A panoramic experience that tells the story of Beastie Boys, a book as unique as the band itselfby band members ADROCK and Mike D, with contributions from Amy Poehler, Colson Whitehead, Spike Jonze, Wes Anderson, Luc Sante, and more. 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.
And the albums messy fallout as the band broke with Def Jam; their move to Los Angeles and rebirth with the genre-defying masterpiece. Their evolution as musicians and social activists over the course of the classic albums. Check Your Head, Ill Communication.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.
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. The item "Beastie Boys Book SIGNED by MIKE D & ADROCK ADAM HOROVITZ New 1st Hardback" is in sale since Thursday, November 29, 2018.
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