Nobody I’ve talked to seems to think D’arci will be back, and I think I’d agree, given the large amount of crap that has been said about her over the years.

Personally, I’m hoping they tour, regardless of who plays bass. I never got to see them the first time around, and would like to get a chance.

my 2 cents.

It’s probably like an old-school Rolling Stones fan trying to listen to the new stuff. It’s the same people and the same basic style of music, but it’s different, and somehow sullies the memory of what came before it.

Are you joking? It would be a huge difference. Look at Zwan vs the Pumpkins. Look at any of their pre-Jimmy work. It’s not just a different ‘era’ in their musical carreer. There are stylistic differences in all of the musicians. James has such a distinct style. He retunes his guitar to like, 80 million different ways. Jimmy’s a pure drum god. No one could sound like either of them. Not with original work.

I suppose the layperson wouldn’t notice a difference because they’re probably only listening to the vocals and the lyrics, but if you’re a musician, or a real fan of the band and all its members, then you’d totally notice a difference.

And this isn’t to say that I wouldn’t give it a listen. A lot of other bands have gotten back together and been a success. But, when the pumpkins disbanded, it was a rather graceful and sentimental goodbye. I’d rather it stayed that way. the “final show” at the metro means nothing if they get back together. I’d feel like something was stolen.

btw, here’s a link to the chicago times story: link.

Besides Billy was always lead vocals anyway right? shouldn’t be that dramtaic a difference if they get new band members. I agree that it’ll suck if they keep the name and wind up sucking, therby besmirching the good name of the Pumpkins.