Which Guitar Hero title was first to focus on one rock band's career and songs?

Which Guitar Hero title was first to focus on one rock band's career and songs? Guitar Hero: Aerosmith was the first Guitar Hero title to focus on one rock band’s career and songs. Released in 2008, it turned the series’ usual fictional-rocker format into a band-centered music biography.

The game follows Aerosmith through a roughly chronological career path, beginning with the group’s early performances and moving through major venues and milestones. Career mode includes songs by Aerosmith as well as tracks from artists who influenced the band or performed alongside it. Aerosmith members also appeared in the game through motion-captured digital representations.

Aerosmith songs make up most of the soundtrack, but the game is not exclusively an Aerosmith song collection. Run-D.M.C., the Kinks, Joan Jett, Lenny Kravitz and other artists also appear. Four Aerosmith songs were re-recorded specifically for the game because suitable original masters were unavailable.

Players sometimes confuse this title with Guitar Hero: Metallica, another artist-focused entry. Metallica came later, in 2009, while Aerosmith established the series’ dedicated-band format. Guitar Hero: Aerosmith was also the last series entry limited to guitar and bass before World Tour introduced a fuller band setup.