'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.
30 'Rock Band' & 'Guitar Hero' Innovations
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Faux Rockstar
Guitar Hero 3, Rock Band 2, Rockstar Supermodels, and Badass Babies
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Rockstar Supermodels
Heidi Klum in Her Underwear in 'Guitar Hero' Ad
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Custom Rock Band and Guitar Hero Instruments
ArtGuitar Controllers
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Play Guitar Hero On Your T-Shirt
The Guitar Hero
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Musical Cakes
Mom Makes 'Rock Band' Birthday Cake for Gamer Son
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Big Band Video Games
Guitar Hero Aerosmith (Part 2)
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Cinematic Animated Promos
‘The Beatles: Rock Band' Commercial is Captivating
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Touchscreen Guitar
Modified Guitar Hero 3 Also Has Magnetic Switch
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Ballsy Street Strutting
Guitar Hero 5 Viral Combines 4 Bare Women and Music Steve
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Geeky Guinness Records
World's Best Guitar Hero Player
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Girlie Gamers
Aly and AJ Rock Band Guitars
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Retro Movie Recreation
Athletes Recreate 'Risky Business' for ‘Guitar Hero'
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Real Rock Band Uses Plastic Instruments
Guitar Zero's
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Geeky Dropouts
Kid Drops Out of High School to Focus on Guitar Hero
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Midpoint Between Guitar Hero and Guitar Lessons
The E-Z Chord Kit
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Nintendo Game Sells For $9,000 on eBay
Parents Against Marijuana Bid on Guitar Hero III
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Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
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Guitar Hero Goes Mobile
Guitar Hero Carabiner
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Plastic Rockstar Guitars
Beatles Rock Band Guitars For Fans Old and Young
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Real Guitars for Gamers
The Zivix "Z1" for Rockband & Guitar Hero
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Plastic Instruments to Replace Real Ones?
Rock Band
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Computer Whiz Wastelands
Tech Skills Go to Waste in 'Guitar Hero'-Playing Robots
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Cowbell Neckwear
‘Guitar Hero' Inspires Musical Jewelry
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Storage Ottomans for Gamers
AK Rock Box Keeps Your "Rock Band" Instruments Under Wraps
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LEGO Video Games
Leaked Details of LEGO Rock Band Have Musical Geeks Cheering
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MTV "Rock Band" Video Game Launched & It Rocks (UPDATE)
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Unlikely Media Protests
Bon Jovi Joins Protest of 'Guitar Hero 5' Over Kurt Cobain Likeness
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Rockstar On-Stage Emulation
Rock Band Stage Kit
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Rock Star Game Characters
Guitar Hero 5 Features Garbage's Shirley Manson
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Online-Only Rockstar Games
OMGPOP's 'Hit Machine' Takes on 'Rock Band' & 'Guitar Hero'
Related Ideas
Enhanced Mobile Game Controllers
Backbone Released its 2nd-Generation Suite of Bumper Controllers
Retro-Futuristic DJ Consoles
The Conceptual teenage engineering OP-J DJ Console is Advanced
Musical Instrument Pet Feeders
The 'Pet Piano' Smart Feeder Rewards Pets for Playing
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Vintage-Inspired Digital Audio Players
The Conceptual 'Pony Project' Hi-Res Player is Retro
Iconic Rock Band-Inspired Menswear
Eton Releases a Limited-Edition The Beatles Collection
Artist-Designed Instruments
Tame Impala's Orchid is a Synthesizer for Creative Exploration
Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles
This Nintendo Game Boy Concept is 90s-Inspired
Modern Guitar Collections
Gibson Debuts the Les Paul Modern Lite and Les Paul Modern Figured
Grunge Musician-Honouring Guitars
Epiphone Collaborates with Dave Grohl on the Dave Grohl DG-335
Sci-Fi Mecha Design Headphones
These Conceptual Gundam Headphones by Kostas Dakanalis are Flexible
Ultra-Versatile Guitar Processors
Fender's 'Tone Master Pro' Delivers Sophisticated Guitar Sounds
American-Made Sleek Solid-Body Guitars
Epiphone Recently Introduced the Coronet Model
Affordable Retro-Style Guitars
This Guitar Offers Affordably Vintage Style & Premium Tone
Adorable Exclusive Music Accessories
Fender and Sanrio Works Together no a Special Collection
Mobile Music Analysis Devices
The 'Analist' Music Analysis Device by Hélène Bert is Helpful
Beer-Branded Music Sharing Devices
The Conceptual 'Hei-Five' Connects Strangers Over Music
Wearable High-Quality Speakers
Fender and Teufel Released a Cross Bag-Style Wireless Speaker
Rock Band Coffee Brewers
The Green Day x Keurig K-Iced Plus Brewer Celebrates American Idiot
Promotional Game-Themed Collabs
Microsoft Partnered with Several CPG Brands to Offer Xbox Rewards
Rock Band Athletic Wear
Roark and Black Sabbath Unveil Thrilling Active Collection
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Musician-Approved Phone Accessories
Bandolier Collaborates with Superstar Alanis Morissette
Redefined AI Music Creation
MusicFX is Capable of Generating Complex Musical Compositions.
AI Beer Vending Machines
Panhead Custom Ales Created a Machine That Gives Beer to Guitarists
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Modular Handheld Gaming Systems
The 'feeel' Gaming System by Jasmin Kappler is Customizable
Digital Drumstick Pets
A Viral 90s Toy Inspired KFC's Handheld Virtual Eduardochi
Creative Game-Themed Peripherals
The Higround x Minecraft Collection Has Several Styles
Collaborative Rhythm Game Controllers
CRKD Released a Specialized Controller for Fortnite Festival
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Mobile-Friendly Gaming Controllers
The 'MOI3D' Concept Controller by Vadim Danilkov is Two-in-One
Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Controllers
This Nintendo Switch GameCube Controller Revives a Classic
Hands-Free Snack Dippers
Hum Hum by Heinz Helps Gamers Eat While They Play
Engaging Musical Humanoid Toys
The 'musicBOT' Toy Robot Concept Plays Music in an Interactive Way
Modern Update Mobile Games
Flappy Bird is Getting Another Launch with New Modern Changes
Drum Machine Feature Updates
Roland Presents the New TR-8S 3.0 and TR-6S 2.0
Rock Legend-Approved Bass Guitars
Gibson Launches the Gene Simmons EB-0 Bass
Anime-Themed Wearable Collections
Xiaomi Debuts the Genshin Impact Edition of the Smart Band 8 Pro
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Musician Metaverse Collaborations
Lady Gaga Announced Herself as the Next Fortnite Festival Artist
Collaborative Rock Band Merch
Brain Dead and Supervinyl Debuted The Rolling Stones Merch
Musician-Approved Mobile Gamer Controllers
The Backbone x Post Malone Controller is Arriving Soon
Bamboo Smart Travel Guitars
Natasha's Travel Guitar is Inspired by the Yamaha Silent Guitars
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
Smartphone-Based Musical Instruments
The Artinoise 'ZEFIRO' Plugs into a Device's USB-C Port
Signature Modern Bass Guitars
Epiphone Collaborates with Acclaimed Multi-Instrumentalist Rex Brown
Musician-Inspired Game Characters
Singer Billie Eilish Arrives as the Newest Fortnite Hero
Southern Rock-Inspired Guitar Designs
Gibson Collaborates with Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke
AR Piano Previews
Roland AR Helps Shoppers Find the Right Piano with Augmented Reality
Artist-Backed Electric Guitars
boygenius Launches a New Gretsch Guitar for Musicians and Fans
Musical AI Campaigns
Fiverr's 'Nobody Cares' Positions AI as a Tool for Skilled Freelancers
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Streetwear-Influenced Guitar Capsules
fragment design Taps Fender for a Sleek Telecaster Capsule
Music-Honoring Shirt Collections
Eton Presents a New Collection Celebrating the Beatles
Slick Refreshed Guitar Collections
Kramer Has Expanded Its Guitar Lineup with Six Refreshed Models
Encouraging Virtual Guitar Pedals
The UwU Virtual pet Buffer is an Adorable Guitar Pedal
AR-Powered Cereal Games
General Mills Releases a New Digital Monster Game for Consumers
Retro-Style Travel Guitars
The VOX APC-1 Travel Guitar Blends Modern and Vintage Aspects
Neural Interface Wristbands
This New Wristband Enables Gesture Control Of Apple Devices
Anthropomorphized Gaming Systems
The 'Playdate' Handheld Gaming Device Has a Charming Function
Rhythmic Bed Rockers
This Bed-Rocking Device Offers Different Rhythm and Power Settings
Motion Blur-Inspired Rocking Chairs
Muddycap Designs the Fast Rocking Chair with a Visual Illusion
Quirky Strummable Synths
This Reimagined Electronic Synth is a Throwback to the 1980s
Co-Branded Gamer Headphones
The Beats x Minecraft Beats Solo 4 Features a Green "Creeper" Design
Iconic Barbie Collectibles
Barbie Honors “Queen of Rock and Roll” Stevie Nicks with Collector Doll
Effects Pedal Collabs
Third Man Hardware and Eventide's 'Knife Drop Pedal' Lets You Explore Sound
Hand-Sensing Musical Instruments
The ROLI Airwave Uses Hand Tracking and AI
Upcycled Material Musical Instruments
The Yamaha Upcycling Guitar Concept Models are Sustainable
Virtual Reality Bendable Controllers
Minkyu Oh Designs the Cogito Concept with AR Technology
Animated Tech Resistance Shows
Jazz Cow is an Animated Revolt Against Tech Dystopia
Musician-Themed Online Games
Fortnite Festival Lets Players Get in on the Concert Action
Pocket-Sized Beat Makers
The Stylophone BEAT is Fun, Interactive and Inexpensive
Virtual Vinyl Players
Turntable: Music Explorer Merges Vinyl Charm with Modern Technology
Digital Visualized Feedback Instruments
The 'Vibra' Instrument Supports Hard of Hearing Users
Expanded Music Course Libraries
Duolingo and Sony Music Add New Songs to its Music Course
Guitar-Inspired Timepiece Capsules
Bulgari and Fender Collaborate on an Exquisite Timepiece
Vibrational Gamer Belts
The Feelbelt Haptic Audio Wearable Enhances Game Immersion
AI-Powered Dynamic Guitars
The LAVA Music Team Presents the LAVA GENIE Instrument
Folding Speaker-Equipped Electric Guitars
The MOGABI V3 Guitar Boasts Built-In Effects
Feline-Friendly Music Accessories
Yamaha Design Lab Creates a Special Cat Music Box
Music Educator-Inspired Guitars
Epiphone & Marty Schwartz Team Up for a Signature Artist Guitar
AI Music Generators
Riff Produces Royalty-Free Music for Content Creators
Affordable Music-Making Devices
SummerTones Designs the EASYPLAY 1s for Music Production
In-Game Festival Concerts
Fortnite and Metallica Join on a Special Concert Experience
Multifunctional Compact Music Players
NINM Lab's PLAYDISC is a Multifunctional Music Device
Singing Competition Audio Electronics
The Voice Electronics Take After the Hit ITV Studios Show
Gamer Music Libraries
The Nintendo Music App Shares Fan-Favorite Nintendo Soundtracks
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Interactive Music Fitness Tools
Music Boxing Training Machine is Supercharging Workouts with Music
Heaby Metal Guitarist-Approved Instruments
Epiphone Released the Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V
Music-Based Fitness Apps
Feed.fm Highlights the Significant Role Music Plays for Fitness Apps
Artist-Led Music Streaming Stores
The SoundCloud Store Lets Artists Create Their Own Merch
Beer-Dispensing Guitar Machines
The 'Slay to Pay' Vending Machine is Activated by a Guitar Game
Playful Music Production Systems
Blipblox's myTRACKS Groovebox is a Complete Music Studio
Simplistic Dynamic Game Experiences
Joelle Tindall Created the Unique Touch Egg Game
Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play
ROXs is Getting Kids Outdoors
AI Singing Tools
AI Singing Let's Anyone Become a Musician or Composer in a Few Simple Steps
Artistic Gaming Peripherals
Razer Has Launched a Collection Inspired by the Late Keith Haring
Guitar-Holding Benches
Yamaha Design Lab Created This Unique Place to Sit
Gaming Experience-Enhancing Innovations
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Debuts New Gaming Innovations
Musician Mentoring Programs
The Gibson Generation Group Cultivates Youth Talent
In-Game Music Players
UMG and Republic Records Launch the Boombox Music Player on Roblox
Noise-Reducing Digital Drum Sets
The Roland V-Drums Quiet Design Further Reduces Noise
Functional Gaming Toys
Nintendo's Latest Gashapon Toys Can be Added as Controller Parts
Trendy In-Game Music Hubs
Roblox Launches the New Roblox Music Hub for Music Discovery
Wireless Kid-Friendly Headphones
boAt Introduces the Sleek 'Rockid Rush' Headphones for Children
Rock'n'Roll-Inspired Whiskey Collections
FEW Spirits Debuts the Icons of Rock Collection
Metal Guitarist-Inspired Instruments
Epiphone & Gibson Custom Shop Debut the Kirk Hammett 'Greeny'
Virtual Reality Rhythm Games
Metal: Hellslinger is Coming to VR on All Major Platforms
Heavy Metal-Inspired Guitar Accessories
Gibson Introduces the Dave Mustaine Strap & Strings Line
Digitized Board Game Consoles
This Smartphone-Controlled System Displays Board Games On Your TV
Premium Iconic Instrument Recreations
Epiphone Unveils the Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection
Sleek Structural Rocking Horses
Fritz Hansen Designs a Modern Rocking Horse Chair
Sustainability-Focused Guitar Lines
C. F. Martin & Co.® Boasts Sustainable Guitars & Initiatives
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Contactless Electromagnetic Guitar Picks
The 'XPick' Kinetic Remote Control Guitar Pick is Magical
Wooden DIY Guitar Kits
Harley Benton Has Launched a New Range of DIY Guitar Kits
Media-Based Music Expansions
DistroKid Users Now Have Access to TikTok Music for Promotion
Fuzz-Producing Guitar Pedals
Danelectro Launches the Nichols 1966 Guitar Pedal with EQ Flexibility
Music Analysis Compact Devices
Hélène Bert Creates the Analist Music Tool to Understand Music
Vintage-Inspired Guitar Amplifiers
Gibson Introduces the Dual Falcon 20 2x10 Combo Amplifier
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Reverent Rosewood Guitars
This Reimagined Guitar Strikes All the Right Aesthetic & Tonal Notes
Creative-Centric Control Consoles
Logitech Introduces the MX Creative Console Device
Digital Dartboard Game Systems
The 'Pixeldarts' Electronic Throwing Game Offers Nonstop Fun
Live Music Booking Apps
Gig App is an All-in-One Platforms for Artists and Venues
Rockband-Inspired Rancher Boots
Wolverine and Metallica Present the Scholar Rancher Boots
Musician-Connecting Platforms
BandMatch Helps People Discover Nearby Musicians to Create Bands
Charitable Branded Bands
Gibson Has Introduced the Gibson Band, Featuring Rotating Artists
Dynamic Rhythm Game Updates
The Crypt of the Necrodancer Gets a New Character
Band Name Generators
This Tool Uses Keywords to Help Musicians Craft Their Band Name
Comprehensive Guitar Pick-Up Collections
The Gibson Pickup Shop Releases 22 New Offerings
Rhythm Game Platform Expansions
The Xbox Hi-Fi Rush Game is Launching to PS5 Platforms
Royalty-Generating Nature Sounds
Sounds Right Generates Royalties from Nature's Music
Game-Specific Adaptive Music
PlusMusic Enhances Gaming Immersion with Personalized Music
Empowering Musician Spotlight Programs
Gibson Introduces Its First-ever Artist Spotlight Program
VR Trombone Experiences
Trombonest Presents Musical Mixed Reality for Any Skill Level
Musician-Backed Electric Guitars
Fender Launches an Instrument Line with Blink-182's Tom DeLonge
Drum Practice Tracker Apps
Drumbitious Helps Drummers Reach Their Full Musical Potential