Beastie Boys
Formed Date
July 13, 1981
Origin
New York City,
NY
Genre
Hip Hop
Members
About
Former punk band that toured with Madonna before releasing Licensed to Ill in 1985. The album has since been certified diamond. MCA passed away the month after the band was admitted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Trivia
The first Beastie Boys show was held at John Berry's loft. He was responsible for coming up with that band's name.