Harmonix announced that next week we’ll be getting a six pack of songs from the Grateful Dead as well as two songs from The Smithereens next week. The Grateful Dead’s new tracks include “Beat It on Down the Line,” “Cumberland Blues,” “Scarlet Begonias,” “Throwing Stones,” “Touch of Grey” and “U.S. Blues.” This brings the number of Grateful Dead tracks in Rock Band to a 19. The Smithereens make their Rock Band debut next week. The band is offering up “A Girl Like You” from 1989’s 11 and “Only a Memory” from 1988’s Green Thoughts.
Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3 system (May 18):
- Grateful Dead – “Beat It on Down the Line” +
- Grateful Dead – “Cumberland Blues” +
- Grateful Dead – “Scarlet Begonias” +
- Grateful Dead – “Throwing Stones”
- Grateful Dead – “Touch of Grey” +
- Grateful Dead – “U.S. Blues” +
- The Smithereens – “A Girl Like You”
- The Smithereens – “Only a Memory” +
(All tracks are original master recordings)
(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation 3 May 19)
These tracks will be available for purchase as “Grateful Dead Pack 03,”as well as individual tracks on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system, and as individual tracks only on Wii. Tracks marked with “+” are also available for download in the family-friendly LEGO® Rock Band Music Store.
** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change. **
