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Guitar Hero 5

Game » consists of 13 releases. First released on Sep 01, 2009

The fifth game in the core Guitar Hero franchise, and the third in the series from Activision and Neversoft. Though the game goes by the Guitar Hero moniker, it features full-band gameplay like its predecessor, Guitar Hero World Tour.

What rock star would you like to make an appearance?

#1 Edited by Arkthemaniac (6535 posts) - 3 years, 8 months ago

This isn't excluded to those with songs in the game. Just say who you'd like to see in digital form. 
 
I'd say Badmotorfinger-era Chris Cornell, from Soundgarden:
   

Chris Cornell. He's like if Jesus were a pirate that had a 5-octave vocal range.
Not only is he insanely talented, but he also has a great frontman look with that long hair. Seeing him shout his way through something like Slaves and Bulldozers would be kickass beyond belief. The only big problem with this entry, other than the fact that I don't think Soundgarden makes an appearance in GH5, is that Chris Cornell has changed dramatically throughout the years. He's much more clean cut nowadays, and he might not want a videogame using his likeness that is no longer his likeness. Still, it'd be awesome. 
 
As a bonus, I'll throw in another, this one also in his prime in the early 90's: 
 

Les Claypool. He plays a mean fucking bass.
Les Claypool, of Primus, is another example of a crazy talented musician. Musicians everywhere, particularly bassists (such as myself) revere him for his complete quirkiness. While some people listen to his playing and think it's downright stupid, one thing is for sure . . . this guy can fucking play. If he were included in the game, he'd need around 15 different types of each article of clothing that are randomly generated to form a wardrobe. He'd also need his 6-string Rainbow fretless bass, not shown here. 
 
So, who do you all think should lend their likeness to GH5?

#2 Posted by Punchoutman (24 posts) - 3 years, 8 months ago

Since there's 2 dead people in the cast, I would love to see Freddie Mercury in the game. Queen is in the game. Granted, with  David Bowie, but if they both make it in the game then it would be even better.

#3 Posted by Black_Rose (7785 posts) - 3 years, 8 months ago

Axl Rose

#4 Posted by RHCPfan24 (8608 posts) - 3 years, 8 months ago

Chris Cornell, good choice. I would also like to see Ian Anderson, flute intact.

#5 Edited by jonnyboy (2902 posts) - 3 years, 8 months ago

Freddie Mercury fucking owns all. 
 
That said an early Cornell and Les Claypool are stellar suggestions as well (would be nice if we could get some "Rusty Cage" and "Anti-pop" first though), what gives?
 
 
Oh and Animal from the muppets needs to be in GH6, fuck it, just make "GH: The Dr Teeth Band" and get 'em all in there.

#6 Posted by Hughes (387 posts) - 3 years, 8 months ago

Any Rush member, if not all of them.

#7 Posted by HandsomeDead (11863 posts) - 3 years, 8 months ago
#8 Edited by JJOR64 (18118 posts) - 3 years, 8 months ago

Nathan Explosion
#9 Posted by MattyFTM (13807 posts) - 3 years, 8 months ago

I agree with Sarcastic Gamer on this issue. They should go the route of NBA Jam, and have characters completely unrelated to rock music, like Wolverine, Alma from F.E.A.R., Martha Stewart, and Barack Obama.

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#10 Posted by HandsomeDead (11863 posts) - 3 years, 8 months ago
@MattyFTM said:
" I agree with Sarcastic Gamer on this issue. They should go the route of NBA Jam, and have characters completely unrelated to rock music, like Wolverine, Alma from F.E.A.R., Martha Stewart, and Barack Obama. "
True. In that video with Kurt Cobain that kicked up a lot of fuss, I was far more interested in playing as the skeleton than anything else.
#11 Edited by Dethlaser (8 posts) - 3 years, 8 months ago
 

I want Shavo from soad to make as a playable character.
#12 Posted by MetalGearSunny (6748 posts) - 3 years, 8 months ago

Dave Grohl. Duh.

#13 Posted by HistoryInRust (5953 posts) - 3 years, 8 months ago

Pete Townshend would be cool, I think.  
 
#14 Posted by JokerClown88 (1051 posts) - 3 years, 8 months ago

Beethoven on Drums, Mozart on Bass, Chopin on Guitars, and the Phantom of the Opera on Vocals.
#15 Posted by monkmaster (25 posts) - 3 years, 8 months ago
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