In 1987, The Beasties didthe JOAN RIVERS SHOW. and were so cocky and confident that they were black balled from tv for a few years other than videos. Letterman was a fan of them and had them back a few times, the one where they start 5 blocks away and run down the sidewalk rapping their way into the studio is a great television moment.
I followed them around Texas in the early nineties with tribe called quest and public enemy. It was awesome. If you haven't already watched the documentary called something like Beastie boys greatest of all time. It's here on UA-cam.
As far as I know, they have had 4 #1 albums. License to Ill, Ill Communication, Hello Nasty, and To the 5 Boroughs. I'm and old fart but as a result I have be able to see them live 4 times... absolutely fantastic.
David Letterman said that the biggest thing he will miss is the music on his show. I can only imagine how many great artists made their way through there.
the difference between, run dmc and aerosmith, was on is a publicity stunt. Beastie Boys are like, im from NY i listened to hip hop and punk rock growing up heres my music lol
I've never heard anyone say Licensed to Ill as being one of the best hip hop albums ever, but I absolutely agree. It's a legit classic. The fact that they play their own instruments is amazing, because its something they always got flak for in the past.
2 years before the RunDMC Aerosmith collab, Run DmC and the Beasties were fusing classic rock riffs and rap. The best screamers were Steven Tyler, Jim Morrison, Bob Seger, and Joe Cocker. AdRock is very close though. He is the member with the most attitude in his voice.
He was the leader of the band the "Young and the Useless" until he melded with the Beastie Boys in 1979 (Kate Shellanbach, John Barry, Adam Yauch and Mike Diamond)
You should react to the band that opened shows for the Beastie Boys during the "Paul's boutique" tour. That band was called Urban Dance squad. And they predated Rage against the machine, in fusing Hip-hop with hard edged rock and even having a DeeJay onstage. It was having the UDS opening shows for them which inspired the Beastie Boys to start playing instruments again, abandoning the pure Hip hop format. The result was their third album "Check yo head" where the band thanked the UDS for the shot in the arm. The UDS, returned the compliment in the song you should react to, "Demagogue". As I pointed out, they had been around BEFORE Rage against the machine and both bands are always compared to each other. But there's no bad blood between them, in fact, there's a rather famous performance of the UDS at the Pinkpop festival where Zach DeLa Rocha and Tom Morello are seen watching from the side and having a great time.
Rick Rubin was their first DJ. He later co founded Def Jam, and produced with all the greats, of many genres. Arrowsmith, Slayer, Jay Z, Eminem, Johnny Cash and many more an endless list. Rick Rubin: The Invisibility of Hip Hop's Greatest Producer ua-cam.com/video/vabwGiTWRVo/v-deo.html&
I remember when this aired, i knew they were gonna be on Letterman that night and set up the VCR, thought i was ready until i watched it and realized i wasn't ready for what i just watched!!
In 1987, The Beasties didthe JOAN RIVERS SHOW. and were so cocky and confident that they were black balled from tv for a few years other than videos. Letterman was a fan of them and had them back a few times, the one where they start 5 blocks away and run down the sidewalk rapping their way into the studio is a great television moment.
This was their 4 th album not counting their singles from Krush Groove in 85 (She's on it) and Cookiepuss from 84.
I followed them around Texas in the early nineties with tribe called quest and public enemy. It was awesome. If you haven't already watched the documentary called something like Beastie boys greatest of all time. It's here on UA-cam.
One of the best live tv performances ever.
Epic
Truth!
They started out punk rock, and were drawn into the hip hop scene. I feel like this song is the apex of those two angles. 🤘
As far as I know, they have had 4 #1 albums. License to Ill, Ill Communication, Hello Nasty, and To the 5 Boroughs. I'm and old fart but as a result I have be able to see them live 4 times... absolutely fantastic.
David Letterman said that the biggest thing he will miss is the music on his show. I can only imagine how many great artists made their way through there.
Front seat to any show you want every night? Yeah I'm in!
Awe i was 14 and watched. Love the Beastie boys.
The Beastie Boys were one of a kind.
they dont prefer "the"
Still are
the difference between, run dmc and aerosmith, was on is a publicity stunt. Beastie Boys are like, im from NY i listened to hip hop and punk rock growing up heres my music lol
MCA!!💜 He was the center. Brim down, strumming’ chords whilst the maelstrom raged about!!🔥
Awesome 😎 That scratching in the background sounds amazing with ear buds
Best live performance!!!!
LEGENDS!!!!
What a fire performance and a great reaction as usual. I knew you would be dropping a BB reaction on us around now, Thanks,
Thank you 🙏🏾
Nice reaction. Keep going. 👍
Ill Communication is their fourth overall album. Licence to Ill, Paul's Boutique, Check Your Head are the first three.
The rap rock fusion started with Public Enemy and Anthrax bring the noise. Came out before walk this way
Walk This Way was released in 1986, Bring the Noize was released in 1988. Sooooo...no.
I was 17 when this first aired. It was awesome then, and it's still awesome now!
I've never heard anyone say Licensed to Ill as being one of the best hip hop albums ever, but I absolutely agree. It's a legit classic. The fact that they play their own instruments is amazing, because its something they always got flak for in the past.
Which is crazy to me that he doesn’t get that respect!
Licensure Ill was the biggest hip hop album of all time. It’s literally why hip hop exists
I suggest you check out Beastie Boys and Elvis Costello on SNL. It's great.
The BB always bringing the energy!
This song was the best moment in the movie Star Trek (recent trilogy)
2 years before the RunDMC Aerosmith collab, Run DmC and the Beasties were fusing classic rock riffs and rap. The best screamers were Steven Tyler, Jim Morrison, Bob Seger, and Joe Cocker. AdRock is very close though. He is the member with the most attitude in his voice.
He was the leader of the band the "Young and the Useless" until he melded with the Beastie Boys in 1979 (Kate Shellanbach, John Barry, Adam Yauch and Mike Diamond)
If you enjoy a good scream try The Warning - Evolve - MTV music awards.
Can we please take a moment to appreciate all the genre-fuck off'ers out there? 😻
Love, love, LOVE your "stanky face"! 🖤
Much love,
From STHLM, Sweden
For swag on the piano - Snarky Puppy Lingus. The most badass solo you will hear. The whole band are top tier musicians.
This was a treat.
You should react to the band that opened shows for the Beastie Boys during the "Paul's boutique" tour. That band was called Urban Dance squad. And they predated Rage against the machine, in fusing Hip-hop with hard edged rock and even having a DeeJay onstage. It was having the UDS opening shows for them which inspired the Beastie Boys to start playing instruments again, abandoning the pure Hip hop format. The result was their third album "Check yo head" where the band thanked the UDS for the shot in the arm.
The UDS, returned the compliment in the song you should react to, "Demagogue". As I pointed out, they had been around BEFORE Rage against the machine and both bands are always compared to each other. But there's no bad blood between them, in fact, there's a rather famous performance of the UDS at the Pinkpop festival where Zach DeLa Rocha and Tom Morello are seen watching from the side and having a great time.
They were a punk act before they started rapping. Check out "Gratitude", "Dope Little Song" is good too.
You should really watch the video for HOLD IT NOW HIT IT and them doing RunDMCs Sucks MCs at the hop hop honors for rundmc
I attended Lollapalooza’92 and ‘93 but did not join my crew for ‘94 because I was starting college in a few weeks….worst mistake of my life so far
That’s money mark on the keyboard
They were punk rockers first, In the early days
At 5:39 it's an organ not a piano . That's why he's leaning on the keys .It's the way you play organ
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The best hip-hop and rock fusion is Public Enemy and Anthrax bring the noise!
We grew up with Beastie Boys, they the next gen got Limp Biscut
Have you seen Bring the Noise from Anthrax and Public Enemy yet? If not, you need to
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You might want to check out Pollywog Stew by the Beasties, it is their first album.
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You mentioned the Aerosmith/Run DMC song, but the Public Enemy/Anthrax version of Bring The Noise was better.
Rick Rubin was their first DJ. He later co founded Def Jam, and produced with all the greats, of many genres. Arrowsmith, Slayer, Jay Z, Eminem, Johnny Cash and many more an endless list.
Rick Rubin: The Invisibility of Hip Hop's Greatest Producer
ua-cam.com/video/vabwGiTWRVo/v-deo.html&
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Check out anthrax, They were pushing the boundaries as well.
LOL you are 30 years late!
Rock? Really?🧐
The Beasties owned the 1990s.
they owned the late 80s too...imo
"Check It Out" on Letterman is classic
Love this performance, they’re tapping into their punk roots before they did hip hop.
I remember seeing this LIVE.
This song is a perfect melding of punk and hip-hop.
Great talking points. Yes! Let’s talk about screams. ❤
I remember when this aired, i knew they were gonna be on Letterman that night and set up the VCR, thought i was ready until i watched it and realized i wasn't ready for what i just watched!!
THANK YOUUUU for doing this. They played all their own instruments and were just genius and genuine artists. ❤
GReat reaction - you are tuned into what made them so revolutionary!
🎶 B-Boys! B-Girls! 🎶
Ad- Rock always did have a great scream.
Blondie charted a hip hop - rock crossover in 1981
WHAT!? No way!
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Beastie Boys started out as a Punk Band, and didnt make it so they changed to a Hip Hop Band or Rap Band and thats when they made it
I saw them that Lollapalooza tour in Columbus, OH and they were incredible.
Yeah they got that SAUCE no matter what it sounds like