Conversation so far:
How were The Smashing Pumpkins discovered?
due to the popularity of grunge bands such as Nirvana and Pearl Jam, the Smashing Pumpkins were poised for major commercial success.
Who did they tour with in the beginning?
headline slots on the 1994 Lollapalooza tour and at Reading Festival in 1995.

Question: Who were the band members when they were first discovered?
Self-contained rewrite: Who were The Smashing Pumpkins members when the band were first discovered?