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New York City, United States (1979 – present)
The Beastie Boys were the first successful white rap group and one of the few acts from the early days of hip-hop that still enjoy major success. Their rock and punk-influenced rap has had a significant impact on artists both in and outside the hip-hop scene, and they were the first rap group to gain a substantial following with alternative rock fans.
The Beastie Boys came together in 1979 as a punk band called The Young Aboriginies. In 1981 MCA joined the group and from the suggestion of their guitarist John Berry, they changed their name to Beastie Boys. Their line up then consisted of Adam Yauch (aka MCA) on bass, drummer Kate Schellenbach (later of Luscious Jackson), guitarist John Berry (of Big Fat Love), and Mike Diamond (aka Mike D) on the mic. Beastie Boys’ debut EP, the Pollywog Stew vinyl 7” was released in 1982.
The band’s first foray into hip hop, the Cooky Puss 12”, followed in 1983, with The Young and the Useless guitarist Adam Horovitz (aka Adrock) replacing John Berry. “Cooky Puss” would be the first B Boys record to receive play at NYC clubs like Danceteria as the band played its first shows outside the city.
The Mike D/MCA/Adrock Beastie Boys lineup debuted in 1984 with the “Rock Hard”/”Beastie Groove” 12.” Produced by Rick Rubin, who went on to produce albums for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Johnny Cash and Audioslave. The “She’s On It”/ “Slow And Low” 12” followed in 1985 and Beastie Boys went on Madonna’s “Virgin Tour.” as her opening act.
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silentEviL_
Sabotage & Fight for your right [2]
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Re-Kramer
Music would be boring without Beastie Boys.[3] You gotta fight for your right to party!
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EmmaJane9
Sabotage & Fight for your right
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Sonzera
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@acclamationsun anthrax
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kissesneverdie
Never really paid much attention to them before, definitely enjoying ill comm.
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acclamationsun
How many remixes of Looking Down The Barrel of a Gun are there?
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MaximumPezcore
Screw resting in peace, because Adam always had peace with him, he was very peaceful just by nature, what I want is for him to rest in power. R.I.P. brother, you left a massive stomp on hip-hop, and the world. You're never far from my thoughts. Even though we've never met, you've always been a huge part of my life and I love you. I hope even a quarter of the love you gave the world comes back to you. We love you. We always will.
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arsendis
rip MCA:(
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breecarpediem
RIP MCA. Still can't believe you're gone. Music hasn't been the same. We all miss you and love you <3
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ghettobastard0
RIP MCA
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djddy
rip
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Vito95PL
MCA you died by instant death. Rest in peace
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FabioGnecco
RIP MCA !
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LINK2K9
RIP MCA!
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robbodagreat
Rest in Peace MCA
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VladislavPopoff
RIP Adam Yauch
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Foggster
agreed
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chuche7787
tomorrow will be one year since MCA's death.. respect.
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I will fight for my right to party.
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