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New York City, United States (1979 – present)
Beastie Boys are an American hip-hop trio from New York City, United States: Brooklyn and Manhattan. The members are Mike D (real name Michael Diamond), MCA (Adam Yauch), and Adrock (Adam Horovitz).
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.
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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To The 5 Boroughs
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So What'Cha Want
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Hey Ladies
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An Open Letter To NYC
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GER_capo wrote:
Intergalactic!
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xSTEx wrote:
Ahh cheers man.
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jackanory wrote:
'some old bullshit' has got a lot of their early hardcore stuff, but some was when they were crossing between the two. and 'aglio e olio' is a pure hardcore album. there's a few songs on albums as well like 'tough guy' on ill communication
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xSTEx wrote:
What's albums did they do hardcore punk? I'm interested.
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C4NNIB4L wrote:
Inetersting band ! very extensive ;-)
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Noruzza wrote:
♥
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HerpesFuckFarm wrote:
they were great when they played hardcore. Egg Raid On Mojo, Transit Cop, Holy Snappers etc. gold!
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caromuela wrote:
i just love them SO much :')
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gabrieldeluxe wrote:
!!!
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CovinS wrote:
They toured with Madonna. :O
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Julkaa01 wrote:
An Open Letter To NYC <33
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DavidBN wrote:
Merry Christmas For All Beastie Boys Listeners! ;]
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DynatiaCydonia wrote:
shit
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IrTAI wrote:
EGG RAID ON MOJO. They were so much better when they were hardcore.
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Grec0 wrote:
Check Your Head !
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OldList wrote:
Yeap!
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UnivoxSuperfuzz wrote:
Can't we all just get along? Can't you all see that the Beastie Boys ANS hip hop are awesome?
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musicaldemon wrote:
Someone write on my wall so I can tell which beastie is which. Which has the highest voice? which is the one with the really yelly style of rap?
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dimaha wrote:
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Pic is great!
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