Kiki Wong, Smashing Pumpkins’ new guitarist, posted on Instagram after her first gig. “What an absolute mind-blowing experience it was for Smashing Pumpkins’ first show of the tour at the Utilita Arena Birmingham,” the artist captioned photographs from their Birmingham event. Fun fan pics from the concert! Excitement overwhelms me. Playing guitar in my first stadium with such a great band was an honor. Please don’t pinch me—I want to keep living this dream. Playing the O2 tonight. Show sold out—let’s go!”
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Several concerts later, Wong updated her Instagram about performing with Smashing Pumpkins, Weezer, and Teen Mortgage, stating that it has been an incredible experience. It was an unforgettable tour. Music has never satisfied me as it does now. We play the new Co-op Live tonight. I always wanted to perform huge venues like this but never experienced them.”
The musician said that the experience of a crowd yelling the lyrics of a song is unmatched. It touches your heart and is more amazing than I expected. No words can express my gratitude for this event. Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin, James Iha, Jack Bates, and Katie Cole, I appreciate your support.” Original Smashing Pumpkins guitarist Jeff Schroeder quit in October. The band updated fans while seeking for a new guitarist. Kiki became their official guitarist in April, they revealed on Instagram. She said joining the band was a dream come true after years of guitar practice.
