Like anyone that would be picked for any position to play in the band would have a chance of having any creative input. We all know how Mr. Gorgan does his thing. Not hating. I love the pumpkins.
Absolutely agree with that, although I thought the announcement of her now being 'touring' member was strange given that it wasn't quite sold as that initially. He's definitely created some publicity so it can't be all bad
Pour one out for all the average Joe's who submitted absolutely astonishing auditions to lose it to (An arguably fantastic, but already famous) TikTok influencer.
Bands of this size and success are corporations with original members always being primary shareholders. I have been a fan and followed Ki KI for years and she is there under a touring contract for now. Billy is a prolific writer and is not giving up publishing IMHO. Been here since Gish
She may be awesome but it really looks like Billy went for the formula choice.. Asian guitarist to replace yada yada. When Darcy was booted I believe they ended up with another female bassist didn't they? May be wrong but now this choice just smells of Billy not changing the formula much.
I must be getting old cause I really don't get this decision at all, I watched a few of her videos and I'm just not impressed one bit, she's very average at best and probably never wrote a song in her life what's next Jake Paul joining Pearl Jam?
She doesn't even really play. She hides behind studio recordings. She's not much of a musician at all, especially for someone who's allegedly been "playing" for so many years. They should have just not replaced Jeff. Even he seemed unnecessary, and he's a million times more talented than her
I'm sure fans would rather the band tried to get D'arcy to join them on stage just once. I love SP, but it feels like they're losing touch with their roots, and I thought this was a band all about that
Billy doesn't need a second lead guitarist, but she's really not good. She hides her playing behind the studio recordings of songs on all of her videos. Her band sucks too. Horrible decision. I've followed SP since the 90's and liked all albums besides Atum.. weak decision.
@derrekmuse1518 thankfully, Chamberlain is still on drums. He's one of the only original members who ever wrote or really contributed anything outside of Billy. Watched some Kiki Wong playing on shows. She still sucks. Calls herself a "metal guitarist"...,no, she's not.
Smashing Pumpkins is unique for me back then because of James Iha and a girl bassist. A girl guitarist is a welcome change. Hope Billy utilize the shredding to their upcoming songs. Hope she is not just a touring guitarist.
It's always nice when a seasoned influencer gives an opportunity to an upcoming band!
Haha
😊
A solid business decision. Utterly weak creative decision. Hardly surprising.
I'm sure we'll hear a lot soon about how it was a fair process 😂
Like anyone that would be picked for any position to play in the band would have a chance of having any creative input. We all know how Mr. Gorgan does his thing. Not hating. I love the pumpkins.
Absolutely agree with that, although I thought the announcement of her now being 'touring' member was strange given that it wasn't quite sold as that initially. He's definitely created some publicity so it can't be all bad
Pour one out for all the average Joe's who submitted absolutely astonishing auditions to lose it to (An arguably fantastic, but already famous) TikTok influencer.
It all seemed like a bit of a PR stunt right?
This young lady is an incredible musician and has the personality of a star. The live shows will absolutely rock 🤘
Thanks for watching!
I'm sure they had a full team sifting through all those submissions before they landed on the 600k tik toker 😅
Apparently eight full time 🤣
Bands of this size and success are corporations with original members always being primary shareholders. I have been a fan and followed Ki KI for years and she is there under a touring contract for now. Billy is a prolific writer and is not giving up publishing IMHO. Been here since Gish
Don't worry Wayne, I have a plan to save Cassandra from being taken away as Billy's new eye candy 😂😋
That alien 👽 🤮
A solid pick for imagery, and shes got the skills to pull it all off.
She may be awesome but it really looks like Billy went for the formula choice.. Asian guitarist to replace yada yada. When Darcy was booted I believe they ended up with another female bassist didn't they? May be wrong but now this choice just smells of Billy not changing the formula much.
Billy lost a lot of momentum and needs something to boost sales in younger demo. This might work.
I don't think this was going to be much of a surprise!
@@theindieminers Billy said "fuck integrity".
I must be getting old cause I really don't get this decision at all, I watched a few of her videos and I'm just not impressed one bit, she's very average at best and probably never wrote a song in her life what's next Jake Paul joining Pearl Jam?
She doesn't even really play. She hides behind studio recordings. She's not much of a musician at all, especially for someone who's allegedly been "playing" for so many years. They should have just not replaced Jeff. Even he seemed unnecessary, and he's a million times more talented than her
@@GNR4Life355 Agree 100% Billy and James is all the guitars they need.
She's hot and talented musician. Cant go wrong! Such random news, I knew her as a more of a metalhead but im here for it!
I don’t think anyone know what she really looks like, you know, with that caked on face and all.
I'm sure fans would rather the band tried to get D'arcy to join them on stage just once. I love SP, but it feels like they're losing touch with their roots, and I thought this was a band all about that
Billy doesn't need a second lead guitarist, but she's really not good. She hides her playing behind the studio recordings of songs on all of her videos. Her band sucks too. Horrible decision. I've followed SP since the 90's and liked all albums besides Atum.. weak decision.
I miss old band too, now it’s turned stupid. Who’s on drums Kardassins😂
@derrekmuse1518 thankfully, Chamberlain is still on drums. He's one of the only original members who ever wrote or really contributed anything outside of Billy. Watched some Kiki Wong playing on shows. She still sucks. Calls herself a "metal guitarist"...,no, she's not.
The last album had more synts then guitars
...and I tabbed most of them
Synths
Than..
Maybe take her on the road and see compatability before offering a full time spot?
corgan and iha both play guitar, they need a 3rd one?? limp bizkit already did this years ago
Uncle Frster needs to fade away.
Crikey!
Kiki Wongo is Awesome
Smashing Pumpkins is unique for me back then because of James Iha and a girl bassist. A girl guitarist is a welcome change. Hope Billy utilize the shredding to their upcoming songs. Hope she is not just a touring guitarist.
She's a mime 🙄 - suggesting pumpkins mime live 🙄
Don't tour Ireland Willy
best decision
Who Gives AF !! It’s Billy’s band and how does that affect anyone ? Play music, if it’s good.. Cool, if it sux .. Don’t listen, it’s that simple.
Taylor swift? 😂
Haha not sure if bret Michaels and usher are any better for creds 😂
Anyone playing with artists this huge has to be a beast of a musician, even tough the songs are simple