The Smashing Pumpkins have confirmed they’ve already received “over
10,000” applications to be their new, additional guitarist.
Earlier this month, the alternative rock legends – who are
currently a trio comprised of vocalist/guitarist Billy Corgan, guitarist James Iha and
drummer Jimmy Chamberlin – put a public call-out for a new member, and
asked those interested to send over a “resume and related material”.
Well, it’s been less than two weeks since that post went live, and they’ve since been inundated, sharing today that they have “received over
10,000 submissions for the position of an additional guitarist”.
Taking it all very seriously, a statement from the band adds
that: “Currently, there are 8 people working full-time to review each and every
one.”
Wow!