influences. Both of those guys are one of a kind and when they were coming up, stretched everyones imagination. They also, from our perspective have made fools of themselves time and again.... but they also haven't conformed to what the public would like them to be or say. It's easy to hate them because of that, but I can see past their public persona and appreciate them as artists.
If you want to measure them by social engagements or community contributions.... I'd say Bono. He seems to do more for others with his time while Corgan would rather people stay away from him. I also don't blame them, they have spent half their lives having millions of people insist they are gods no matter where they go.... if they seem a little smug, after a while, I'm sure it's un-avoidable.
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