Wanna be a Rock Star? Fake It

By Clayton Neuman

For many people, Rock-'n'-Roll ambitions are stifled by a lack of, well, talent. Don't let that stop you anymore. To wit: Australian scientist Richard Helmer, left, recently developed an air-guitar T shirt with built-in motion sensors that detect arm movements and turn them into audible riffs. That's not all. A slew of video games, camps and classes are rolling out to fulfill your delusions of rock-'n'-roll grandeur. So slap on those leather pants and get ready to become the next platinum performer--at least in your imagination.

GUITAR HERO II Gamers went gaga over the first video game's realistic guitar controller. The new sequel offers even more gnarly riffs, letting you strum along with favorites like Van Halen, Guns N' Roses, Megadeth and even faux rockers Spinal Tap.

ROCK 'N ROLL FANTASY CAMP The Hollywood camp that lets weekend crooners rock out with music legends will kick off a February session with Paul Stanley of Kiss and Steve Vai. SINGSTAR ROCKS! Now you can enjoy the fun of karaoke without any public embarrassment. The new PlayStation 2 game measures your tone and beat while you sing along to music videos. SINGSTAR ROCKS! Now you can enjoy the fun of karaoke without any public embarrassment. The new PlayStation 2 game measures your tone and beat while you sing along to music videos.

SCHOOLS OF ROCK The inspiration for Jack Black's 2003 film, the Paul Green School of Rock Music (founded in Philadelphia and now spreading nationwide) preps students to act like stars.