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Smashing Pumpkins officially introduce new drummer

Billy Corgan has formally announced 19-year-old Mike Byrne as the new Pumpkins sticksman, saying that he believes the teenager will make him a 'better musician'It has only been three years since Billy Corgan reunited Smashing Pumpkins with Jimmy Chamberlin, and less than one year since Corgan pledged the band would no longer release albums â€“ but already those commitments have kicked the bucket. This week, Corgan formally announced Chamberlin's replacement on drums, together with plans for...

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10:36 on August 19 2009

Smashing Pumpkins officially introduce new drummer

Guardian Music — Billy Corgan has formally announced 19-year-old Mike Byrne as the new Pumpkins sticksman, saying that he believes the teenager will make him a 'better musician'It has onl... more info

17:54 on August 18 2009

Smashing Pumpkins pick new drummer after open call

Associated Press — PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Drum roll, please. The Smashing Pumpkins have a new member of the band.... more info

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18:12 on August 18 2009

Smashing Pumpkins pick new drummer after open call

USA Today Music — Drum roll, please. The Smashing Pumpkins have a new member of the band. more info

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03:03 on August 19 2009

Smashing Pumpkins Talk About New Drummer, Album

411 Mania — Billy Corgan speaks! more info

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16:29 on August 19 2009

New Smashing Pumpkins Drummer

Chorus.fm — Mike Byrne is the new drummer for *Smashing Pumpkins* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/smashingpumpkins). He was 1 when the band's debut hit stores. more info

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