Episode 16: Burton Cummings and Billy Corgan

Tonight's episode of Q: The Music -- Jian's new curatorial show on CBC Radio 2 at 7 p.m. -- will feature Burton Cummings and Billy Corgan! 

The Guess Who frontman and Canadian rock legend Burton Cummings stops by Studio Q in support of his latest record Massey Hall, a live album that proves the 65 year-old Cummings hasn't lost a step and can still deliver his signature vocals. 

Plus an extended feature conversation with Smashing Pumpkins singer and founder Billy Corgan on their latest record Oceania and how he sees his legacy as one of the last surviving Generation X icons.

What is Q: The Music?

Over the years, an impressive array of gifted performers have made their way through Studio Q. Collectively, they've created a music collection so good that we just can't keep it to ourselves. 

We've curated our favourite and most memorable performances into a brand new weekly program, Q: The Music, hosted by Jian Ghomeshi! The show, which premiered in September, airs at 7 p.m. across Canada on CBC Radio 2. 

The shows aims to showcase living legends, buzz bands, and undiscovered artists outside the mainstream. 

We hope Q: The Music will be your Tuesday night go-to for a carefully curated mix of established and up-and-coming artists, from within North America and far beyond. A typical episode will feature three acts: one top-tier performer; one rising star, and one act that might fall just on the outside of the mainstream. 

Please send thoughts about the new show and our musical medleys to q@cbc.ca, or write them in the comments below.