“I WANNA ROCK!!!”
Okay, so maybe it’s a little ‘80s, but now you, too, can unleash your inner rock star at the Hard Rock Café when they host the “Guitar Hero: Aerosmith” tournament in hopes to find Detroit’s best axe shredder.
The competition on Wednesday, July 30, marks the Detroit leg of the national tour, which takes place in 15 cities and features the newest release in the “Guitar Hero” video-game franchise.
“It’s a chance for us at Hard Rock to pair-up with Steven Tyler, who’s a big supporter for us,” says Mike Sypniewski, of Hard Rock Detroit’s sales department. “And, it’s happening at Hard Rocks across the country.”
Local fans can unleash their inner rock star in order to gain the top score, where everyone competes on the same song. “We can’t tell you what song because then people will go out and practice,” says Sypniewski. “But, actually we don’t even know what it is, yet.”
The top four scores will then go on to Boston for the star-studded finale event and see Steven Tyler in the flesh. They’ll also compete for the chance to win the grand prize: a custom Red Wing “Guitar Hero: Aerosmith” Hard Rock Café motorcycle designed by Tyler himself.
“It’s a popular video game for all ages, so anyone from 15 to 45-years-old can be a rock star for a change,” says Sypniewski. “I’ve played it and I’m not very good, in fact I’m awful, but people really love it.
“Someone who enjoys the game and practices it a lot (has a good chance). It’s going to take a lot of practice to win,” Sypniewski adds.
As part of the national tour, Hard Rock is also giving Forge -- a nonprofit that works with displaced communities in Africa -- a $50,000 contribution during the final event in Boston.
Prizes from the 101.1 WRIF radio and the Hard Rock are also part of the contestant swag.
“This event gives Hard Rock the opportunity to partner with a legend of rock, America’s number one video game, SPIN magazine and the WRIF, while giving our guests a memorable experience in our café,” says Hard Rock Detroit management.
So instead of playing air guitar (come on, we know you do it) put those skills to use and “Rock This Way” at the “Guitar Hero: Aerosmith” Rocks the Hard Rock event. Registration starts at 6 p.m. with game time at 7 p.m. The event’s free, but you must be 21 and older in order to rock-out.
