 There’s just something magical about historic rock musicians. Artists like Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana hold such high places in musical lore that they almost transform into deities in the eyes of their fans. Connoisseurs will endlessly debate the influence of any frontman or guitarist, and the popularity of these musicians has propelled them to levels of fame that, in some circumstances, can hardly be quantified.
To a lot of observers, these individuals led an ideal lifestyle. Heck, a lot of folks probably imagined what it would be like to walk in the shoes of Alice Cooper for a day. It’s OK to admit that you grew your hair out and bought a guitar at your local thrift store. Really, it’s nothing to be ashamed of. But for most of us, the dream of walking out on that stage will never be realized. And really, it’s just as well, since the cost of a destroyed hotel room can be pretty devastating.
Of course, if you can’t actually be Alice Cooper, the next best thing is to answer trivia questions about him, right? Right?!
In that case, Relentless Software is now your savior, as they have released yet another quiz pack for their stellar trivia game, BUZZ! Quiz TV. As you may have guessed, the latest installment deals with the greatest rockers of all time.
So grab your buzzers, open your Glam Rock Encyclopedia, and hit the jump to get started.
We’re all experts about something. For a lot of people, that subject of expertise happens to be music. And really, rock junkies are the target demographic for the Rock Legends quiz pack.
The latest piece of DLC for BUZZ! Quiz TV adds more than 500 questions to the already robust selection that shipped on the game disc. The pack’s subjects cover everything from individuals’ ties to multiple bands to the inspiration behind some of rock’s greatest anthems. Topics are pulled from multiple decades; everything from Steppenwolf’s music in the late 1960s to Billy Corgan’s history with the Smashing Pumpkins in the ‘90s is fair game.
And really, the breadth of its subject matter is both the greatest strength and weakness of the Rock Legends quiz pack. For the experts in the crowd, the vast variety offered herein will be a definite advantage. There’s so much content here, pulled from such a wide span of time, that you’ll always be kept on your toes. Winning a match against fellow music nuts warrants some serious bragging rights. Just keep your victory dances to a maximum of 90 seconds in length.
 But for folks like me, who only listen to Living on a Prayer after a few adult beverages have been consumed, it’s very easy to feel overwhelmed with this quiz pack. Sure, I may possess a decent amount of knowledge about Queen’s history, but ask me anything about Foreigner, and I’ll give you the blankest stare you’ve ever seen. And let me tell you, it’s fun to be the dumb guy in the room for a few questions. But after that, it starts to get a little bit depressing.
In the end, the Rock Legends quiz pack is best enjoyed by the gamers that live and breathe rock music. But, if you’re more of a casual fan, this may be one to skip. The music categories that are already on the game disc do a far better job at welcoming the non-experts into the fold of music trivia. Of course, if you have a friend who thinks he’s a rock aficionado, you could always buy the Rock Legends pack to humble him. After all, everyone needs to be knocked down a few pegs now and again.
Final Score: B
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