SP ANNOUNCES SEARCH FOR NEW BASSIST AND KEYBOARDIST

pointfive · 03-09-2010, 02:31 PM

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS
ANNOUNCE SEARCH FOR NEW BASSIST AND KEYBOARDIST

With the news that THE SMASHING PUMPKINS bassist Ginger Pooley has left the band to raise her new baby with her husband, BILLY CORGAN has announced that he will look for a new bassist in the same manner as he found new drummer Mike Byrne last year: via an open audition process (see below for details). CORGAN also says that auditions will be held (again, see below) for a new keyboardist who is a fan of--and can play in the prog-rock style of--Jon Lord and Rick Wakeman.

Until a new bassist is found, Mark Tulin of The Electric Prunes--with whom BILLY toured last year in Spirits In The Sky--will fill in on an interim basis. Look for The Pumpkins to soon announce a world tour including dates in the U.S.

Says Ginger, who toured the world with the band in 2007 and 2008: “With sorrow and yet with much thankfulness for the opportunity to have played in the Pumpkins, I am sad to say that I can no longer tour with the Pumpkins. Although I've been blessed beyond belief over the past few years through playing with the Pumpkins, my priority now is to keep our little family unit together, which includes my husband and my baby. Although I do plan on continuing to do music in different forms, my priority is for neither for my husband nor myself to be apart from our daughter so that we can raise her together. I wish Billy all the best and look forward to seeing the Pumpkins in the near future. I would also like to thank all of the Pumpkins fans for all of their support. I will see you at the Pumpkins shows!”

Says BILLY: “Although I am heartbroken that Ginger is leaving the group, I really respect her decision to put her family first. I appreciate everything that she has contributed to The Smashing Pumpkins, and I'm proud of her for being such a great musician and friend.

'We were lucky enough to find drummer Mike Byrne through an open audition process,” BILLY adds, “so why not open the doors again to anyone who might be interested for the bass or keyboard position. As you can see from our past and present, age, race, or a person's background is not an issue. Everyone is truly welcome to audition.”

Audition Info:

Bassists and keyboardists looking to play with The Pumpkins should send their background info (including age, a resume of any bands/recorded work), photos and performance web links via email only, either to [email protected] or [email protected]. Note: only musicians with video clips can be considered. Youtube.com type posts are perfect--that's how Mike was found. Final date for submission is March 31st.

dustrock · 03-09-2010, 02:33 PM

I'm thinking maybe he should look at the Mouseketeers

Rider · 03-09-2010, 02:35 PM

Seriously if he hires another female bass player the guy has mental issues.

Sarrod · 03-09-2010, 02:35 PM

Hmm, so apparently Jeff will stay. Wow, that's the first one to do 2 tours in a row with Billy since Zwan disbanded

Rider · 03-09-2010, 02:40 PM

Oh and I can't wait till next year when Billy claims in an interview that he fired Ginger because she was an evil immoral cunt who gave birth to Satans child.

CourtJaster · 03-09-2010, 02:56 PM

It'd be great if D'arcy decided out of nowhere to audition.

Wonder if he'd recognize her...

Enzo Gorlami · 03-09-2010, 03:05 PM

I'll bet Billy is scouring youtube for 16-year old girl bassist videos right now.

Order 66 · 03-09-2010, 03:11 PM

i wonder what kind of keyboardist he wants. like a player in the traditional sense or somebody for atmospherics. i have a video of me going crazy with my ms2000 but i'm guessing that's not really what he's looking for

New Art Rioter · 03-09-2010, 03:35 PM

All we need now is the audition for a new singer/guitarist and we can all move the fuck on

Pop Tart · 03-09-2010, 03:47 PM

I can't be bothered reading all that, but I'd like to throw my hat into the ring and say that I can play the triangle. Well actually, I've never tried to play the triangle, but how hard can it be? I could probably do cymbals too. Something where you get to hit something.

Pizza Club · 03-09-2010, 03:50 PM

Ginger is really getting fired for being a destructive person. How dare she want to be with her family!

Pizza Club · 03-09-2010, 03:51 PM

And aren't they supposed to tour next month? This is pretty short notice.

Pop Tart · 03-09-2010, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pizza Club

And aren't they supposed to tour next month? This is pretty short notice.

I think new recruits are expected to already know the songs, otherwise, how dare they audition?

samuel redman · 03-09-2010, 04:02 PM

ill audition for bass

Caine Walker · 03-09-2010, 04:05 PM

i'm booked through the end of this year, so billy's out of luck.

Pizza Club · 03-09-2010, 04:12 PM

Billy needs to make this into a reality show. He hasn't done enough damage to his band lately.

Corganist · 03-09-2010, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pizza Club

And aren't they supposed to tour next month? This is pretty short notice.

I wondered this as well. My guess is that said tour isn't really happening that soon, or if it is, it's going to be a more stripped down kind of affair with Billy, Jeff, Mike Byrne, and Mark Tulin playing as a simple four piece without all the bells and whistles. It would make sense that maybe they go ahead and do a small tour with Tulin on bass so that they can acclimate Byrne to the road right away. I can't see them going out on the road several months from now trying to break in a new drummer and a new bassist at the same time.

Kahlo · 03-09-2010, 04:17 PM

Eric Avery just left Janes..but prob wouldn't lower himself.

MIKE *SOLO* GARSON *ATONAL INTERLUDE* FOR * 25 MINUTE FLOURISH* KEYS

applepwnz · 03-09-2010, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Enzo Gorlami

I'll Billy is scouring for 16-year old girl bassist videos right now.

That's generally how I spend my friday nights anyways...

dustrock · 03-09-2010, 04:51 PM

the question is, do you go see SP on this tour?

ifuktyourmom · 03-09-2010, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dustrock

the question is, do you go see SP on this tour?

the answer is, no.

Kahlo · 03-09-2010, 04:56 PM

depends how sexy the new bassist and keyboard player are.

At least the shows will finish early so it isn't past their bedtimes.

Shallowed · 03-09-2010, 04:57 PM

Did pointfive post this before the news was released anywhere else again?

Kahlo · 03-09-2010, 04:59 PM

are they an inside person?

How embarrassing

dustrock · 03-09-2010, 05:00 PM

someone search his post history.

maybe he's kerry. or billy. or YHWH.

Shallowed · 03-09-2010, 05:01 PM

I'm starrting to think it. he/she only ever posts stuff like this.

dustrock · 03-09-2010, 05:07 PM

Drummer audition announcement.

Jimmy leaving the band announcement.

Tonight Show.

Guitar Hero Launch.

hmmm.........

stripes · 03-09-2010, 05:08 PM

I am now in the Smashing Pumpkins

Kahlo · 03-09-2010, 05:11 PM

they say they also attended rehearsals...

who is the insider?

Also LINDA FOR KEYS IT JUST MAKES SENSE

dustrock · 03-09-2010, 05:17 PM

isn't she prego too?

03-09-2010, 02:31 PM	#1
pointfive Oblivious Virgin Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 32	SP ANNOUNCES SEARCH FOR NEW BASSIST AND KEYBOARDIST THE SMASHING PUMPKINS ANNOUNCE SEARCH FOR NEW BASSIST AND KEYBOARDIST With the news that THE SMASHING PUMPKINS bassist Ginger Pooley has left the band to raise her new baby with her husband, BILLY CORGAN has announced that he will look for a new bassist in the same manner as he found new drummer Mike Byrne last year: via an open audition process (see below for details). CORGAN also says that auditions will be held (again, see below) for a new keyboardist who is a fan of--and can play in the prog-rock style of--Jon Lord and Rick Wakeman. Until a new bassist is found, Mark Tulin of The Electric Prunes--with whom BILLY toured last year in Spirits In The Sky--will fill in on an interim basis. Look for The Pumpkins to soon announce a world tour including dates in the U.S. Says Ginger, who toured the world with the band in 2007 and 2008: “With sorrow and yet with much thankfulness for the opportunity to have played in the Pumpkins, I am sad to say that I can no longer tour with the Pumpkins. Although I've been blessed beyond belief over the past few years through playing with the Pumpkins, my priority now is to keep our little family unit together, which includes my husband and my baby. Although I do plan on continuing to do music in different forms, my priority is for neither for my husband nor myself to be apart from our daughter so that we can raise her together. I wish Billy all the best and look forward to seeing the Pumpkins in the near future. I would also like to thank all of the Pumpkins fans for all of their support. I will see you at the Pumpkins shows!” Says BILLY: “Although I am heartbroken that Ginger is leaving the group, I really respect her decision to put her family first. I appreciate everything that she has contributed to The Smashing Pumpkins, and I'm proud of her for being such a great musician and friend. 'We were lucky enough to find drummer Mike Byrne through an open audition process,” BILLY adds, “so why not open the doors again to anyone who might be interested for the bass or keyboard position. As you can see from our past and present, age, race, or a person's background is not an issue. Everyone is truly welcome to audition.” Audition Info: Bassists and keyboardists looking to play with The Pumpkins should send their background info (including age, a resume of any bands/recorded work), photos and performance web links via email only, either to [email protected] or [email protected]. Note: only musicians with video clips can be considered. Youtube.com type posts are perfect--that's how Mike was found. Final date for submission is March 31st.

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03-09-2010, 02:33 PM	#2
dustrock debunked! Location: Part-alien, part-human, part-robot, part-star-crossed lover and part-mercury filled Posts: 2,072	I'm thinking maybe he should look at the Mouseketeers

03-09-2010, 02:35 PM	#3
Rider Minion of Satan Location: I was born a snake handler, and I'll die a snake handler Posts: 9,517	Seriously if he hires another female bass player the guy has mental issues.

03-09-2010, 02:35 PM	#4
Sarrod Pledge Posts: 58	Hmm, so apparently Jeff will stay. Wow, that's the first one to do 2 tours in a row with Billy since Zwan disbanded

03-09-2010, 02:40 PM	#5
Rider Minion of Satan Location: I was born a snake handler, and I'll die a snake handler Posts: 9,517	Oh and I can't wait till next year when Billy claims in an interview that he fired Ginger because she was an evil immoral cunt who gave birth to Satans child.

03-09-2010, 02:56 PM	#6
CourtJaster Oblivious Virgin Location: the cargo hold Posts: 31	It'd be great if D'arcy decided out of nowhere to audition. Wonder if he'd recognize her...

03-09-2010, 03:05 PM	#7
Enzo Gorlami Amish Rake Fighter Posts: 22	I'll bet Billy is scouring youtube for 16-year old girl bassist videos right now.

03-09-2010, 03:11 PM	#8
Order 66 Socialphobic Posts: 11,831	i wonder what kind of keyboardist he wants. like a player in the traditional sense or somebody for atmospherics. i have a video of me going crazy with my ms2000 but i'm guessing that's not really what he's looking for

03-09-2010, 03:35 PM	#9
New Art Rioter Apocalyptic Poster Location: vortex of lost souls Posts: 1,908	All we need now is the audition for a new singer/guitarist and we can all move the fuck on

03-09-2010, 03:47 PM	#10
Pop Tart Demi-God Posts: 420	I can't be bothered reading all that, but I'd like to throw my hat into the ring and say that I can play the triangle. Well actually, I've never tried to play the triangle, but how hard can it be? I could probably do cymbals too. Something where you get to hit something.

03-09-2010, 03:50 PM	#11
Pizza Club Apocalyptic Poster Location: you sound like a casual fan. Posts: 3,452	Ginger is really getting fired for being a destructive person. How dare she want to be with her family!

03-09-2010, 03:51 PM	#12
Pizza Club Apocalyptic Poster Location: you sound like a casual fan. Posts: 3,452	And aren't they supposed to tour next month? This is pretty short notice.

03-09-2010, 04:02 PM	#14
samuel redman Apocalyptic Poster Location: You're 22 why aren't you free?You're 22 why aren't you free? you're mom and daddy's victory Posts: 4,874	ill audition for bass

03-09-2010, 04:05 PM	#15
Caine Walker Braindead Posts: 15,482	i'm booked through the end of this year, so billy's out of luck.

03-09-2010, 04:12 PM	#16
Pizza Club Apocalyptic Poster Location: you sound like a casual fan. Posts: 3,452	Billy needs to make this into a reality show. He hasn't done enough damage to his band lately.

03-09-2010, 04:17 PM	#18
Kahlo Registered User Posts: 17,539	Eric Avery just left Janes..but prob wouldn't lower himself. MIKE SOLO GARSON ATONAL INTERLUDE FOR * 25 MINUTE FLOURISH* KEYS

03-09-2010, 04:51 PM	#20
dustrock debunked! Location: Part-alien, part-human, part-robot, part-star-crossed lover and part-mercury filled Posts: 2,072	the question is, do you go see SP on this tour?

03-09-2010, 04:56 PM	#22
Kahlo Registered User Posts: 17,539	depends how sexy the new bassist and keyboard player are. At least the shows will finish early so it isn't past their bedtimes.

03-09-2010, 04:57 PM	#23
Shallowed Braindead Posts: 18,607	Did pointfive post this before the news was released anywhere else again?

03-09-2010, 04:59 PM	#24
Kahlo Registered User Posts: 17,539	are they an inside person? How embarrassing

03-09-2010, 05:00 PM	#25
dustrock debunked! Location: Part-alien, part-human, part-robot, part-star-crossed lover and part-mercury filled Posts: 2,072	someone search his post history. maybe he's kerry. or billy. or YHWH.

03-09-2010, 05:01 PM	#26
Shallowed Braindead Posts: 18,607	I'm starrting to think it. he/she only ever posts stuff like this.

03-09-2010, 05:07 PM	#27
dustrock debunked! Location: Part-alien, part-human, part-robot, part-star-crossed lover and part-mercury filled Posts: 2,072	Drummer audition announcement. Jimmy leaving the band announcement. Tonight Show. Guitar Hero Launch. hmmm.........

03-09-2010, 05:08 PM	#28
stripes Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 2,175	I am now in the Smashing Pumpkins

03-09-2010, 05:11 PM	#29
Kahlo Registered User Posts: 17,539	they say they also attended rehearsals... who is the insider? Also LINDA FOR KEYS IT JUST MAKES SENSE

03-09-2010, 05:17 PM	#30
dustrock debunked! Location: Part-alien, part-human, part-robot, part-star-crossed lover and part-mercury filled Posts: 2,072	isn't she prego too?