This just in from Billy Corgan's publicist. You, yes you, can be the new Jimmy Chamberlain, who left Smashing Pumpkins last week. Seems Billy and whoever else is in the “Smashing Pumpkins” now are looking for an excellent drummer, and are having an open call.

Details, via the Pumpkins' publicist:

PUMPKINS UPDATE:

Auditions will be held Friday, April 10 in Los Angeles for drummers who are looking to play with THE SMASHING PUMPKINS. They should send their background info, photos and performance web links via email only to: pumpkinsdrummer@gmail.com.

Obligatory drummer joke #1:

Q: How many drummers does it take to change a light bulb?

A: None. They have machines to do that now.

Obligatory drummer joke #2

Q: What did the drummer get on his IQ test?

A: Drool.

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