Paul McCartney, Blink 182 Coming To Rock Band

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a three pack of songs from Paul McCartney's new live album, a three pack of songs from Blink-182 and singles from The Psychedelic Furs and The Ramones will be added next week to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Wii.

These artists are among the more than 390 bands currently available through the Rock Band platform. With more than 1,000 songs available, Rock Band is, without question, the industry leader in providing the best selection of interactive musical content, songs and artists.

Paul McCartney's historic three-night musical christening of New York's Citi Field, witnessed by 120,000-plus attendees and universally hailed as a concert experience for the ages, was immortalized Nov. 17, when Hear Music/Concord Music Group released Good Evening New York City. And, as previously announced, beginning Jan. 5, Rock Band and McCartney fans will be able to download "Paul McCartney New York City Pack 01" in the Rock Band Music Store. McCartney's solo debut on the Rock Band platform includes "Band on the Run (Live)," "Jet (Live)" and "Sing the Changes (Live)."

California punk rockers Blink-182 returns to Rock Band next week with another three pack of songs, including "Adam's Song," "First Date" and "I Miss You." Punk legends The Ramones are back again with "Rock ‘n' Roll High School," and eclectic rockers The Psychedelic Furs return with "Love My Way" and "Sister Europe."

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