Nickelback criticise 'Guitar Hero'

Canadian rock group Nickelback have blamed rhythm games such as Guitar Hero for the lack of new bands in the US.

Lead singer Chad Kroeger told MTV that young people are now increasingly choosing to play music simulation titles rather than learn real instruments.

"I feel like there's not enough rock bands out there, especially when we go on the road," he said. "It's tough to find other bands out there, because either they're making a record, or they just got done touring."

"So kids, start rock bands," he continued. "Set down the Guitar Hero, learn how to play an actual guitar and start a band, because it's hard to find more bands to put a solid rock and roll package together, to get out there."

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