He can be one of rock's more cantankerous characters, but Billy Corgan seemed eager to please last night.

For many, this was a chance to see rising international star Kimbra live on New Zealand soil, and the Kiwi singer was warmly welcomed as she arrived on Vector Arena's stage.

Second albums are always tricky if you hit gold with your debut - which is exactly what Best Coast did on their surfy-pop-rock first album Crazy For You.

Graham Reid turns back the clock to where the Elton John story began.