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Marcus Henderson

Rock's chosen warriors will rule the apocalypse

About Me

...If you've ever heard of a video game series called GUITAR HERO and GUITAR HERO II, ENCORE:80'S etc; Chances are you're rockin'out to some of my work! Every generation has a lightning rod to the guitar. From Hendrix to Van Halen and beyond, millions of people have been inspired to rock just by hearing the masters at work. In 2005 Guitar Hero awoke the masses and re-introduced some of the most incredible rock songs ever recorded to a whole new generation of hearts, ears and hands eager to rock.
Critically acclaimed guitarist Marcus Henderson was chosen to take the role as one of lead guitarist's for the series with jaw-dropping results- Several dozen best soundtrack awards, Multiple Game of the Year awards, countless accolades, and Millions of copies sold. Marcus is part of the heart and soul of the game, and the lightning rod for hundreds of thousands of Guitar Hero fans crossing over to the real thing. With 20 years playing and touring experience, Marcus has brought a energy and authenticity to the game that few interactive experiences offer. Putting everything into his recordings, his performances on the Guitar Hero series not only leap off the screen, but the level of detail and accuracy is frightening. Many times his tracks will be mistaken for the original…
Possessing an innate passion for the instrument, natural musicality, and a drive to exceed ridiculous levels of musical standards, Marcus is energy, personality, musicianship and presence personified as a leader for the new generation of rockers all over the world.
I grew up(?) as a little skate punk/metal-head kid in the east bay during the late eighties, and basically lived at The Stone and Omni from 87-90. I hardly remember the 90's... I do remember being in several other bands along the way. A few of 'em probably even would sound familiar if i told you who they were, but who cares. I have also been in 2 of possibly the worst feature films ever made, and in between enjoying the art of Mark Ryden and wishing i could skate like my guitar bro Chris Cole, i try and balance out the hatred and fascism spewing from the assholes in the white house by being as loud and as rebellious as possible. Come out to a show sometime and say hi, or go hit my forum section called "Ask a guitar hero" on www.guitarherogame.com !
Check out my lessons on GuitarInstructor.com !
CHARITIES
Honorary Board of Director for Little Kids Rock.org
The Musicares Foundation
Life Rolls On.org
Guitar World (Print and Video)
Game Spy Interview
Game Informer Interview
Modern Guitars Interview
First Penguin Interview
CNET Video Interview
Also featured in GUITAR EDGE, GUITAR PLAYER, ROLLING STONE, GUITAR WORLD, STUFF MAGAZINE, THE VILLAGE VOICE, GAME INFORMER, OFFICIAL XBOX MAGAZINE, OFFICIAL PLAYSTATION MAGAZINE, ELECTRONIC GAMING MONTHLY, USA TODAY, FORTUNE MAGAZINE, THRASHER MAGAZINE, MODERN GUITARS MAGAZINE, MTV, SPIKE TV, ABC, CNET, 1UP SHOW, GAMETRAILERS.COM and more.

My Interests

Malfeasance, Auditory warfare, Video games, Skateboard graphics from my childhood and the ever fertile bosom of heavy fucking metal guitar playing.

I'd like to meet:

Randy Rhoads, Lucio Fulci and Jan-Michael Vincent in a Metal/Horror/Action movie. I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4

Music:

Member Since: 7/27/2004
Influences: Piggy, Dr. Know, Stephen Egerton, Randy Rhoads, Ty Tabor.
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Sounds Like: Reeerew! widddly-wah! chuk-kunk
Type of Label: None

Movies:

Sleepaway Camp box set, Windy City Heat, ELI FUCKING ROTH, Better off dead, Gummo, Zombie, (Pretty much all Fulci, Argento, or Coscarelli Horror flicks) Mostly slasher flix, and 80's B-Movies get watched at home or on the road... Oh yeah, The Search For Animal Chin changed my life as well.

Television:

Drug of choice for a dying country. Smash one if you see one.

Books:

Palahniuk, Baudelaire, Bukowski. Goofus and Gallant from the Highlights magazine. Juxtapoz. Indictments

Heroes:

Lyle Workman, Lance Taber, Nick Gallant, Evel Knievel, Jimi Hendrix, Walter Matthau, Mr. T and whoever it was that told Dick Cheney to fuck off on Fox news.

My Blog

New interview with Total Guitar Magazine!

Hey Hey! Grab yourself a copy of the new Total Guitar Magazine and read all about your favorite Guitar Players! -Than read the article about me! THAN write TG and tell Claire how freaking awesome she ...
Posted by Marcus Henderson on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:07:00 PST

American Way Magazine Interview

Hey You Guys!!! So ya know how it sucks to be on a long flight with nothing to read but the friggin Skymall catalogue? Well now it sucks just a little bit less! Check out this interview with American...
Posted by Marcus Henderson on Fri, 16 May 2008 02:41:00 PST

Crowd needed for photo shoot!

Hey everyone! I’m inviting 20 of my myspace friends to a special event in Northern California this Tuesday the 8th! Come out and be in a professional photo shoot for a major international magaz...
Posted by Marcus Henderson on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 01:26:00 PST

The honor of my entire life...

Wow. I’ve been holding out on you guys until we got pictures from the display, but I can’t keep the secret anymore!!My White Flying V is now permanently in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame!!...
Posted by Marcus Henderson on Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:40:00 PST

Interview Up on Marvel.com!

Check out a rad new interview on Marvel.com!
Posted by Marcus Henderson on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 01:25:00 PST

Guitar Player Interview

Check out an interview Guitar Player did with myself and some of the other wizards behind the Guitar Hero games here!http://www.guitarplayer.com/article/real-heroes-guitar/ jan-08/33101
Posted by Marcus Henderson on Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:54:00 PST

Protest The Hero Interview

Meet Protest The Hero!!(No this is not a militant group of picketer's holding signs outside my house... It's our buddies in PTH and they have a new album so check it out ya'll!!)http://www.roadrunnerr...
Posted by Marcus Henderson on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:34:00 PST

Namm 2008 blog ride

 The annual winter Namm show is the long-haired liquefied mecca of all thing's music and instrument related. It's the yearly pilgrimage of our brothers and sisters to the biggest industry related...
Posted by Marcus Henderson on Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:14:00 PST

2008 Namm show news

Hey ya'll!Looks like this years Namm show is gonna kick some serious ass! I'll be posting my full schedule in the coming days, but I'll be appearing at the following booths for signing sessions at Nam...
Posted by Marcus Henderson on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:14:00 PST

2008 Update Edition

Welcome to 2008 everyone!Let's go! First off... It's officially official!I have a new management team! I am extremely proud to have been signed by The Syndicate, and have a brand new team of bad-asses...
Posted by Marcus Henderson on Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:03:00 PST