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'''Kristopher Michael Pooley''' (born October 30, 1976) is an American rock musician from Detroit. He married [[The Smashing Pumpkins]] bassist [[Ginger Pooley]] in June 2008 and played with the band during the [[20th Anniversary tour]], providing additional keyboards and accordion. The newly married couple had a child, and in March 2010 Ginger Pooley left the band to focus on the new family. | '''Kristopher Michael Pooley''' (born October 30, 1976) is an American rock musician from Detroit. He married [[The Smashing Pumpkins]] bassist [[Ginger Pooley]] in June 2008 and played with the band during the [[20th Anniversary tour]], providing additional keyboards, flute, percussion and accordion. The newly married couple had a child, and in March 2010 Ginger Pooley left the band to focus on the new family. | ||
In addition to touring with the Pumpkins, Pooley has worked with [[W:Gwen Stefani|Gwen Stefani]], [[W:Katy Perry|Katy Perry]], [[W:Kesha|Kesha]], [[W:Adam Lambert|Adam Lambert]], and has toured with acts such as [[W:Jane's Addiction|Jane's Addiction]], [[Liz Phair]], and [[W:Morrissey|Morrissey]]. As of January 2018 he is also the music director for [[W:American Idol|American Idol]]<ref>https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Phil-McIntyre-Signs-on-As-Executive-Producer-Plus-Kristopher-Pooley-Joins-As-Music-Director-For-ABCs-AMERICAN-IDOL-20180125</ref> on ABC. | In addition to touring with the Pumpkins, Pooley has worked with [[W:Gwen Stefani|Gwen Stefani]], [[W:Katy Perry|Katy Perry]], [[W:Kesha|Kesha]], [[W:Adam Lambert|Adam Lambert]], and has toured with acts such as [[W:Jane's Addiction|Jane's Addiction]], [[Liz Phair]], and [[W:Morrissey|Morrissey]]. As of January 2018 he is also the music director for [[W:American Idol|American Idol]]<ref>https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Phil-McIntyre-Signs-on-As-Executive-Producer-Plus-Kristopher-Pooley-Joins-As-Music-Director-For-ABCs-AMERICAN-IDOL-20180125</ref> on ABC. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:38, 30 October 2021
Kristopher Pooley | |
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| Birth name | Kristopher Michael Pooley |
| Born | October 30, 1976 |
| Artists | The Smashing Pumpkins |
| Instruments | Keyboard, accordion, flute |
| Years active | 2008–2009 |
| Associated acts | American Idol, Katy Perry, Morrissey, Gwen Stefani |
| Website | pooleymusic |
| Wikipedia | Kristopher Pooley |
| @krispooley | |
| @krispooley | |
Kristopher Michael Pooley (born October 30, 1976) is an American rock musician from Detroit. He married The Smashing Pumpkins bassist Ginger Pooley in June 2008 and played with the band during the 20th Anniversary tour, providing additional keyboards, flute, percussion and accordion. The newly married couple had a child, and in March 2010 Ginger Pooley left the band to focus on the new family.
In addition to touring with the Pumpkins, Pooley has worked with Gwen Stefani, Katy Perry, Kesha, Adam Lambert, and has toured with acts such as Jane's Addiction, Liz Phair, and Morrissey. As of January 2018 he is also the music director for American Idol[1] on ABC.
Touring stats
- Total shows: 41 shows
- First performance: The Smashing Pumpkins 2008-08-08 at Adler Theater, Davenport, IA, US
- Last performance: Spirits in the Sky 2009-08-28 at Open, Long Beach, CA, US