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Formed: 1979 in NY
Years Active: 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: Rap

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Biography:
As the first white rap group of any importance, the Beastie Boys received the scorn of critics and strident hip-hop musicians, both of whom accused them of cultural pirating, especially since they began as a hardcore punk group in 1981. But the Beasties weren't pirating -- instead, they treated rap as part of a post-punk musical underground, where ... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2007 Mix-Up
2004 To the 5 Boroughs
1998 Hello Nasty
1994 Ill Communication
1992 Check Your Head
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Filmography:
2007 Public Enemy: Welcome to the Terrordome
2004 Beastie Boys: Horseplay - Unauthorized
2003 Music Mix, Vol. 3: Alternative Scene
2000 NBA: Live 2001 - The Music Videos
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Group Members: Kate Schellenbach MCA John Berry Mike D Ad-Rock More >> Similar Artists: Beck Luscious Jackson Biz Markie A Tribe Called Quest Jungle Brothers More >>

Influenced By: Run-D.M.C. Afrika Bambaataa Bad Brains The Meters Minor Threat More >> Followers: The Bloodhound Gang Natas Beck MC Lars Rage Against the Machine More >>

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