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The videogame Rock Band lets wannabes indulge their rock 'n' roll fantasies. Today on Soundcheck: Carrie Brownstein of the indie group Sleater Kinney compares Rock Band to the real thing. And, NY1 technology reporter Adam Balkin explains the appeal of music games and their impact on the music industry. Later: gospel legends The Blind Boys of Alabama join us for a live performance.
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Jukebox Heroes
In the videogame Rock Band, players form a virtual rock band and "perform" with a microphone, a miniature Fender guitar, and a plastic drum kit. The objective: send your band to the big leagues. But how does the game stack up to the real thing? We ask
Weigh in: Have you played Rock Band? Does it encourage or discourage players from forming real bands? Leave a comment!
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Carrie Brownstein's column on 'Rock Band'
Carrie Brownstein's blog, Monitor Mix
Blind Boys of Alabama
The Blind Boys of Alabama have been around for 60 years and are legends in the world of gospel. The current members are all in their 70s, but they are still at the top of the gospel charts and have recently won four consecutive Grammy Awards. They join us in studio for a live performance.
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