Wannabe guitar gods will soon get to live out one of their greatest fantasies’being Jimi Hendrix. The late rock legend will appear in a video game for the first time when Activision Publishing releases Guitar Hero World Tour. One of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, Hendrix will be featured as a playable character in the game, which will also include original recordings of the songs ‘Purple Haze’ (recorded in 1969 at the San Diego Sports Arena) and ‘The Wind Cries Mary.’ Additional songs from the artist will follow as downloadable content.
‘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,’ comments Tim Riley, VP 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.’
Guitar Hero World Tour is being developed by Neversoft Ent. for Xbox 360 and PlayStation3. The Wii version is being developed by Vicarious Visions, and the PlayStation2 title is being developed by Budcat. The game is not yet rated by the ESRB. For more information, go to www.guitarhero.com.
