Jimi Hendrix Finally Becomes a Guitar Hero
More dead rockstars...
James Marshall Hendrix - not being on drugs.
24 Jul 2008
Jimi Hendrix, guitar legend, leftie (in a handed sense, not a political one), dead person and super-duper mega icon is set to appear in Guitar Hero World Tour.
The songs Purple Haze (a live version, recorded in 1969 at the San Diego Sports Arena) and The Wind Cries Mary will feature of part of the disc set list. Activision says that more "exclusive" content will follow in downloadable form.
Additionally, Activision has secured the rights for Jimi's likeness and is putting him into the game as a playable character. This marks the first time Jimi has appeared in a music game. Two points to Activision in the Pretend-to-Play Music Wars.
SPOnG's Top 10 Jimi Hendrix tracks for inclusion in Guitar Hero World Tour (we were going for a Top 5, but arguments ensued) goes as follows: Power of Soul, Crosstown Traffic, Voodoo Chile, All Along the Watchtower, Spanish Castle Magic, Castles Made of Sand, Little Wing, Star Spangled Banner, Are Yo Experienced, Foxy Lady.
\ advertisement /
/ advertisement \
/ advertisement \
You can read more about Guitar Hero World Tour here.
Share this item on...
Comments
4 comments posted.
First comment
Posted by haritori
He must be spinning in his grave as some 8 year old battles him and wins!
Latest comment
Posted by guitar hero lover
Guitar Hero has inspired young kids [who otherwise would not have any interest in music] to learn instruments. It also brings attention to music of various genres that many young kids would not be exposed to normally... especially since there is sooo much music out there these days.
randomDude... you just seem like one of those musicians who can't play Guitar Hero well and talk crap about it using the excuse that you should learn real guitar. I agree people should learn real guitar, but this is another way for people to enjoy music incorporating technology.
The thing I do not understand is why do so many musicians overlook the fact Guitar Hero motivates kids to pick up a real guitar (or other instruments) and learn em. Guitar sales have been up since the Guitar Hero craze has started. Look that up or go to your local guitar store if you do not believe me
randomDude... you just seem like one of those musicians who can't play Guitar Hero well and talk crap about it using the excuse that you should learn real guitar. I agree people should learn real guitar, but this is another way for people to enjoy music incorporating technology.
The thing I do not understand is why do so many musicians overlook the fact Guitar Hero motivates kids to pick up a real guitar (or other instruments) and learn em. Guitar sales have been up since the Guitar Hero craze has started. Look that up or go to your local guitar store if you do not believe me
Post Your Own
Companies
Competitions
There are no competitions running right now.
If you've entered one of our recent competitions, then check out the winners
If you've entered one of our recent competitions, then check out the winners
Polls
Related News
Latest News
Latest Features
| Review// LittleBigPlanet | 15|Oct |
| Preview// Midnight Club: Los Angeles - Multiplayer | 1|Oct |
| Interview// Pristontale II, The Creative Force | 1|Oct |
| Interview// Gears of War's Cliff Bleszinski | 29|Sep |
| Preview// Gears of War 2 | 29|Sep |
| Review// WipEout HD (PS3) | 25|Sep |
| Interview// Bioware's Miles Holmes | 24|Sep |
| Interview// Michael Rawlinson: General Manager ELSPA | 22|Sep |
| Developer Diary// Cliff Harris on Valve and Google and Freedom | 22|Sep |
| Review// Star Wars: The Force Unleashed | 16|Sep |