A Musician’s View on the Rock Band Phenomenon (link)
Ever wonder what real musicians think of Rock Band? I don't normally post links to other sites, but this is a great little essay. He started off as a hater, having never played it, but actually went out and bought it. He tells the story of playing Rock Band with his friends, and how he got hooked:
A Musician's View on the Rock Band Phenomenon
Kudos for being open minded and actually playing the game!