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| Ginger Reyes | |
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 Reyes performing with The Smashing Pumpkins on May 24, 2007 at Luxembourg
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| Background information | |
| Born |  Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Genre(s) | Indie Pop, Pop-punk, Alternative Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician (guitarist, bassist, singer) |
| Instrument(s) | Bass guitar, Guitar, Vocals |
| Years active | 1998-present |
| Label(s) | Pineapple Heart Records |
| Associated acts | The Smashing Pumpkins Ginger Sling the Halo Friendlies Lo Ball |
| Website | http://www.gingersling.com |
Ginger A. Reyes (also known as Ginger Sling, born in Long Beach, California) is an American rock musician, and is the bassist and a backing vocalist for the reformed Chicago alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins.[1] She is also a solo artist, and was a bassist of the California pop-punk band the Halo Friendlies.[2]
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[edit] Early career
Reyes has had a long musical career, playing in bands and writing songs since her freshman year in high school. Her first band was The Israelites, a Christian traditional ska band from La Crescenta, California. She was a member of California (Band), and all girl pop-punk band the Halo Friendlies, assuming the role of bassist after the departure of Cheryl Hecht.
[edit] The Smashing Pumpkins
On April 6, 2007 rock rumor website Buddyhead reported that Ginger Reyes was the new bass guitarist for The Smashing Pumpkins,[3] replacing former bassists D'arcy Wretzky and Melissa Auf der Maur, in the new line-up. It was confirmed she was a member of the band when they played their first show on May 22, 2007 at Le Grand Rex in Paris, France[4] and following London and American tour dates.
Reyes also played with the band at Live Earth on July 7, 2007 and later at the CD release concert at the 9:30 Club in DC on July 10, 2007.
[edit] References
- ^ utr.co.nz. The Smashing Pumpkins Reveal New Lineup. Retrieved on 2007-10-25.
- ^ Ginger Sling. Ginger Sling. Retrieved on 2007-10-25.
- ^ Buddyhead. Gossip 04.06.07. Retrieved on 2007-10-25.
- ^ Cohen, Jonathan (2007-04-22). Smashing Pumpkins Return To The Stage In Paris. Billboard.com. Retrieved on 2007-07-22.
[edit] External links
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