Who were the Beastie Boys?
Q: Who were the Beastie Boys?
A: The Beastie Boys were an American rap group.
Q: What does the word "Beastie" mean according to an interview with Charlie Rose?
A: According to an interview with Charlie Rose, the word "Beastie" is the backronym of Boys Entering Anarchic States Towards Internal Excellence.
Q: When did the Beastie Boys form?
A: The Beastie Boys formed in 1981 as a punk rock band.
Q: What are the Beastie Boys' most famous albums?
A: The Beastie Boys' most famous albums are probably Licensed To Ill (1986) and Paul's Boutique (1989).
Q: What is Licensed To Ill known for?
A: Licensed To Ill is known for starting the type of music "rap rock", which is rapping done over rock guitar or beats.
Q: What is Paul's Boutique known for?
A: Paul's Boutique is known for its use of samples, or snippets of music, and the fact that the samples were put together in creative, interesting ways.
Q: Who were Adam Yauch and John Berry in relation to the Beastie Boys?
A: Adam Yauch was one of the founding members of the band until his death on May 4, 2012 after almost 3-years with cancer of the parotid salivary gland. John Berry was a former original guitarist who died on May 19, 2016 from dementia at 52.
