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1) 1 Jul 2008 14:41

Andy Chalk

The Who Comes to Rock Band

I got a feeling inside, and I couldn't explain it until I saw the press release saying a dozen classic tracks from The Who will be coming soon to Rock Band.

Selected by Harmonix and MTV Games, along with singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend, the 12 tracks represent some of the band's finest musical moments, all utilizing the original master recordings. Individual tracks will be available for $1.99, or the entire collection can be had for $19.99.

"We're really pleased to have our songs featured in Rock Band," said Daltrey. "It allows our established fan base to interact with our music in a way that's fresh and exciting, while also exposing our songs to new audiences."

"I'm a fan of Rock Band," added Townshend. "I play the game with my son and girlfriend and I love the way it brings different generations together through music. I like the idea that people of all ages will be having fun playing our songs."

Harmonix originally intended to release the band's classic Who's Next as the first complete album for the game, but according to Shacknews was forced to abandon that plan after several of the original master tracks went missing. Instead, the team went back to Daltrey and Townshend for help in assembling The Best of The Who Rock Band Edition, which includes:

"Amazing Journey"
"Baba O'Riley"
"Behind Blue Eyes"
"Eminence Front"
"Going Mobile"
"Leaving Here"
"My Generation" (Live)
"Real Good Looking Boy"
"Sea & Sand"
"Summertime Blues" (Live)
"Who Are You"
"Young Man Blues" (Live)

Formed in the mid-60s around Daltrey, Townshend, bassist John Entwistle and drummer Keith Moon, the band quickly rose to international fame and success, and their pioneering work with synthesizers and concept albums made them one of the most influential bands in the world across a wide range of genres. Like all good drummers, Moon died of a drug overdose in 1978 and was replaced by Kenney Jones, while Entwistle died in 2002 of unspecified, but likely drug-related, causes. The remaining members of the band continue to record and perform, and probably go nuts every time some idiot kid hears "Who Are You" on the radio and says, "Ooh, it's the CSI theme song!"

The Best of The Who Rock Band Edition will be available on July 15 via Xbox Live Marketplace and the PlayStation Store.

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2) 1 Jul 2008 15:35

The_root_of_all_evil

Who?
The Band.
Whose banned?
That's right.
What's right?
The Who. The Band.
The Who are banned?
No, The Who, The Band is in Rock Band.
Hold on a moment. The Who.
Right.
Which is a Band.
Right.
Is in Rock Band?
Right.
So where's Tommy?
Third Base.

3) 1 Jul 2008 15:41

TomNook

Oh my god, I just had a nerdgasm.

4) 1 Jul 2008 15:54

Alone Disciple

The_root_of_all_evil:
Who?
The Band.
Whose banned?
That's right.
What's right?
The Who. The Band.
The Who are banned?
No, The Who, The Band is in Rock Band.
Hold on a moment. The Who.
Right.
Which is a Band.
Right.
Is in Rock Band?
Right.
So where's Tommy?
Third Base.

Epic Genius. This was the best part of the article thus far.

5) 1 Jul 2008 16:12

Johnn Johnston

The_root_of_all_evil:
Who?
The Band.
Whose banned?
That's right.
What's right?
The Who. The Band.
The Who are banned?
No, The Who, The Band is in Rock Band.
Hold on a moment. The Who.
Right.
Which is a Band.
Right.
Is in Rock Band?
Right.
So where's Tommy?
Third Base.

A small round of applause for you, my friend.

6) 1 Jul 2008 16:15

Melaisis

Hurrah! At last I can play the CSI theme song!

7) 1 Jul 2008 16:29

The_root_of_all_evil

Alone Disciple:

Epic Genius. This was the best part of the article thus far.

John Johnston:

A small round of applause for you, my friend.

I thank yew. And a quick round for Abbot and Costello. I'll be here all night. Try the veal.

8) 1 Jul 2008 19:08

Thais

Melaisis:
Hurrah! At last I can play the CSI theme song!

Don't make me hurt you. Rock Band comes with a lot of melee weapons...

9) 1 Jul 2008 19:52

Virgil

My fianc� asked if "Teenage Wasteland" was in the track list. I don't know if that's better or worse than the CSI theme.

10) 1 Jul 2008 20:59

TomNook

Virgil:
My fianc� asked if "Teenage Wasteland" was in the track list. I don't know if that's better or worse than the CSI theme.

My friend asked the exact same thing when I told him.

11) 1 Jul 2008 20:59

Susan Arendt

The_root_of_all_evil:
Who?
The Band.
Whose banned?
That's right.
What's right?
The Who. The Band.
The Who are banned?
No, The Who, The Band is in Rock Band.
Hold on a moment. The Who.
Right.
Which is a Band.
Right.
Is in Rock Band?
Right.
So where's Tommy?
Third Base.

That, my friend, is made of awesomeness and win.

12) 1 Jul 2008 22:09

Andy Chalk

Virgil:
My fianc� asked if "Teenage Wasteland" was in the track list. I don't know if that's better or worse than the CSI theme.

To my way of thinking, this one is more forgivable. It's a very common mistake, and not a symptom that she's drowning in television culture.

13) 1 Jul 2008 22:14

airguitarheros

The_root_of_all_evil:
Who?
The Band.
Whose banned?
That's right.
What's right?
The Who. The Band.
The Who are banned?
No, The Who, The Band is in Rock Band.
Hold on a moment. The Who.
Right.
Which is a Band.
Right.
Is in Rock Band?
Right.
So where's Tommy?
Third Base.

So wait, who's on Rock Band?

Just Kidding, real response: OMFGOMFGOMFGOMFGOMFGOMFGOMFGOMFGOMFGOMFGOMFGOMFGOMFGOMFGOMFG

14) 2 Jul 2008 01:53

Pastey Old Greg

God, Animaniacs was an awesome show.

And it's awesome to see that they included live versions of some of the songs, which are arguably better than their albums versions.

15) 2 Jul 2008 01:58

Programmed_For_Damage

I pity the fool who has to play the basslines to The Who songs, as John Entwistle is arguably one of the best bassists who has ever lived. No doubt they'll have seriously dumbed them down.

16) 2 Jul 2008 15:07

thebobmaster

Pastey Old Greg:
God, Animaniacs was an awesome show.

You do realize the routine is a lot older than Animaniacs, right?

17) 2 Jul 2008 22:50

The_root_of_all_evil

thebobmaster:

Pastey Old Greg:
God, Animaniacs was an awesome show.

You do realize the routine is a lot older than Animaniacs, right?

1936 to be precise.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=tPrm6luPmME&feature=related

18) 4 Jul 2008 05:17

Pastey Old Greg

The_root_of_all_evil:

thebobmaster:

Pastey Old Greg:
God, Animaniacs was an awesome show.

You do realize the routine is a lot older than Animaniacs, right?

1936 to be precise.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=tPrm6luPmME&feature=related

Don't think Abbott and Costello did it about The Who though. The Animaniacs specifically did that routine where they went through it with the band.

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