Who will be the NEXT Guitar Hero? Check it out LIVE in San Francisco, September 23, 2006. Tons of passionate guitarists entered, and TEN riffmasters were chosen to strut their stuff in front of celebrity judges, such as JOE SATRIANI, STEVE  LUKATHER, and OTHER SPECIAL GUESTS! There will be ONE winner chosen. ONE guitarist who will emerge victorious as Guitar Player’s 2006 GUITAR HERO! Be there in person to watch some of the greatest and most outrageous guitar talent in the world! Guitar Hero is produced by Guitar Player magazine and sponsored by Musician's Friend, Epiphone, Mesa Boogie, First Act, Hughes & Ketner.