Virtual rock

By Heather McGuire and Meghan Krane

April 6, 2008 | 12:00 a.m. CDT

10-year-old Austin Robb takes on a whole new persona when he competes in Guitar Hero tournaments, maximizing his star power on the screen with deft fret work and among his competitors with his Mohawk, fake tattoos and rock-star attitude.

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