These tracks are unlocked through the Career mode and highlight the game’s roots in the Boston music scene: "29 Fingers" (The Konami Code) "Blood Doll" (Anarchy Club) "Brainpower" (Freezepop) "Can't Let Go" (Death of the Cool) "Day Late, Dollar Short" (The Acro-brats) "I'm So Sick" (Flyleaf) "Nightmare" (Crooked X) "Pleasure (Pleasure)" (Bang Camaro) "Seven" (Sunny Day Real Estate)

Rock Band hit the scene in late 2007, changing the music gaming landscape by expanding the single-instrument gameplay of Guitar Hero into a full four-player band experience. At the heart of its success was a masterfully curated setlist that spanned decades and genres.

This study investigated the impact of music games like Rock Band on music engagement and appreciation. The results showed that playing music games increased participants' music engagement and appreciation, especially for songs they were not familiar with before.

This study examined the impact of playing Rock Band on music preferences and musical self-efficacy. The results showed that playing Rock Band increased participants' musical self-efficacy and changed their music preferences, with a greater appreciation for popular music.