Brooklyn Residents Petition to Get Park Named after Beastie Boy : May 23, 2012

Since Adam “MCA” Yauch passed away earlier this month from cancer, there have been numerous tributes to the Beastie Boy all around the world – and now Brooklyn residents want ...

Beastie Boys Adam Yauch Loses Battle with Cancer : May 07, 2012

Beastie Boy Adams “MCA” Yauch passed away on Friday at the age of 47 after a three-year battle with cancer. Over the weekend, there has been an outpouring of tributes for the l ...

Guns N Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys Headed to Rock and Roll : December 07, 2011

Topping the list of this year’s inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (at least in name recognition) are Guns N’ Roses, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Beastie Boys as ...

Beastie Boys Not Planning Tour Until Adam Yauch Cancer Free : June 22, 2011

Adam Horovitz of the Beastie Boys has ruled out plans for touring to support the group’s new album until Adam Yauch has recovered completely from cancer. Since July 2009, Yauc ...

Beastie Boys Cancel Tour : July 20, 2009

The Beastie Boys were all ready to rock out with a 3-month tour launching at the All Points West Festival at month's end. Life seems to have had other plans for the group as they w ...

beastie boys Biography

The American hip hop band the Beastie Boys is from Brooklyn, New York. Group members include Michael Diamond (Mike D), Adam Yauch (MCA) and Adam Horovitz (Ad-Rock).

The Beastie Boys got their start in 1979 and were a hardcore punk band at that time. They appeared on “New York Thrash,” a compilation cassette with Beastie and Riot Fight. In 1982 they released “Polly Wog Stew,” their first EP. In 1983 the band achieved moderate success locally with the release of “12” Cooky Puss,” an experimental hip-hop EP. In 1984 the Beastie Boys transitioned to hip-hop and released several successful 12” singles. In 1986 “Licensed to Ill,” their debut album, was released to widespread commercial success and critical acclaim. The Beastie Boys, as of 2010, have sold over 22 million U.S. and 40 million worldwide albums.

The Beastie Boys are one of the world's longest running hip-hop acts. They continue enjoying critical and commercial success over 20 years after releasing their debut album. In 2007 the Beastie Boys were nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The group in 2009 released deluxe digitally remastered editions of “Hello Nasty,” “Ill Communication,” “Check Your Head,” and “Paul's Boutique.