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Beastie Boys
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New York City (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 Young & 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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xHxYxBxRxIxDx wrote:
I wish the B-Boys cared enough about their fans to give them new music outside of every 6 years or so. The Mix Up does not count...Its a good album, but it doesnt satiate the need i have for some mic passin
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craigsriot wrote:
there new album is fucking sick
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qcardy wrote:
"I did it like this, I did it like that...I did it with a whiffleball bat"
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Alipilus wrote:
I like HC!
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soundsop wrote:
I'd be an altogether different person today if not for these dudes.
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humorbot wrote:
I'm sorry if it's just me, but I much prefer their Rap stuff to their instrumental stuff.
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greekgoat91 wrote:
IF THERE'S A RECORD, THERE'S A RECORD CAUSE OF MARIO
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Cannsaw wrote:
Are you asking for each one to be named?
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the-catalyst wrote:
who tagged them as 'alternative'???
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Eigenlichtkeit wrote:
Step 1 - Find Mario C. Step 2 - Re-Hire Mario C. as Producer Step 3 - Record Album
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grantbond wrote:
it's all that
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Dualcia wrote:
YOU GOTTA FIGHT. FOR YOUR RIGHT. TO PAAAAAAAAARTY. Best right ever.
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Jrsvdijk wrote:
lol omfg @ censor. thats just meant to cause another last.fm riot, isnt it? I mean, cos if you really meant that - then ur one really dumb bitch.
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deanster321 wrote:
I think the only thing better than their music is Mike's hair.
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C-E-N-S-O-R wrote:
First Hip-hop Artist/Group to get a #1. Whites beat the Blacks at their own play~
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nylonwhiskers wrote:
i usually despise rap and hiphop music, but i ENJOY listening to Beastie Boys!
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toco-tucan wrote:
Ad Rock, I love You!
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mart-the-mod wrote:
Simply the COOLEST band on the planet
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Welcome to Guitar for Dummies group. Thanks for joining us. We hope to see you around !!! Would be cool to introduce yourself in the "Introduce yourself" thread. Have a nice day !
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