| 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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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, and all girl pop-punk band the Halo Friendlies, assuming the role of bassist after the departure of Cheryl Hecht.
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.
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.
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| NAME | Reyes, Ginger |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Musician (guitarist, bassist, singer) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | Long Beach, California, U.S. |
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