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Formed as a New York City hardcore band in 1981, Beastie Boys struck an unlikely path to global hip hop superstardom. Here is their story, told for the first time in the words of the band. Adam "ADROCK" Horovitz and Michael "Mike D" Diamond offer revealing and very funny accounts of their transition from teenage punks to budding rappers; their early collaboration with Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin; the debut album that became the first hip hop record ever to hit #1, Licensed to Ill--and the album's messy fallout as the band broke with Def Jam; their move to Los Angeles and rebirth with the genre-defying masterpiece Paul's Boutique; their evolution as musicians and social activists over the course of the classic albums Check Your Head, Ill Communication, and Hello Nasty and the Tibetan Freedom Concert benefits conceived by the late Adam "MCA" Yauch; and more. For more than thirty years, this band has had an inescapable and indelible influence on popular culture. With a style as distinctive and eclectic as a Beastie Boys album, Beastie Boys Book upends the typical music memoir. Alongside the band narrative you will find rare photos, original illustrations, a cookbook by chef Roy Choi, a graphic novel, a map of Beastie Boys' New York, mixtape playlists, pieces by guest contributors, and many more surprises.… (more)
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by Michael Diamond and Adam Horovitz
2018
Spiegel & Grau
4.0 / 5.0
Why I'm not a Beastie Boy fan needs no explaining.
These boys have grown up and look back with humor and share all their fun times and pranks. Still not a fan. Never will be.
What attracted me to this book is the
Back in the 80s we made tapes....it was what you did to save music. These guys have worked with some awesome people, listen to all kinds of music and for me, that's the Beastie Boys. Dj at heart. The history of this street scene, stores and places to eat...the music, clubs, artists of that time and place is really done well. Really fun to read. The formatting includes many full page pics....glossies....a mini cookbook of their fave recipes....and more. It really is a true representation of the band. I think it is a cool book and will be enjoyed by fans, followers and anyone interested in the scene at that time.
One of those books you're sad is over because now you can't experience it again.