After a nationwide search, The Smashing Pumpkins (smashingpumpkins) have announced Kiki Wong (kikiwongo) as their newest guitarist. 🎸 Wong will succeed guitarist Jeff Schroeder, who is departing after 16 years with the band to pursue new endeavors.⁠ ⁠ “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,” frontman and guitarist Billy Corgan shared in an Instagram post. “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 am beyond honored and humbled to be chosen to perform alongside some of rock’s greatest and most influential musicians of all time,” Wong said. “I never thought little ole 15-year-old me playing metal guitar in my bedroom would amount to this moment. It goes to show hard work and perseverance truly pays off if you’re willing to push through the tough stuff, so never lose hope out there.”⁠ ⁠ Her ...