'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'
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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
Cyberpunk DJ Console Concepts
The Image Creates the MIDI Controller Concept
Vintage-Inspired Digital Audio Players
The Conceptual 'Pony Project' Hi-Res Player is Retro
Artist-Designed Instruments
Tame Impala's Orchid is a Synthesizer for Creative Exploration
Rare Vintage Guitar Designs
Gibson’s Certified Vintage Program Drops Its New Collection
Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles
This Nintendo Game Boy Concept is 90s-Inspired
Grunge Musician-Honouring Guitars
Epiphone Collaborates with Dave Grohl on the Dave Grohl DG-335
Highly Collectible Vintage Guitars
The Gibson Certified Vintage Program Unveils New Designs
High-Fashion Video Game Consoles
The Balenciaga Snake Game Marks the Lunar New Year
American-Made Sleek Solid-Body Guitars
Epiphone Recently Introduced the Coronet Model
Digital Apparel Education Initiatives
Roblox is an Unexpected Platform for Fashion Education
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
80s-Inspired E-Ink Gaming Consoles
The 'Ink Console' Offers a Series of Text-Driven Adventures
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
Promotional Game-Themed Collabs
Microsoft Partnered with Several CPG Brands to Offer Xbox Rewards
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
AI-Powered Guitar Pick Concepts
Piek is a Conceptual Instrument Learning Tool by Haneul Kang
Electric Ink Color-Changing Guitars
E Ink and Cream Guitars Dream Up the Voltage DaVinci
Musician-Approved Phone Accessories
Bandolier Collaborates with Superstar Alanis Morissette
Redefined AI Music Creation
MusicFX is Capable of Generating Complex Musical Compositions.
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Creative Game-Themed Peripherals
The Higround x Minecraft Collection Has Several Styles
Vintage Band T-Shirt Capsule
Levi's Launches a Joint Sonic Youth Band Tee Collection
Digital Drumstick Pets
A Viral 90s Toy Inspired KFC's Handheld Virtual Eduardochi
Industrial Video Game Controllers
The Conceptual Nothing Gamepad (1) by Anurag Sarda is Ergonomic
Rock Band-Honoring Clogs
These Beatles x Crocs Classic Clogs are Inspired by Yellow Submarine
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Collaborative Rhythm Game Controllers
CRKD Released a Specialized Controller for Fortnite Festival
Acrylic Smartphone Addiction Accessories
The 'Methaphone' Offers a Tactile Way to Curb Device Use
Biological Material Game Controllers
A Team of Designers Dream up the BioHybrid Device Controller
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
Musician Merch-Inspired T-Shirts
This Collaboration Gap Merch Highlights Iconic Artists
Rock Band-Supporting Soccer Leagues
Linkin Park Headlines the UEFA Champions League Kick Off Show
Virtual Reality Bendable Controllers
Minkyu Oh Designs the Cogito Concept with AR Technology
Screen-Free Music Toys
Loops Lab Lowers the Barrier of Entry to Music Creation
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Anthropomorphized Gaming Systems
The 'Playdate' Handheld Gaming Device Has a Charming Function
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
Interactive Educational Toy Lines
LeapFrog Debuts Its Latest Collection at Toy Fair 2025
Headphone-Connected Guitar Amps
The Positive Grid Spark NEO Enables Private Playing
Musician-Approved Mobile Gamer Controllers
The Backbone x Post Malone Controller is Arriving Soon
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
Remastered Classic Rhythm Games
PlayStation's Patapon Game is Coming to Steam and Switch
Tech-Enriched Sports Equipment
The 'GOAL' Concept by Yewon Lee Encourages Physical Activity
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
Musical AI Campaigns
Fiverr's 'Nobody Cares' Positions AI as a Tool for Skilled Freelancers
Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming
Retroid Designs the Pocket Classic Gaming Device
Streetwear-Influenced Guitar Capsules
fragment design Taps Fender for a Sleek Telecaster Capsule
Slick Refreshed Guitar Collections
Kramer Has Expanded Its Guitar Lineup with Six Refreshed Models
Mix-and-Match Scented Bracelets
Jelly Bands Simplify Jewelry-Making with Snappable Beads
Impactful Gaming Experiences
Humanity Games Combines Retro Gameplay With Real-World Lessons
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
Co-Branded Gamer Headphones
The Beats x Minecraft Beats Solo 4 Features a Green "Creeper" Design
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
AI-Powered Tone Generator Apps
PositiveGrid Has Launched the Innovative SparkAI Tool
Real-Time Music Collaboration
Jammin Connects Musicians Globally for Live Browser-Based Sessions
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
Upcycled Material Musical Instruments
The Yamaha Upcycling Guitar Concept Models are Sustainable
Piano-Centric Campaigns
Kawai Pianos are Instrumental to Life in a New Global Campaign
Animated Tech Resistance Shows
Jazz Cow is an Animated Revolt Against Tech Dystopia
Music Icon-Supported AI Campaigns
Music Stars Spotlight Workday's AI-Powered Enterprise Solutions
Virtual Vinyl Players
Turntable: Music Explorer Merges Vinyl Charm with Modern Technology
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
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
AI Music Generators
Riff Produces Royalty-Free Music for Content Creators
Affordable Music-Making Devices
SummerTones Designs the EASYPLAY 1s for Music Production
Musician-Friendly Chairs
The Throne X Uses Haptic Feedback Technology
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
Gamer Music Libraries
The Nintendo Music App Shares Fan-Favorite Nintendo Soundtracks
Interactive Music Fitness Tools
Music Boxing Training Machine is Supercharging Workouts with Music
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
Guitar Learning Tools
All Guitar Chords Lets Users Access Chords, Scales, and Arpeggios
Virtual Idol Game Crossovers
Fortnite Festival and Hatsune Miku Bring Vocaloid to Modern Gaming
Playful Music Production Systems
Blipblox's myTRACKS Groovebox is a Complete Music Studio
Dynamic Multi-Use Turntables
Korg Launches Three New Turntables with Specialized Features
Biologically Shaped Musical Gadgets
The Balls in Concert Ad Brings Testicular Cancer Awareness
Simplistic Dynamic Game Experiences
Joelle Tindall Created the Unique Touch Egg Game
Modern Rock-Themed Hotels
The Hard Rock Hotel in London, Ontario Offers a Music-Inspired Stay
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
Cover Art Generators
The CanCon Album Generator Lets Fans Remix Iconic Canadian Covers
Classic Board Game Remakes
Dungeons & Dragons Takes on a Celebratory Modernized Update
Gaming Experience-Enhancing Innovations
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Debuts New Gaming Innovations
Video Game-Centric Discovery Platforms
Criticdb Debuts a Video Game Review & Discovery Platform
Modular Music Makers
Users Can Build and Modify Music Easily with Modular Sound Blocks
Global Guitar Searches
Gibson x Michael J. Fox Launch s Search for Lost Back to the Future Guitar
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
Nostalgic Music Piracy Merchandise
Limewire's New Merchandise Collection is Made with Dumbgood
Youth-Ready Rocking Chairs
The Innovative Ready Rocker Now Comes in Child and Youth Sizes
Functional Gaming Toys
Nintendo's Latest Gashapon Toys Can be Added as Controller Parts
Advanced In-Ear Monitor Technologies
The Kiwi Ears Étude Ensures an Immersive Listening Experience
Rock'n'Roll-Inspired Whiskey Collections
FEW Spirits Debuts the Icons of Rock Collection
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
Exclusive Music Instrument Brands
Aeroband Will Be Present at the NAACP Image Awards®
Web-Based VR Games
Slice of Music Delivers an Interactive Rhythm Game for Apple Vision Pro
Interactive Drum Learning
Melodics Provides Real-Time Drum Feedback and Lessons on iPhone
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
Reverent Rosewood Guitars
This Reimagined Guitar Strikes All the Right Aesthetic & Tonal Notes
Practical Guitar Songbooks
Chords & Lyrics Auto-Scrolls Through Lyrics and Chords for Guitar
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Music Analysis Compact Devices
Hélène Bert Creates the Analist Music Tool to Understand Music
Music Updates Platforms
Music News Provides the Latest Updates on Industry Movements
Versatile Automatic Guitar Tuners
Band Industries Has Launched the Roadie 4 Automatic Tuner
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
Pro-Grade Musician In-Ear Monitors
These New beyerdynamic IEMs Come in Four Models
All-Ages Portable Rockers
Ready Rocker Helps Everyone Benefit from a Soothing Motion Anywhere
Creative-Centric Control Consoles
Logitech Introduces the MX Creative Console Device
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
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
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
Digital Dartboard Game Systems
The 'Pixeldarts' Electronic Throwing Game Offers Nonstop Fun
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
Musical Productivity Apps
FocusBeats Plays Music For 25 Minutes of Work and a 5 Minute Break
Drum Practice Tracker Apps
Drumbitious Helps Drummers Reach Their Full Musical Potential