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Courtney Love Miffed by Kurt Cobain’s Avatar in ‘Guitar Hero 5,’ Sues Activision

As reported by MTV.com, Courtney Love, Kurt Cobain’s widow, plans to sue video game publisher Activision for his appearance in the blockbuster video game, Guitar Hero 5. Activision fired back, in an official statement. Contributor: Brian Haughey Published: Sep 12, 2009

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Courtney Love Miffed by Kurt Cobain’s Avatar in ‘Guitar Hero 5,’ Sues Activision

Surviving Nirvana members “disappointed” at Cobain use in Guitar Hero 5 – with video

Surviving Nirvana band members Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic have issued a joint statement saying they are disappointed that dead singer Kurt Cobain is being used in Activision’s Guitar Hero 5 as a playable character. Yesterday, Cobain’s widow Courtney Love tweeted that she would sue Activision for using images of the iconic rock star, although the publisher has said that she herself signed away the rights to use his likeness

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Surviving Nirvana members “disappointed” at Cobain use in Guitar Hero 5 – with video