Smashing Pumpkins auditioning for new drummer

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan is rebuilding the band after the departure of percussionist Jimmy Chamberlin earlier this year.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2009 - 09:56

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan is rebuilding the band after the departure of percussionist Jimmy Chamberlin earlier this year.

He revealed in a statement: "In total, 12 drummers were auditioned on Tuesday. An additional tryout could potentially be held in May due to such overwhelming response to the audition process.

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