Smashing Pumpkins Welcome Kiki Wong as Their New Guitarist in Historic Hires of 10,000 Applicants
The Smashing Pumpkins have just announced the arrival of Kiki Wong as their new guitarist, marking a significant milestone in the band's history. The iconic alt-rock group, which has been a driving force in the music scene for decades, has welcomed Wong to its touring lineup alongside Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin, and James Iha.
The news comes after the band put out a call for an additional guitarist in January, which garnered an astonishing 10,000 applications - more than eight people working full-time to review each and every one. Wong's appointment marks a major coup for the band, demonstrating their commitment to creating a diverse and talented group that will carry on their legacy for years to come.
Wong's musical journey began at the tender age of six when she started taking classical piano lessons. She soon shifted her focus to guitar, getting her first acoustic instrument from Costco. As she grew older, Wong joined "countless garage bands" and even learned how to play the drums. Her passion for music only intensified as she pursued a pre-med degree in biological science at the University of California, Irvine.
Wong's decision to commit to music full-time with the all-Asian-American girl band Nylon Pink marked the beginning of an illustrious career. Since then, her music has resonated with fans worldwide, breaking down barriers between genres and stereotypes.
Smashing Pumpkins co-founder Billy Corgan expressed his admiration for Wong's skills, saying, "It's great that someone of her acumen will be part of our touring family." The band is set to embark on an international tour this summer, kicking off in the UK before heading to the US and Canada from July through September.
Wong's appointment also holds significance as she joins The Smashing Pumpkins during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. As an Asian-American female musician, she has faced her share of challenges but remains committed to using her platform to inspire others.
"I am beyond honored and humbled to be chosen to perform alongside some of rock's greatest and most influential musicians," Wong said in a statement. "It goes to show that hard work and perseverance truly pay off if you're willing to push through the tough stuff." With Kiki Wong on board, The Smashing Pumpkins are poised to continue their legacy for years to come.
The Smashing Pumpkins have just announced the arrival of Kiki Wong as their new guitarist, marking a significant milestone in the band's history. The iconic alt-rock group, which has been a driving force in the music scene for decades, has welcomed Wong to its touring lineup alongside Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin, and James Iha.
The news comes after the band put out a call for an additional guitarist in January, which garnered an astonishing 10,000 applications - more than eight people working full-time to review each and every one. Wong's appointment marks a major coup for the band, demonstrating their commitment to creating a diverse and talented group that will carry on their legacy for years to come.
Wong's musical journey began at the tender age of six when she started taking classical piano lessons. She soon shifted her focus to guitar, getting her first acoustic instrument from Costco. As she grew older, Wong joined "countless garage bands" and even learned how to play the drums. Her passion for music only intensified as she pursued a pre-med degree in biological science at the University of California, Irvine.
Wong's decision to commit to music full-time with the all-Asian-American girl band Nylon Pink marked the beginning of an illustrious career. Since then, her music has resonated with fans worldwide, breaking down barriers between genres and stereotypes.
Smashing Pumpkins co-founder Billy Corgan expressed his admiration for Wong's skills, saying, "It's great that someone of her acumen will be part of our touring family." The band is set to embark on an international tour this summer, kicking off in the UK before heading to the US and Canada from July through September.
Wong's appointment also holds significance as she joins The Smashing Pumpkins during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. As an Asian-American female musician, she has faced her share of challenges but remains committed to using her platform to inspire others.
"I am beyond honored and humbled to be chosen to perform alongside some of rock's greatest and most influential musicians," Wong said in a statement. "It goes to show that hard work and perseverance truly pay off if you're willing to push through the tough stuff." With Kiki Wong on board, The Smashing Pumpkins are poised to continue their legacy for years to come.
she's literally the real deal, from classical piano 2 rockstar vibes and i'm here 4 that 
. plus, it's amazing 2 see an all-Asian-American girl band crushin' the game and breakin' barriers - let's celebrate diversity & inclusion in music 
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they've found someone who can keep up with Billy's crazy energy and still manage to bring that special something to the band 
. Can't they just simplify the search function or add some basic filtering options already? Like, I'm trying to find info on Kiki Wong and all I get are 500 irrelevant results with "Smashing Pumpkins" in the title 
. And don't even get me started on how long it takes for threads to load 
. Anyway, back to the news... I love that The Smashing Pumpkins are shaking things up with Kiki Wong - she's an amazing guitarist and her story is so inspiring 
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. i'm hyped to see what this new dynamic brings to the Smashing Pumpkins' sound 
. more Asian American female musicians in rock need to happen, im all for it 
. And I gotta say, the fact she's Asian-American is a major plus in this day and age 
. The Smashing Pumpkins are gonna crush it on tour, can't wait!
It's like, what if only a few of them actually knew how to play? 
she seems like a total rockstar after all that background tho 
Billy Corgan seems like a cool dude for his kind words about Kiki too! Can't wait for their summer tour and new music 
Kiki Wong is gonna bring a fresh vibe to The Smashing Pumpkins 
! I'm loving how diverse and talented they're going for with this new lineup 
! With Billy Corgan and the rest of the band on board, this tour is gonna be EPIC 
#SmashingPumpkins #KikiWong #NewGuitarist
it's so cool to see someone with her background and skills joining such an iconic band 
just kidding, i'm actually super stoked to hear what she brings to the table!
seriously though kiki wong is a total rockstar and i'm so hyped she's joining the smashing pumpkins its like music to my ears 
, I mean what's so special about having an all-Asian-American girl band now? It's not like it was a big deal when other bands had female musicians in the past. And yeah, Kiki Wong's got skills and all, but she's playing guitar for one of the most iconic alt-rock bands ever - what's she gonna do differently from the other guitarist they already have? 
