Think Bon Jovi himself would like the idea of his songs being sung by someone else? Think again. Jovi is totally with Courtney, Dave, and Krist 100%. He’s on their side and supporting their battle against Activision.
Read what Jon Bon has to say about this here:
http://www.nme.com/news/nirvana/47363
Activision is in trouble.
Kev
The reason Courtney Love, Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic is not happy about the use of Kurt Cobain for “Guitar Hero 5”, is not that they put him in the game without their permission. Courtney agreed to put Kurt in the game in the first place, she gave them permission. She gave them permission for Kurt to sing Nirvana songs for the game. She didn’t give them permission to use Kurt to sing songs by other artists.
This is why Courtney, Dave, and Krist are pissed off and on a warpath against Activision about it.
I totally agree with it. It’s totally embarrasing and sickening to have Kurt singing songs by other artists like Bon Jovi, Billy Idol, etc. I’m like, “What the hell is Activision thinking? The company are a bunch of fucking morons”. This is humiliating for Nirvana fans.
I am so glad not getting the game. I too am upset and dissapointed with Activision, and because of this, I will no longer by anymore future released Guitar Hero games.
I will still keep Guitar Hero III, Guitar Hero: Aerosmith and Guitar Hero: Metallica, of course, but I will no longer support Activision. They might ruin the upcoming Van Halen game as well.
This is so wrong having Kurt Cobain, singing songs by other artists, that is not Nirvana. So now you see why they are upset. I can’t blame ’em.
See the video below, this is terrible.
Kev
Well, it looks like Courtney Love is not the only one in the music industry upset at Activision with the use of Kurt Cobain for “Guitar Hero 5”. It looks like Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic, the surviving band members of Nirvana, are pretty pissed too.
They aren’t really upset at Kurt Cobain being used for the game, however, they are just pissed that he could be played by other artists by unlocking a secret of the game.
The Associated Press reports:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ipFhOuBuSMv3z7cr0LgPJT4dWALAD9AKR3600
Wow. Activision better do something fast or they’ll be battling in court with Courtney, Dave, and Krist all at the same time!
I’m glad I’m not getting the game now!
Kev
Courtney Love is pissed that Activision put Kurt Cobain in “Guitar Hero 5” and made him look completely different. As you see Kurt Cobain in the picture in this link, he’s much uglier and creepier.
Courtney rants about Guitar Hero franchise on her Twitter page, pretty harsh rants. If you’re brave enough to read that negativity like I can and don’t take it seriously, you’d find it entertaining.
I am kind of losing interest in the Guitar Hero franchise myself. It started out kind of cool…but it is kind of ruining the music industry.
More on it here:
http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200909/N09.0910.1430.41977.htm
I for one agree with Courtney that Activision didn’t even get Kurt right. If you see Nirvana’s earlier performances of “Smells Like Teen Spirit”, Kurt doesn’t look up to the mic and his hair is almost always covered his face when he plays guitar. Plus, when Kurt played live on stage, he doesn’t stand there like a zombie like Guitar Hero did. Kurt moved around on stage like crazy.
This is the reason it made me not want to get “Guitar Hero 5” and changed my mind about getting the game.
I hope Courtney wins this suit, I’m actually glad she’s doing this. Guitar Hero ruined Kurt, he’s gotta be rolling in his grave.
Kev
Krist Novoselic, the former Nirvana bassist, announced the shocking news, that he and Dave Grohl will no longer release unreleased Nirvana songs. The song “You Know You’re Right”, will be the final unreleased track. Of course, we’re all sure the band wrote tons of songs that they didn’t release for their albums, they will only be kept for themselves, not for the public.
Courtney Love have been feuding with Krist and Dave for years over the rights of releasing Nirvana songs. Krist reveals that the surviving members of Nirvana has buried the hatchet with Courtney Love and now in good terms with her.
Krist discussed more of Nirvana’s history with the Legacy Project.
More on it here:
That’s a good thing the band is doing. Keeping the band’s legacy to themselves and keeping Cobain’s wishes is a pretty smart thing to do. I actually don’t like it when the music industry releases unreleased tracks of dead musicians. Like Jimi Hendrix or Bob Marley for example, they shouldn’t release their unreleased material. Keep them hidden and kept secret. Don’t ruin their legacy.
Kev
Courtney Love wrote a nice blog slamming the MTV VMA’s from last night. And guess what, I actually agree with her!
Read her blog here:
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=165705423&blogID=431229551
I never watch MTV or the VMA’s. Those that still do….why? The VMA’s continue to get worse and worse every year. Those that still do are probably the people who only concentrate on mainstream popularity of music.
The only reason MTV gave Britney those awards was to make her feel better because she had a tough year.
MTV shouldn’t be supported. MTV is worse than myspace. Both should be off this planet and get boycotted.
Kev
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