# Rock Star / Blue Note

The *Rock Star* (1978) and *Blue Note* (1979) pinball machines, both produced by Gottlieb, are nearly identical but differ slightly in gameplay focus and scoring. Designed by John Osborne with artwork by Gordon Morison, *Rock Star* is an add-a-ball machine, primarily marketed for export to Italy, while *Blue Note* is a replay version designed for domestic markets.

## Manufacturer
[D. Gottlieb & Co.](/manufacturers/d-gottlieb--co)

## Production
1978–1979

## Design team
- Design: [John Osborne](/people/john-osborne)
- Art: [Gordon Morison](/people/gordon-morison)

## Related
- [Bronco / Mustang](/games/pinball/bronco-mustang)
- [Foto Finish](/games/pinball/foto-finish)
- [Rock](/games/pinball/rock)
- [Touchdown](/games/pinball/touchdown)
- [Centigrade 37](/games/pinball/centigrade-37)
- [Totem](/games/pinball/totem)
- [Torch](/games/pinball/torch)
- [Genie](/games/pinball/genie)

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