Overview

A concise musical biography traces the Beastie Boys' story from the New York punk scene through a blockbuster career that spans more than 20 years. Ever since they hit the big time with their 1986 rock/rap debut Licensed to Ill, the first rap album to reach #1 on the Billboard 200, the Beastie Boys have been a cultural bellwether, the likes of which was unseen before or since. Their association with MTV made the Beasties instant poster children for an unprecedented phase of integration, both musical and racial. Their music, a pastiche of sounds that spans decades and genres, influenced the course of popular music and continues to do so today. Beastie Boys: A Musical Biography tells the story of the band, from its beginnings through its ongoing critical and commercial success. Fans can read about the group's origins, the training of its members, its awards and accomplishments, and its influence on pop culture. Authoritative yet concise, this lively overview covers everything from the band's unique sound to their collaborations with leading filmmakers on their award-winning videos.

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Author:   Jonathan A. Zwickel
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Greenwood Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9780313365584

ISBN 10:   031336558
Pages:   184
Publication Date:   04 January 2011
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Series Foreword Preface Introduction Timeline Chapter 1 To the Five Boroughs: A Brief, Pre-Beastie History of Hip-hop and Punk Rock in New York City Chapter 2 Some Old Bullshit: The Beasties Come Together Chapter 3 No Sleep till Brooklyn: The Beastie Boys Are Licensed to Ill, the Rest of the World Is Appalled Chapter 4 Drivin' around Hollywood: The Beasties Retreat to Paul's Boutique Chapter 5 Time for Livin': The Beastie Boys Get Taken Seriously without Getting Serious Chapter 6 Ya Can't, Ya Won't, Ya Don't Stop: The Beasties' Extracurricular Activities Chapter 7 Never Let Ya Down with the Stereo Sound: The Beastie Boys Are the Biggest Band on the Planet Chapter 8 Ain't Nothin' But a Good Groove: Beastie Boys as Elder Statesmen Selected Discography Bibliography Index

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Jonathan Zwickel is a freelance writer living in Seattle, WA.

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