30 'Rock Band' & 'Guitar Hero' Innovations

From Faux Rockstars to Cowbell Neckwear

'Guitar Hero' and 'Rock Band' have revolutionized not only video game entertainment and may have also rained on the parade of many aspiring musicians. Why play a real instrument when you can accumulate thousands upon thousands of points on a video game?

Check out all of the 'Rock Band' and 'Guitar Hero'-inspired innovations by clicking on the links below.

Implications - Criticisms of Guitar Hero and Rock Band often involve accusations that gamers claim they can drum and have the dexterity to run fingers down a fret board. Companies have taken notice, developing programs that actually teach the player how to play the instrument. Rock Band may not teach you how to play bass, but it's because of this critique that businesses are looking for new ways to educate younger generations on music. Innovative music ideas will only continue to evolve from here.

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70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
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  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
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Popularity 62%
Activity 10%
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Computer Whiz Wastelands
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Computer Whiz Wastelands
Rock Star Game Characters
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Rock Star Game Characters
MTV "Rock Band" Video Game Launched & It Rocks (UPDATE)
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MTV "Rock Band" Video Game Launched & It Rocks (UPDATE)
Online-Only Rockstar Games
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Online-Only Rockstar Games
Rockstar On-Stage Emulation
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Rockstar On-Stage Emulation
Plastic Instruments to Replace Real Ones?
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Plastic Instruments to Replace Real Ones?
Unlikely Media Protests
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Unlikely Media Protests
Real Guitars for Gamers
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Real Guitars for Gamers
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
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Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
Cowbell Neckwear
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Cowbell Neckwear
Real Rock Band Uses Plastic Instruments
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Real Rock Band Uses Plastic Instruments
LEGO Video Games
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LEGO Video Games
Nintendo Game Sells For $9,000 on eBay
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Nintendo Game Sells For $9,000 on eBay
Plastic Rockstar Guitars
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Plastic Rockstar Guitars
Storage Ottomans for Gamers
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Storage Ottomans for Gamers
Midpoint Between Guitar Hero and Guitar Lessons
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Midpoint Between Guitar Hero and Guitar Lessons
Geeky Dropouts
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Geeky Dropouts
Guitar Hero Goes Mobile
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Guitar Hero Goes Mobile
Geeky Guinness Records
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Geeky Guinness Records
Ballsy Street Strutting
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Ballsy Street Strutting
Cinematic Animated Promos
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Cinematic Animated Promos
Retro Movie Recreation
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Retro Movie Recreation
Play Guitar Hero On Your T-Shirt
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Play Guitar Hero On Your T-Shirt
Girlie Gamers
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Girlie Gamers
Touchscreen Guitar
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Touchscreen Guitar
Musical Cakes
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Musical Cakes
Custom Rock Band and Guitar Hero Instruments
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Custom Rock Band and Guitar Hero Instruments
Rockstar Supermodels
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Pop Culture
Rockstar Supermodels

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