Last night the humble air guitar was put to rest at a dignified ceremony in Hoxton. Famed for its appearances in such Hollywood films as Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure and Tenacious D in: The Pick of Destiny, the air guitar has left two sons, Guitar Hero and Guitar Hero II.
The ceremony was a fitting tribute, with poetry readings and celebrities in attendance.
There’s a distinctly evil glow in some of those mourners’ eyes…
The coffin was solemnly carried in by some lovely pallbearers for cremation.
“Slash” played a moving tribute of popular rock solos.
By the end, Air Guitar’s weeping widow had be gently led away from the burning coffin by a kindly monk.
If you would like to leave your own tribute to the late Air Guitar, its descendant Guitar Hero II is available for the PS2 from today.
Edit: Woo, I’m famous! Check me out at you NEWB, where they’ve posted the press photos of the air guitar funeral. I’m the one with the bandanna in the last picture. A small version of the same pic was also used at GameSHOUT. Must be coz I’m so cute in my fluffy coat, right? Heehee…
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November 24th, 2006 at 3:38 pm
It was a very sad and moving ceremony that also featured a fire walking monk! Scary bananas.
Guitar Hero II looks like a lot of fun, especially when you have a stage, massive plasma screens and some obscenely loud amps behind you! It was a great night and a wake to remember :-)
July 11th, 2008 at 6:54 am
I think it was very thoughtful and touching of the members of Kiss to attend the funeral, particularly since they were responsible for so much of Air Guitar’s glory.
Great post man, very funny.
Fergus Mayhew
July 18th, 2008 at 5:21 am
So, when are the funerals for shower singers and air drums? Our children are doomed to miss some of the best parts of life…