Friday, November 23rd 2007
'The Romantics' Band Sues Guitar Hero
It's no secret that to get many famous songs while avoiding ridiculous royalties (and to also avoid the inconvenience that half the artists included are dead anyways), the majority of Guitar Hero songs are "covers", or similar versions of the song performed by a completely different artist. 'The Romantics', a classic band that wrote such hits as "What I Like About You", recently picked up Guitar Hero 3. When they heard the rendition of one of their songs, and how it was "virtually indistinguishable" from the real version, they sued Activision. After all, nobody had asked The Romantics if they wanted their song included in Guitar Hero 3. The Romantics are seeking ridiculous amounts of money in compensation, and for Guitar Hero 3 to be pulled off the shelves.
Source:
Neoseeker
27 Comments on 'The Romantics' Band Sues Guitar Hero
Anyway, back on topic: I think they should be paid royalties. But I think it's utterly ridiculous to request the game to be pulled from the shelves.