When Billy Corgan puts it out in the world that The Smashing Pumpkins is looking for a new guitarist, there’s going to be a ton of virtuosos tossing their flying V’s into the ring.
But who knew 10,000 would-be rockers would want a taste of standing in the shadows of the bald Chicagoan? And who would have guessed the winner would be an Instagram mainstay who slides into frame and shreds for a minute while making funny faces?
This is why we love rock music: dreams really do come true.
Kiki Wong is a 30something year-old tattooed lead guitarist who recently became a new mom. When she applied for the gig as the newest pumpkin, to her surprise the band already knew who she was.
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