Just before Thanksgiving 1988, Corgan was offered a chance to open for Jane's Addiction. Unfortunately, the Pumpkins were already booked to play another venue that same night. Could they play both gigs?

Corgan called the club and requested to be moved to another date. His request was denied, forcing him to get creative if he wanted to open for one of rock's more influential bands of the day. He calculated the times of both gigs and figured that he could open for Jane's Addiction and still make the other club appearance if he packed up and left the first gig in a hurry - but that would mean he'd miss seeing Jane's Addiction.

"The gig for the night was completely sold out," explained Corgan. "The first of a 2 night run; and for us only the 4th with our new drummer; surpassing by probably 8 or 900 people as the biggest crowd I'd ever played before."

After assessing his band's dressing room as cramped and noisy, he ventured down to the headliner's room where the a Jane's Addiction roadie announced that he would not be permitted, saying "This dressing room is for the band only!" Fortunately, Corgan was mid-conversation with Dave Navarro, who quickly vouched for him. Corgan mentioned his double show predicament, which was overheard by bassist Eric Avery who came to the request with an offer to put Corgan on the list to see their next gig.