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Beastie Boys Profile
Group Name: Beastie Boys
Current Members:
Michael Diamond, aka Mike D (November 20, 1965)
Adam Yauch, aka MCA (August 5, 1964)
Adam Horovitz, aka King Ad-Rock (October 31, 1966)
Genre: Hip hop, Alternative rap, Old school hip hop, Hardcore punk
Early Names:The Young Aborigines (1979)
Influenced: blending of rap and punk influenced Limp Bizkit and Korn; sampling techniques used by Beck
Influences:Santana, Run D.M.C. Led Zeppelin
Formed: New York City, USA (1979)
Nationality: Jewish-American
Debut Album: Licensed to Ill (1986)
Breakthrough Singles: "Fight For Your Right" (1987) "Brass Monkey" (1987) "Sabotage" (1994) "Intergalactic" (1998)
Did You Know:
The "Sabotage" music video parodied 1970s police dramas, shot to resemble the opening credits of such a show.
Mike D was the founder and president of Grand Royal Records
Mike D. is married to Tamra Davis, director of the the cult classic film "Half Baked"
MCA went to Bard College before dropping out
Using the alter identity "Nathaniel Hornblower", Adam Yauch has directed many of the Beastie Boys' music videos.
Adam Horovitz is the son of the playwright and screenwriter Israel Horovitz. The film Author! Author! is based on the experiences of the Horovitz family
Baseless Rumors
Mike D is the elder brother of Dustin Diamond, aka "Screech" from "Saved By The Bell".
Beastie Boys are breaking up (all members still dedicated to the group)
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