Jimi Hendrix's Likeness and Music Appearing in Guitar Hero: World Tour

Activision has announced that the late, great Jimi Hendrix will be appearing in the upcoming Guitar Hero: World Tour. Yes, it looks like rather than just ripping off his image through the character of Xavier Stone, they’ve decided to just bite the bullet and put Hendrix himself in the game. Along with the famed guitarist, the game will contain two of Hendrix’s most famous tracks: “Purple Haze” and “The Wind Cries Mary.” More tracks will be released as DLC later on.

“Guitar Hero games have become the virtual rock stage for the industry’s most beloved artists and Guitar Hero World Tour continues that tradition by honoring the great Jimi Hendrix and celebrating some of his greatest work,” said Tim Riley, Vice President of Music Affairs for Activision Blizzard. “His presence in the game will serve to satisfy multiple generations of his fans and Guitar Hero devotees, as well as create new fans by reintroducing his genre-defining guitar style through the unique Guitar Hero experience.”

Meanwhile, Rock Band 2 is still looking ten times better, while Rock Revolution continues to beg the big boys to let him inside from out in the cold.

Via Press Release

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