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Four Artists I'd Like To See In Rock Band

While enjoying my spring break, I played Rock Band 2 with some friends and was disappointed to see that some of the artists I'm fond of are apparently not yet (and may never be) included in Rock Band's library. Because I feel like going on about it, I'm going to... go on about it.

4. Arctic Monkeys

It's weird; I actually thought these guys were in Rock Band already, but it seems I was mistaken. With all the indie popping up in both of the major rock franchises, it's weird that one of the more energetic indie bands haven't made their way into Rock Band's massive library yet.

Possible tracks: "Still Take You Home," "A Certain Romance," "Brianstorm"

3. Reel Big Fish

The ska/ska punk band haven't been in the spotlight for some time, but they're still playing and still having a great time with it--their "Our Live Album Is Better Than Your Live Album" CD is one of my top five live albums. Their music isn't necessarily complex, but what it lacks in depth it more than makes up for in fun.

Possible tracks: "Beer," "Take On Me," "Sell Out"

2. Kenny Wayne Shepherd

A lesser-known musician who probably hit his peak (at least his peak of fame) in the '90s with the moderately successful "Blue On Black," Shepherd hasn't had a lot of exposure outside of blues festivals and a fairly small but devoted fan base. Shepherd and his band have collaborated with artists like Noah Hunt and Kid Rock over the years, though such efforts haven't been quite as good as their normal work. He's not exactly famous, but he deserves a couple songs in the game.

Possible tracks: "Blue On Black," "Deja Voodoo," "Everybody Gets the Blues"

1. Chuck Berry

Considered by many to be the first and most important contributor in the rock and roll era, Chuck Berry is a living legend. Despite his age (he's now 83), Berry is still rocking, and his influence on bands like The Beach Boys and The Beatles paved the way for a lot of the music we know today. It's practically a crime that Berry doesn't have at least three songs in Rock Band by now.

Possible tracks: "Johnny B. Goode," "Maybellene," "You Never Can Tell"