The Beatles on 'Rock Band': Yeah, Yeah, Yeah

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The Beatles on 'Rock Band': Yeah, Yeah, Yeah

Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 5:51PM

Now, anybody can be the fifth Beatle. It was announced today that the most successful and acclaimed act in music history will lend its name and songs to an upcoming edition of Rock Band, marking the first time the Fab Four have been involved in a video game project.

When it hits stores this September, The Beatles: Rock Band will be sold with a limited number of instruments modeled after Paul's Hofner bass, John's Epiphone Casino electric, George's Rickenbacker, and Ringo's...uh...drums. The game will be available on Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii.

Said Sir Paul of the deal, "I like people having the opportunity to get to know the music from the inside out." And without saying it, of course, he also added, "And the money's good. Definitely love the money."

The Beatles are still among the most profitable entertainers every year, even though they split 40 years ago. They are, of course, the top selling act in music history, with 170 million albums sold in the United States alone, over 40 million more than second place finisher Garth Brooks, or about as many as The Rolling Stones, U2, and Michael Jackson combined.

Colin Boyd |

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I've known about this for a long time, but probably because I'm a big Rock Band nerd. I'm excited for it though!!

Thursday, March 5, 2009 |

Lisa

I am excited for this as well. I liked that RIAA list of top selling artists. With stats like that, this game should get big ratings the second it comes out.

Friday, March 6, 2009 |

Erin

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