Ginger Pooley
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Background information | |
Birth name | Ginger Reyes |
Also known as | Ginger Sling |
Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | April 22, 1977
Genres | Indie pop, pop-punk, alternative rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Bass, guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1998–present |
Labels | Pineapple Heart |
Ginger A. Pooley (née Reyes, born April 22, 1977) is an American musician, best known as a bassist and backing vocalist for the Chicago alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins.[1] More recently she has played bass for Gwen Stefani and Lea Michele. She is an artist and songwriter who has released solo music under the name Ginger Sling. She was also part of the female punk band the Halo Friendlies.[2] She has toured all over the world and her music has been placed on many television shows and films[citation needed]. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter where she continues to create music for various projects.
Early life and education
Reyes was born in
Career
Ginger played bass for the band Lo-Ball during the
The Smashing Pumpkins
On April 6, 2007, rock rumor website
Reyes has taken part in three Smashing Pumpkins music videos: "Tarantula", "That's the Way (My Love Is)" and "G.L.O.W."
In March 2010, Pooley left The Smashing Pumpkins to focus on her family, stating:[4]
With sorrow and yet with much thankfulness for the opportunity to have played in the Pumpkins, I am sad to say that I can no longer tour with the Pumpkins. Although I've been blessed beyond belief over the past few years through playing with the Pumpkins, my priority now is to keep our little family unit together, which includes my husband and my baby.
Pooley made a guest appearance during the Smashing Pumpkins' Record Store Day performance on April 17, 2010, in Hollywood, CA. She played bass during the rendition of "
Personal life
During The Smashing Pumpkins' concert on February 16, 2008, at the
On April 6, 2009, it was announced on The Smashing Pumpkins' official website that Pooley and her husband Kris were expecting their first child later that year. It was announced via Twitter that on October 17, 2009, she gave birth to a baby girl, Talula Victoria Pooley.
References
- ^ utr.co.nz. "The Smashing Pumpkins Reveal New Lineup". Retrieved October 25, 2007.
- ^ Ginger Sling. "Ginger Sling". Retrieved October 25, 2007.
- ^ Buddyhead. "Gossip 04.06.07". Archived from the original on October 25, 2007. Retrieved October 25, 2007.
- ^ Keith Phipps (March 9, 2010). "Help Wanted: Pumpkins". The A.V. Club.
- ^ "Smashing Pumpkins "bullet with butterfly wings" 2010 (record store day!)". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2012.
- ^ "Ginger Pooley Gleeful about Baby « Hipsters United". Blog.hipstersunited.com. November 15, 2010. Archived from the original on July 7, 2012. Retrieved February 21, 2012.