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Watch The Smashing Pumpkins Invite Greg Brady To Perform “It’s a Sunshine Day” as Flavor Flav Headbangs
The Smashing Pumpkins surprised audiences at a Lollapalooza aftershow in Chicago by inviting Barry Williams, best known as Greg Brady in The Brady Bunch, to perform “It’s a Sunshine Day”. The unusual crossover drew attention because it combined a classic sitcom moment with a major alternative rock band, while rapper Flavor Flav was seen enthusiastically headbanging in the crowd.
Williams sang alongside backing vocalists after being introduced by frontman Billy Corgan. The song, written by Steve McCarthy, became one of The Brady Bunch’s best-known musical moments; Williams had also recently appeared on Corgan’s podcast, where he said being recognised as Greg Brady felt like a privilege when approached positively.
In short
- Smashing Pumpkins brought Barry Williams onstage in Chicago.
- He performed The Brady Bunch song “It’s a Sunshine Day”.
- Flavor Flav headbanged from the audience.
Explained simply
The Smashing Pumpkins are an American alternative rock band formed in Chicago in the late 1980s, led by singer and guitarist Billy Corgan. Lollapalooza is a major music festival that began in the United States, and its aftershows are concerts held around the festival.
Barry Williams played Greg Brady on the American sitcom The Brady Bunch, which followed a blended family and often included musical performances. “It’s a Sunshine Day” was one of the songs associated with the show. Flavor Flav is a rapper and television personality, known for his work with the hip-hop group Public Enemy.