Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys was the name of an American collective that was formed in New York City in 1981. The band constituted the following musicians:
- John Berry
- Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz
- Mike D
- Adam “MCA” Yauch
- Kate Schellenbach
What Style was Beastie Boys?
The following genres best describe the songs that this New York band released during their career:
- Hip hop
- Alternative hip hop
- Rap rock
- Hardcore punk
- Alternative rock
Top Songs
During their existence, the group released several globally successful songs, such as:
“Something’s Got To Give” (with Mark Nishita & James Bradley Jr)
“(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)”
“Sabotage”
“Brass Monkey”
“Intergalactic”
“Sure Shot”
“Paul Revere”
“Body Movin'”
“So What’cha Want”
Awards
The group’s effort earned them a number of prestigious accolades. For instance, they won multiple Grammy awards including 1999’s “Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group” award, which they received for their song entitled “Intergalactic”.
