Led Zeppelin NOT comfortable with Rock Band, Guitar Hero

[Chili327]

Led Zeppelin Uncomfortable With Licensing Songs To Rock Band, Guitar Hero

 

There's little doubt that the artist line-up for Rock Band 2 is shaping up nicely. Guitar Hero is getting some nice exclusives as well. With Journey, Boston, Metallica, The Who and other top tier acts lending their tunes to the dominant rhythm games, there aren't many superstars left to cross off the list.

 

One of the artists that continues to elude both Activision and Harmonix is Led Zeppelin. It's been chalked up to a lengthy licensing process, but a recent write-up from the Wall Street Journal helps shed more light on the British band's absence.

 

According to their management, the band isn't "comfortable" giving up access to its master tapes, the very thing required to edit these things down to Rock Band and Guitar Hero ready formats.

 

"It ain't about the money," says Peter Mensch of Q Prime Management who handles Led Zep's interests.

 

In better news, the Wall Street Journal writes that hold outs like Van Halen, Steely Dan and Guns N' Roses all have "deals of varying types in the works" to bring more of their music to gamers. In far, far worse news, so are the Eagles.

 

[CDBS14]

the game that gets led zeppelin is the game i buy.

[RNG187]

CDBS14 ]

the game that gets led zeppelin is the game i buy.

looks like you wont be buying any new games, does this include socom? ;D ;D ;D maybe?

[Xx-CHURCHY-xX]

Old news

 

I'll still be getting Guitar Hero over Rock Band. I highly prefer Guitar Hero. And I especially can't wait for the Metallica tracks to come out in fall.

[Chili327]

CDBS14 ]

the game that gets led zeppelin is the game i buy.

Gee how'd i know you would be the first to reply. :

 

 

RB > GH for now (until the new GH comes out then we'll see)

[[503] Cynical2U]

Chili-Palmer ]

Led Zeppelin Uncomfortable With Licensing Songs To Rock Band, Guitar Hero

 

According to their management, the band isn't "comfortable" giving up access to its master tapes, the very thing required to edit these things down to Rock Band and Guitar Hero ready formats.

 

why cant they just make a copy of the master tapes the they can do what they need to do with them and zep. still has a copy of the master tapes.

 

It would be the shit if I could play misty mountain hop or the immigrant song on Rock band.

[Guest SuddenRedScare]

The game the ships with a keyboard and the Doors' soundtracks is the game I will throw some money towards.

[Johnson30]

I bought GH3 and liked it, then got Rockband and loved it.

 

Now GH3 was traded in for NCAA '09 and my drum set has alot of dust on it.

 

I won't be buying either of the new games, I guess it was a fad for me.

[Xx-CHURCHY-xX]

Cynical2U ]

Chili-Palmer ]

Led Zeppelin Uncomfortable With Licensing Songs To Rock Band, Guitar Hero

 

According to their management, the band isn't "comfortable" giving up access to its master tapes, the very thing required to edit these things down to Rock Band and Guitar Hero ready formats.

 

why cant they just make a copy of the master tapes the they can do what they need to do with them and zep. still has a copy of the master tapes.

 

It would be the shit if I could play misty mountain hop or the immigrant song on Rock band.

They worried that the master tapes will be taken and used for other reasons. Imagine owning a website, one of the most popular websites around, and a company comes to you asking if they can use your source codes or your mysql databases for the benefit of others. That would make you feel uncomfortable. Others have the source of your success. And Harmonix/Activision can't try to do their own things because all their tracks are copyrighted. Without the master tracks and permission, there's nothing they can do.

[cBs_Warlock]

Good. Learn the real stuff kids!

[[503] Cynical2U]

-ChurcH- ]

Cynical2U ]

Chili-Palmer ]

Led Zeppelin Uncomfortable With Licensing Songs To Rock Band, Guitar Hero

 

According to their management, the band isn't "comfortable" giving up access to its master tapes, the very thing required to edit these things down to Rock Band and Guitar Hero ready formats.

 

why cant they just make a copy of the master tapes the they can do what they need to do with them and zep. still has a copy of the master tapes.

 

It would be the shit if I could play misty mountain hop or the immigrant song on Rock band.

They worried that the master tapes will be taken and used for other reasons. Imagine owning a website, one of the most popular websites around, and a company comes to you asking if they can use your source codes or your mysql databases for the benefit of others. That would make you feel uncomfortable. Others have the source of your success. And Harmonix/Activision can't try to do their own things because all their tracks are copyrighted. Without the master tracks and permission, there's nothing they can do.

 

Thanks Church I didn't even think of it like that..

 

Good. Learn the real stuff kids!

 

I play guitar myself and I also get a lot of enjoyment out of playing rock band/guitar hero. they are fun games. I just finshed learning Stricken by disturbed in like 20 mins.

[Guest M16Assassin]

Whats wrong with the Eagles?

[[503] Cynical2U]

Prane ]

Whats wrong with the Eagles?

 

Absolutely nothing the eagles are the shit.

[Chili327]

Cynical2U ]

Prane ]

Whats wrong with the Eagles?

 

Absolutely nothing the eagles are the shit.

Yea, i was thinking the same thing when i read that part.

[CpDude05]

Prane ]

Whats wrong with the Eagles?

 

thats what i thought to. Im a young one around here. But i love the oldies.

[Outlaw__Rebel]

Van Halen I'd like to see...

 

You guys DL the video for GH Drums? Funny if you notice they don't show the 2 Drummers wailing on them like they were there drums. Come on man! I think they might be cheap drums.

[SOTG Savage]

Ya'll aint got shit on my rock band skills

 

 

 

hahahahahahahahaha Now, dont hate on my mullet wig either

[CpDude05]

that mullet was hot. i must say. lol

[Xx-CHURCHY-xX]

I don't think the drums will be cheap. GH never has cheap equipment.. more than we can say for Rock Band's shitty ass guitar are the drum pedal that snaps with one kick.

 

BTW: Van Halen is supposed to be exclusive to GH World tour

[BIGDANIEL]

I'd like to see a Rock Band 80's Hair Band collection. Some Ratt, Motley Crue, Dokken, WhiteSnake, Iron Maiden, etc, etc, etc.

[Chaka]

I want the eagles