Inspired by Beastie Boys

Inspired by Beastie Boys

Busting down the doors between rock and hip-hop, the Beasties hit home for headbangers and b-boys. No style was safe from MCA, Ad-Rock, and Mike D—the trio funneled influences from hip-hop, punk, rock, reggae, and even Tibetan Buddhist chants into their albums. They went from mirroring their influences to becoming influential, putting their indelible stamp on music and pop culture. Follow their descendants, spreading from Brooklyn (The Budos Band) to Shibuya (Cibo Matto) to Bristol (Massive Attack) and beyond.

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