March 23, 2009
MTV Games, Harmonix and EA
Announce Rock Band Track Pack Classic Rock
New Rock Band Track Pack Allows
Players to Download On-Disc Songs Into Their Rock Band Music Library at No
Additional Cost
Harmonix and MTV Games along with
distribution partner Electronic Arts Inc. today announced plans for a North
American release of Rock Band Track Pack Classic Rock for the Xbox 360,
PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation 2 and Wii on May 19, 2009.
Rock Band Track Pack: Classic Rock
is a standalone software product that allows owners of Rock Band and Rock Band 2
to keep the party going with more hit songs from the pantheon of rock music. In
addition, Rock Band Track Pack: Classic Rock, like all Rock Band software, is
compatible with all Rock Band instrument controllers and other current
music-based video game peripherals. The 20-song pack features an outstanding mix
of Rock Band fans’ favorite classic rock hits including songs by mega artists
The Who, Rush, Boston and The Police.
Fans who buy the Rock Band Track
Pack: Classic Rock for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 system can play directly from
the disc or download the songs onto their consoles’ hard drives through a free
offer with Xbox LIVE online entertainment network or the PlayStation Network.
Once downloaded, the songs will automatically appear in the player’s custom Rock
Band library and can be integrated into setlists and played in all game modes.
With more than 600 tracks available in the Rock Band music catalogue and regular
releases of downloadable content every week, Rock Band Track Pack: Classic Rock
is yet another way rockers can continue to expand and customize their music
libraries.
Complete Track
List:
|
Artist |
Song Title |
Decade |
1. |
Boston |
Peace of Mind |
1976 |
2. |
Boston |
Rock and Roll |
1976 |
3. |
Dead Kennedys |
California |
1987 |
4. |
Dead Kennedys |
Holiday in |
1987 |
5. |
Free |
All Right Now |
1970 |
6. |
George |
Bad to the |
1982 |
7. |
James Gang |
Funk #49 |
1970 |
8. |
Jethro Tull |
Hymn 43 |
1971 |
9. |
Lenny Kravitz |
Let Love Rule |
1989 |
10. |
Pat Benatar |
Hit Me With |
1980 |
11. |
The Police |
Can’t Stand |
1978 |
12. |
The Police |
Truth Hits |
1978 |
13. |
Rush |
Closer to the |
1977 |
14. |
Rush |
Red Barchetta |
1981 |
15. |
Siouxsie and |
Kiss Them For |
1991 |
16. |
Steve Miller |
Take the Money |
1976 |
17. |
Steve Miller |
The Joker |
1973 |
18. |
The Stone |
Love Spreads |
1994 |
19. |
The Who |
Baba O’Riley |
1971 |
20. |
The Who |
Behind Blue |
1971 |
**All 20 tracks utilize original
master recordings**
Price: $29.99 MSRP
The Rock Band Track Pack: Classic
Rock is the latest in a series of popular software releases developed to
increase player’s library of music for the Rock Band platform including Rock
Band Track Pack 1, Rock Band Track Pack 2 and AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack.
The Rock Band franchise is the
ultimate platform for music fans and gamers to interact with music like never
before. The game challenges players to put together a band and tour for fame and
fortune – all while learning to master lead/bass guitar, drums and vocals.
Featuring the most master recordings of any music game ever by the world’s
biggest rock artists, the Rock Band music catalogue includes tracks that span
every genre of rock ranging from alternative and classic rock, to heavy metal
and punk.
Rock Band Track Pack: Classic Rock
is rated “T” for Teen with a descriptor of Mild Lyrics by the ESRB. Rock Band
and Rock Band 2 are currently available for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and
PlayStation 2 systems and Wii.
For more information on Rock Band
and Harmonix Music Systems please visit
www.rockband.com and
www.harmonixmusic.com.