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Remember when The Smashing Pumpkins advertised for a new guitarist? We have a winner.

Back in January, Billy Corgan and The Smashing Pumpkins posted a classified ad. Remember?

A lot of people applied. A f*ck of a lot. We now know who got the job.

Say hello to Kiki Wong, a veteran multi-instrumentalist from LA who has previously worked with Bret Michaels of Poison(!), Usher(!!) and Taylor Swift(!!!!!!!). Kiki has also been in a number of rock bands including Nylon Pink, Hellfire Heart, and Vigil of War. She is the band’s new touring guitarist and will be working alongside bassist Jack Bates Katie Cole (guitar, keyboards, vocals).

Billy has this to say:

“First off, I really want to thank everyone who submitted materials for consideration. It wasn’t an easy decision with how much great guitar playing we were lucky enough to hear and see over the past few months.

“I was a fan of Kiki‘s before she submitted her name to be considered — and it’s great that someone of her acumen will be part of our touring family. I can’t wait to hit the road with Kiki as part of our mad circus.”

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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