by Ashley Duarte
Entertainment Editor
Every year, California holds a three day music and arts festival known as Coachella. Although known for showcasing a range of mind blowing performances, Coachella did the unthinkable in 2012. Thanks to Digital Domain and Dr. Dre’s revolutionary vision, Tupac’s hologram joined Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg in an epic and unforgettable performance.
Due to the overwhelming reaction of the crazed fans at Coachella, there have been rumors circulating about bringing back several iconic deceased celebrities as a hologram. With the exception of Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley (who have already been made into holograms), Timber Creek students were asked which deceased celebrity they would want to see brought back.
With no surprise, the most desired hologram was the notorious Biggie Smalls. Senior Danielle Kleinberg even said she would like to see a rap battle between the holograms of Tupac and Biggie Smalls because it would be “epic.”
“I’d have to say Jimi Hendrix because he was an icon and had more to offer,” said senior Samuel Rios. Jimi Hendrix was an American musician who is considered to be one of the greatest electric guitarists despite his short lived mainstream fame of four years.
Junior Xavier Ortega claimed he would like to see a hologram of the late Whitney Houston because “she was an amazing singer and she wasn’t over done like Michael Jackson” and concluded with the statement “she was so real though.” Although she has been recently remembered for her controversial drug abuse, Houston was a national icon known as the “best-selling musical artist.”
Female singer/song writer Amy Winehouse was wished to be brought back by sophomore Stephanie Borden. Winehouse’s hologram, however, was not to be created for her musical talents, but simply because “she was British.” Winehouse’s jazzy/soul eclectic voice had made her the first female artist to win five Grammy awards in 2006.
Needless to say, many artists and celebrities are deserving of being showcased as holograms for the world to rejoice and remember their excellence once again. There will be plenty of opportunities, we just have to wait and see who is next.