I used to date this girl named Ashley. She was a big beasties fan, had all the weird posters in the stupid big sizes, saw all the shows, etc. I worked at tekserve and got to fix Adrock's computer and arranged for her to be there when he picked it up (kinda weird but she was a big fan) I asked him if he might like say hi to her, and that he was like a big thing for her, and he walked over and like bent down and talked to her for a solid like 3 or 4 min. She was crying and red and unable to speak, which i got destroyed for; but it was also really heart warming and cute. We broke up with time and youth, but that dude.... he's a good dude. Thank you!
That story was really sweet. I hope Ashley thanked you in a way proportionate to you giving her the chance to meet her idol. Adrock was cool to take the time to have a conversation with her. He always seemed like the most cool, laid back of the 3.
I don't think I'll ever get over MCA. So weird. I'm in my mid-40s. The B-Boys were a HUGE part of my life from 6th grade through college. They had a profound impact on my life. Thank you.
Every time they answer a question, I feel like Mike D has three different things he’s trying to say all at once and Adam has half a sentence completed in his head and starts talking.
A few years back, I was dating a girl 8 years younger. We went out one night and I wore a Hello Nasty concert tee (an amazing shirt). She said, “Is that a Beastie Boys shirt??”, in a dismissive tone. We were done a week later. I’m better for it.
I've made a lot of women lifetime listeners who hated Beastie Boys before me. Mostly because I didn't play thier top ten on repeat and ask if they had heard it before. She probably didn't need his negativity either. It's cool, some people don't vibe.
After watching this interview I couldn't help but think how much MCA grounded this band and kept them on point. Not that there was anything "wrong" with Ad-Rock or Mike D's answers, I just feel that MCA's thoughtfulness was missing from this interview. Especially when he asked about lyrical growth.
A little late to reply after 4 years, but I agree, MCAs Rhymes were always deeper,like on the song "Flowin' Prose" its just MCA on that one and those lyrics are deep! I love the other boys rhymes too, even in interviews he was always more articulate. But lose one, no matter which one and the Beasties are done, I couldn't or want to imagine a B-boys Album without them all.
It was just a complete different sound. Side Two was "where the f^#% did this come from". For 1989 that release was insane. It took me several listens... Barrel of a Gun, and Shadrach always had me, but B-Boy Bouillabaisse was a new format for me.
Since day 1, these guys have always treated interviews like absurdist theater. They do what they do and they do it the best. They will never go deep with press. Never have. It's always been one big joke. And it should be when really, it seems like all they've ever wanted to do is have fun making music as friends. These guys are musical chiropractors. Every listen adjusts your spine very nicely. These dudes literally bar-mitzvahed me before my actual bar-mitzvah. 100% grew me up. First song I ever heard was Cookie Puss. Man, I was so young, but I instantly got the jokes somehow and I knew there would be decades more to come. Never disappointed once. Therir overall cultural impact will never be a footnote in history. It's a master class of authenticity. They are history. Will always love these cats until my plug gets pulled. So cheers, fellas. Oh, and a little true story from me: many years ago, when my grandmother was in a home and dying, I'd visit her often. We had a beautiful "beastie" relationship. Everything between us was a goof, a laugh, an inside joke. And it was no-holds-barred. No subject taboo. Those final days with her were my favorite. And every single time our visits were over, I'd play 'Boomin' Granny' for her as I was leaving. And I could always hear giggling all the way to the elevators. My grandmother is in a paddle boat right now with MCA. And that's fucking awesome.
They hate self promotions. They like the company promoting their music, but seemed to think that self promotion is forcing them to be a dancing chimp when forced by the label to do so in the past. They do have a grudge with corporatism. MCA was adamant that his music never be used for commercialism in his will, no ads or other media.
I’ve always said that they never seem to take interviews seriously. I kinda see why because the interviewers tend to be douchey in the way they ask the questions.
Mike- I bought Paul’s Boutique - the same damn day it came out. Well, came out in my tiny record store in Norwich, England. I played it every day for about a year. It rewired my synapses and made me what I am today. Thank you from the heart of my bottom.
I know that phrase gets thrown around a lot, but it's not my fault you guys can't feel a strong connection to music. I was 12 or so when To The 5 Boroughs came out, and the Beasties were the first band I became obsessed with. I wasn't into music too much before them. As i got more of their albums they really expanded my horizons on music in general. I was exposed to hardcore punk, rap, funk, electronic music, soul, and virtually everything else through them. And seeing as how i currently make my living involved in music, I'd say comfortably they changed my life.
What made them amazing through the years is that they always kept up with the times and they didn’t have to change or collaborate with the new young artist ....they where just them and they went platinum every time ...good shit guys
Saw the Beasties Tuesday 16 February 1999 Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC, Australia - THE GREATEST concert I've ever seen! A grasshopper flew onto the stage and the boys decided to stop the concert for the grasshopper until it left of its own accord. Classic!
trippy123 Nice! I saw them in 1994 at Lollapalooza at Dominguez Hills near Los Angeles. Originally when I bought the tickets Nirvana was supposed to headline. But sadly Kurt Cobain died shortly before the tour in April and were replaced by The Smashing Pumpkins. I remember being bummed out not to see Nirvana but after the Beastie’s performed I regretted nothing. Amazing show. Blew everyone else away!
I met Mike @ a gallery in LA a couple years ago. Same. He was really nice and it felt like we were both actually kinda shy to be open about saying hi. His comment about the kind of compliments he likes, "hey, thank you for the music" is literally what I said to him wen I finally,got the courage to approach him. We took a quick pic, shook hands and I'll never forget the day I got to meet MikeD.
Alex Scott They didn't capitalise on shit, punk rock was way bigger than rap at the time and everyone would've said they were much better off staying a punk rock band. They did what they wanted and made the music they wanted, and it paid off.
Preston Clark Thanks for that.. Saw them in ‘94 here in Manila. But been a fan since license to ill.. RIP MCA.. Hmm, Bard College, Donald Fagen and Walter Becker also came from there.. Anyway, the first time I took notice of Adrock’s acting chops was in an episode of the Equalizer TV series in the mid 80’s.
Oddly enough, two things i remember most about that. Visiting my bro was the 1st time i had ever heard of or tasted "ice milk" on campus & also Cooky Puss was popular among families & kids my age because of a local ice cream framchise called Carvel. I didn't understand the record but it was weird & unique so i kept asking my bro to play it a bunch of times in a row.
@@stevebb2915 haha. I just listened to CP again (on RUclips, of course). Maybe it's the b&w but Strombo's interviews always remind me of an intervention
This is a compilation of influencers from my high school experience. Being Canadian (west coast), George (the host) was one of my favourite Much Music VJs and the Beastie Boys had just released Hello Nasty ('98) and all though I had heard the Beastie Boys previously you really resonate with what is happening culturally during your adolesence. All of George's interviews, long before his own show, have given me the impression he's a real guy. He could definitely be asking more invasive and provocative questions but there's something to be said for building a relationship with the people you're essentially paid to get to know better and not a lot of interviewers do it with a seemingly genuine humanistic quality like George. I loved this one. 💛👌
Mayan Apocalypse. Or I was so bummed about MCA passing, listening didn't bring me the same joy. They are still in heavy rotation, but it still bums me out I will never get to see them live for the 13th time.
Though I can see MikeD blurting out "Summertime Rolls" just to piss off Adrock, (yep, he has that huge Adam's apple Farrell has), this vid was amazing!
Its the fact that they didnt care about appealing to a certain audience that made so many people love them. They just wanted to have fun and make music
I saw an MTV interview with them on a street basketball court. The interviewer asked about their clothing style. One said” I call this a T-shirt” call these pants. Call these shoes” Brilliant!
I was 12 years old when I first heard License To Ill, it was life changing or even for that fact, life starting. I heard things I never heard of before, beats and rhythms and sounds. Thank you Beastie Boys. with that said, thanks Strombo for doing this interview.
The Beasties soundtracked my insane 12th year of life like no one else could have. It was 1986 and I was inspired to all sorts of mischief with those crazy lyrics and mad beats/loops/samples in my head constantly. I was scared to even listen to them when my folks were around cuz i just knew what would happen! Good interview, Strombo. Thanks, Mike, Adam and Yauch for making some of the best music of the 20th and 21st century. MUCH LOVE!!!
These guys mean so much to me, growing up listening to their songs are now ingrained in my life and memories. I saw them play in London a couple of times, one show I came away with bruises on my chest from being squashed so much against the barriers at the front, but was so worth it to have a memory of Ad Rock singing those lyrics right in front of my face. MCA was and still is a genius and so missed, but seeing them chat in this interview you know he is still here with them and being an influence. Beastie boys forever.
The Beastie Boys are like a part of my DNA...I don't know a time when they weren't the most important non-family members to me. I can't wait to watch this on repeat for the rest of my life!
I miss these guys so freaking much!!! The last performance they did live as a group was in my hometown of Manchester,Tennessee at the Bonnaroo Festival. Had no clue or thought that I was watching their last concert. Much love and respect for all three!!!!!!!
Stroumboulopoulos means well but he strikes me as one of those reasonably intelligent but slightly pretentious friends you knew at school/college who tried to be "down" with the cool people by trying to "understand them" and not getting that a key aspect of being cool is not thinking about "what cool is" or trying to work out "how cool works"...The Beasties were cool because they just "were" ..they didn't think about it too much..sometimes too much self awareness/analysis is the enemy of "cool"...( not that i would know..)
I couldn't agree more. Stroumboulopoulos asks every question as if he's going to inspire some profound deep answer and most of the time they're like "Huh? What? Nah man, we were just tryna make a cool record"
LOL these two guys are way too chill for Strombo's philosophical questions. They're kids in adult bodies. They honestly don't care or even think about any of their art nowhere close to what anyone else does.
Its like theyre still those kids back in the 80s. Figuring out what their next move is, what to say next or even what to think about what they've done. Theyre artists and you can tell they dont over think anything. Its all a natural, real and honest process.
I'm just starting this and it's a bit awkward because the Beasties are notorious for not being straight in interviews and Stromboloulis is very intense and piercing. It's like "I don't think this dude gets the Beastie Boys..."
I adore these 3 people so much and am thrilled that George got to interview them in the way he usually interviews. Completely transparent, authentic with no bullshit or fluff.
I have a theory that at any given moment from the 90s till human existence evaporates, somewhere on earth there is a restaurant kitchen blasting the beasties.
wow crazy comment...as a kid that was all we listened to in the kitchen and dish wash room of a restaurant I worked in and that would have been around 1985-1988 :)
The timing of this was crazy for me. Been spending the last few weeks digging through any interviews I could find on youtube that were recent and it was difficult to find anything that wasn't at least a few years old. I really enjoyed this one, they seemed to as well which was really nice to see. Thank you all for taking the time to make this.
My best friend in grade school was the reason I bought the 1st cassette tapes ever, for her birthday she got lisenced to I'll, and appetite for distruction. Still great music more than 30 years later, and still great friend of mine. She still has excellent taste in music, and is the only friend who I still talk to on a reasonably regular basis, in fact i have no other friend that I can say the same for that has lasted half as long, just as the Beastie Boys have outlasted many others who were working on starting around the same time they were. Thank you for your music, and for providing some of the songs and sounds thay we listened to during so many of my most cherished memories, and funnest times!
Its just jam sessions. Hours of them jamming instrumentals in their studio in Glendale, Cali. After Pauls Boutique the record industry made sampling a huge legal issue, so the beasties were like "hey, wait, we can play instruments, lets just make our own samples". So they would jam for hours and then slice up good parts to use as a beat. 90% of the backing tracks of Check Your Head and Ill Communication were samples of these jams. ruclips.net/video/YtNCT29OhkA/видео.html
I listen to the jam sessions that I did with my friends all the time, and we're not the fucking Beastie Boys. So yeah, I absolutely want to hear every hour of those jams.
This interviewer is way too serious with these heavy and slightly depressing questions. He somehow phrased “how did it feel to grow up?” 30 different ways.
this guy's line of interviewing is really awkward and unconversational. he seems pretty intent on expecting them to have lived through the mess of their lives as if it was a master plan they had foreknowledge of and can now just finally reveal to us. no people ever work like that.
I think the problem is most musicians pretend to have some master plan whereas these guys actually have an authentic recall of not knowing what the fuck is going on.
Licensed To Ill and Paul's Boutique are two of the greatest albums of any genre, ever made. They are easily in the top 20 greatest albums of all time. I bought both albums on the dates of their release.
And i remember Beastie Boys was a punk rock group that turned into and old school hip/hop /rap group. That turned the world upside down.. With LICENSED TO ILL!
The Beastie Boys is a beautiful thing. It's like genesis from cultures, the life of a growing and evolving being, and court jester philosophization all rolled into one. I'm glad I got to attend the show.
Black Flag and the Beastie Boys are the two bands which have had the biggest impact on my life. I discovered both as a 14-year-old kid in 1985 in Detroit, about a month into my freshman year of high school. Both bands changed the trajectory of my life for the better, and have both carried me through the most difficult times of my life, while also being the soundtrack for the best times of my life. It was easy for me to identify with the Beasties, being a white kid from Detroit, a 90% black populated city, and growing up in the "hood" while also being a punk rocker in the mid 80's. As a kid, I was exposed to the same rap/hip hop music as them, but only through the people in my neighborhood, who would play it in their cars, homes, and on their boxes. We also share some common friends, who I met through the punk rock scene of Detroit, back in the day, as well as NYC, and DC. I was heartbroken the day Yauch died. Even though we had never met and had only spoken to each other on the phone briefly (long story), I felt as though I had lost a friend of decades. I still get choked up thinking and talking about him. I'm glad Adam and Mike decided to dissolve the band after Yauch's death, instead of trying to carry on the Beastie Boys without him. Honoring his wishes for their music to never be used for advertising purposes is also a testament to their loyalty to one another. That's straight up integrity right there; and a person can't ask for more than that.
The Beastie Boys are a huge reason why I studied Buddhism in my 20's, because of the biographical info in the liner notes of their albums. This interview is A+
I'm pretty sure their ADD helped them become as successful as they did! That was a difficult interview to follow and Kudos to you for dealing with their NY Neurosis! 😂
I feel ya tapped in pretty good with some awkward questions about Adam passing and the process. In the Bboys interview spirit they maintain the humorous and lightheart heartedness as they always have. If you dont know ya not gettin it from me vibe which is okay by me. Music is why I am here. Great interview thanks for posting
Sorry I'm not a good english speaker so I don't understand everything they say, but I love the Beastie Boys and I'm curious to know : what does Mike-D say in this video that makes you think he is still affected by Adam's death ? Thanks in advance for your answer :)
he busts out his phone to bust Adams balls, the big brother type Yauch wasnt there to deal with it. Horowitz is a more sensitive dude. I met MCA and the beastie boys years ago, I was even in the Root Down video.. Yauch was their leader. These 2 could never get along and make music together now.
1988's Paul's Boutique was the first album I ever bought with my own money. I was ten years old and my parents did not approve. I bought the cassette version and if anyone else remembers, you could choose the colour of the cassette. Mine was red. I wore that shit out and replaced it with a CD... RIP Adam Yauch.
I will never forget being around 9-10 years old and my dad was cleaning out the attic in the house and he found his old Walkman with the beastie boys cassette still in it this was around 2006 and listening to intergalactic for the first time wow you bet I wanted every poster T-shirt and album these guys are unbelievable they don’t make them like that anymore
I was one of the people that actually bought Paul's Boutique on vinyl as soon as it came out and really loved it. Still one of my favourite Hip Hop/Rap records, pure classic
Not a better writer in the rhyme department... “Well, "I'm a freaky streaker like Winnie-the-Pooh, a t-shirt and no pants and I dance the boogaloo." Mike d
I'm 50 Years Old. I was in high school in the Great State of Texas when License to Ill came out. I remember how I felt when it came out. At the time I was rapping in the mirror to Run DMC, Curtis Blow, Fat Boys, LL Cool J........I remember when Paul's Boutique came out and I didn't like it as much at first - loved High Plans Drifter & Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun but that was it - Now it's my favorite album. I remember getting to see them live at Lollapolooza. It was crazy how it felt like the Beasties grew as I grew and every album changed as I changed, each having it's own identity. The music these 3 B-Boys put out changed my life. It is all still so great. About a week ago I finish the entire book. It was great reading and thinking about who I was and where I was in my life at the time. It was also great to put headphones in and listen to every track on every album as Adam and Mike explained each song and to also listen to the samples that where used in the development of the song. It crushes me that MCA was taken from us early. I guess what I am saying is that these dudes are Hall of Famers in the music industry. I will continue to listen and enjoy the Beasties great music till I go to meet my maker.
mike gave a small shout to hello nasty but that album was front to back gold and pure creativity. mca did so much on that album to show his musical range. truly their greatest album and one of the best composed albums of all time
Thanks for this interview George. Beastie Boys are my favorite group of all time, I cant wait for this book, not really sure what to expect, but as you can expect with every Beastie Boys project, it will be unique. I feel lucky I got to see them live 17x including their final show at Bonnaroo, what are the odds.
I recently started listening to "The 5 Boroughs" again. Had a puff and put on the headphones. I was blown away. This is such an understated and overlooked album. Check it out if you don't know about it....
Greatest interview this guy will ever do! Beastie Boys affected my life profoundly, they’re a huge influence on who I’ve been the last 32 years. Honestly I’m still not over the loss of Yauch.
They got old but they are still rap legends. I just bought their Criterion Anthology music video collection and it's amazing. They were music pioneers and way ahead of their time in music AND video creativity.
Long Beach area, best concert I’ve ever seen, multiple stages for their different genres being wheeled out, stages in the poor sections for them to give you a closer show, multiple encores including one that no one ever saw coming, when people were exiting and the lights were on. “Heart attack man” or it was one of the more punk tracks that they dropped on us at the very very end, hands down the best concert. I also saw them again when they were Wearing tuxedos or suits in Hollywood. Rip Yauch.
The "what would you take if stranded on a desert island question"...My answer has ALWAYS been Beastie Boys for my music. Always. They have always meant so much to me. Like most in this thread, MCA is missed tremendously. I will never not love these guys. They were/are revolutionary.
I used to date this girl named Ashley. She was a big beasties fan, had all the weird posters in the stupid big sizes, saw all the shows, etc. I worked at tekserve and got to fix Adrock's computer and arranged for her to be there when he picked it up (kinda weird but she was a big fan) I asked him if he might like say hi to her, and that he was like a big thing for her, and he walked over and like bent down and talked to her for a solid like 3 or 4 min. She was crying and red and unable to speak, which i got destroyed for; but it was also really heart warming and cute. We broke up with time and youth, but that dude.... he's a good dude. Thank you!
That story was really sweet. I hope Ashley thanked you in a way proportionate to you giving her the chance to meet her idol. Adrock was cool to take the time to have a conversation with her. He always seemed like the most cool, laid back of the 3.
The girl is crafty like ice is cold
@@James-mm8gc You win teh internets.
I love stories like this!
This is sweet. Sweet of you to do that and sweet of Adam to chat with her 💜
I don't think I'll ever get over MCA. So weird. I'm in my mid-40s. The B-Boys were a HUGE part of my life from 6th grade through college. They had a profound impact on my life. Thank you.
Definitely the George Harrison of the Beasties,on many levels,still hurst like River Phoenix for me,man:)God Bless Both Their Souls Now&Forever:)
Yeah man. Grew up on these guys. Hard to see these guy age the way they did.. especially mike
Like it or not these guys are ICONS
THE FIRST WHITE MAINSTREAM HIP GROUP..
But they really werrrnt hip hop. More punk rock. Early years
I love that Burt and Ernie are real people.
OMG. BEST COMMENT EVERRRRRRR
So funny
You just made coffee come out of my nose.
That’s the best thing I’ve read in a comment section. Ever. On any site. Too good.
hilarious!
So sad to see them without Yauch....
And at the same time so happy to see them again.
Beasties forever!
It's time for the next phase of the Beastie Boys: a weekly half-hour show where Mike and Adam meet in a deli and bicker.
"bringing Alice the meat"
take my money
This is rappers in apartments, drinking coffee
TheCBLingo fabulous idea!! Let’s make this happen.
Fred Flintstone drives around with both feet
Every time they answer a question, I feel like Mike D has three different things he’s trying to say all at once and Adam has half a sentence completed in his head and starts talking.
I felt Mike D was more willing yet guarded, and Adrock was less willing and totally uncaring of what he/they said.
Makes sense listening to their music. Legendary.
This is the most engaged I've ever seen Adam in an interview.
and he is talking only 10% of the time LMAO
Thats probably because he can't be as sarcastic here as he wants. You can tell he doesn't really like the "serious" talk much.
Maybe he still feels like "the new guy"
A few years back, I was dating a girl 8 years younger. We went out one night and I wore a Hello Nasty concert tee (an amazing shirt). She said, “Is that a Beastie Boys shirt??”, in a dismissive tone. We were done a week later. I’m better for it.
Would of done the same. You don’t need that sort of negativity in your life, man.
that sounds like a “I forgot my wallet! I’ll be right back “ situation, unless there was something freaky to gain...
I've made a lot of women lifetime listeners who hated Beastie Boys before me. Mostly because I didn't play thier top ten on repeat and ask if they had heard it before. She probably didn't need his negativity either. It's cool, some people don't vibe.
#metoo
Adam and Mike would have told you that you made a mistake.
Thank you for this interview.
Greetings from Croatia 🙂🤝
Love to Beastie Boys❤
After watching this interview I couldn't help but think how much MCA grounded this band and kept them on point. Not that there was anything "wrong" with Ad-Rock or Mike D's answers, I just feel that MCA's thoughtfulness was missing from this interview. Especially when he asked about lyrical growth.
A little late to reply after 4 years, but I agree, MCAs Rhymes were always deeper,like on the song "Flowin' Prose" its just MCA on that one and those lyrics are deep! I love the other boys rhymes too, even in interviews he was always more articulate. But lose one, no matter which one and the Beasties are done, I couldn't or want to imagine a B-boys Album without them all.
@@CK-eo9uh It’s never too late. I appreciate your reply and I couldn’t agree more. 🤙🏻 Do you listen to Joey Valance & Brae? What’s your take??
Paul's Boutique is right along side of Sgt. Pepper as one of the greatest recording productions ever.
With cheak your head a close second!
Frankie Saitta and pet sounds? Or no?
It bombed when it came out then it was reverrd later on.
Wore out my red cassette. Was traumatized when the ribbon snapped.....
It was just a complete different sound. Side Two was "where the f^#% did this come from". For 1989 that release was insane. It took me several listens... Barrel of a Gun, and Shadrach always had me, but B-Boy Bouillabaisse was a new format for me.
Since day 1, these guys have always treated interviews like absurdist theater. They do what they do and they do it the best. They will never go deep with press. Never have. It's always been one big joke. And it should be when really, it seems like all they've ever wanted to do is have fun making music as friends. These guys are musical chiropractors. Every listen adjusts your spine very nicely. These dudes literally bar-mitzvahed me before my actual bar-mitzvah. 100% grew me up. First song I ever heard was Cookie Puss. Man, I was so young, but I instantly got the jokes somehow and I knew there would be decades more to come. Never disappointed once. Therir overall cultural impact will never be a footnote in history. It's a master class of authenticity. They are history. Will always love these cats until my plug gets pulled. So cheers, fellas. Oh, and a little true story from me: many years ago, when my grandmother was in a home and dying, I'd visit her often. We had a beautiful "beastie" relationship. Everything between us was a goof, a laugh, an inside joke. And it was no-holds-barred. No subject taboo. Those final days with her were my favorite. And every single time our visits were over, I'd play 'Boomin' Granny' for her as I was leaving. And I could always hear giggling all the way to the elevators. My grandmother is in a paddle boat right now with MCA. And that's fucking awesome.
They hate self promotions. They like the company promoting their music, but seemed to think that self promotion is forcing them to be a dancing chimp when forced by the label to do so in the past. They do have a grudge with corporatism. MCA was adamant that his music never be used for commercialism in his will, no ads or other media.
I’ve always said that they never seem to take interviews seriously. I kinda see why because the interviewers tend to be douchey in the way they ask the questions.
Mike- I bought Paul’s Boutique - the same damn day it came out. Well, came out in my tiny record store in Norwich, England. I played it every day for about a year. It rewired my synapses and made me what I am today. Thank you from the heart of my bottom.
The Beastie Boys changed my life. Thank you.
Mine as well.
Really? How did they change your life ??
White Noise I always think the same thing when people say that...
I know that phrase gets thrown around a lot, but it's not my fault you guys can't feel a strong connection to music. I was 12 or so when To The 5 Boroughs came out, and the Beasties were the first band I became obsessed with. I wasn't into music too much before them. As i got more of their albums they really expanded my horizons on music in general. I was exposed to hardcore punk, rap, funk, electronic music, soul, and virtually everything else through them. And seeing as how i currently make my living involved in music, I'd say comfortably they changed my life.
cardigansarecool ok fair enough I’m glad to hear that your actually involved in music, that makes a difference!
I always love the energy between these 2 during interviews. R.I.P to MCA.
What made them amazing through the years is that they always kept up with the times and they didn’t have to change or collaborate with the new young artist ....they where just them and they went platinum every time ...good shit guys
Ya man. It was weird like they never changed but yet they were always out front of the pack.
Two legends right here.
You can tell how much these two love each other, it is a treat to watch.
Saw the Beasties Tuesday 16 February 1999 Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC, Australia - THE GREATEST concert I've ever seen! A grasshopper flew onto the stage and the boys decided to stop the concert for the grasshopper until it left of its own accord. Classic!
trippy123 it was MCA 🤞🏻
trippy123 Nice! I saw them in 1994 at Lollapalooza at Dominguez Hills near Los Angeles. Originally when I bought the tickets Nirvana was supposed to headline. But sadly Kurt Cobain died shortly before the tour in April and were replaced by The Smashing Pumpkins. I remember being bummed out not to see Nirvana but after the Beastie’s performed I regretted nothing. Amazing show. Blew everyone else away!
Non-conformity, humbleness, humor, be-true-2-yourself-n-u-will-never-fall. Mike, Adam, Adam, thank you. #beastieboysforever
On a Beastie Boys binge on YT and then I find this. Uploaded 45 mins ago. 😎😂
Lol! Same here man!
i get a weird feeling that yauch was a good buffer between these two
He was the most talented of the 3
MCA was the innovator and inspirator . Read the intro to the book
@@jason916 the intro by horowitz in the beastie boys book? yeh i read it 3 years ago when it came out
Ha...for sure. I was thinking how to say it. Definitely a younger/older sibling vibe between them...😄
6 months ago I met AdRock which was great because I’ve liked the Beasties for 30 years. Super nice, humble dude.
I met Mike @ a gallery in LA a couple years ago. Same. He was really nice and it felt like we were both actually kinda shy to be open about saying hi. His comment about the kind of compliments he likes, "hey, thank you for the music" is literally what I said to him wen I finally,got the courage to approach him. We took a quick pic, shook hands and I'll never forget the day I got to meet MikeD.
Details, please!
@@GeorgeRosales76 "if you dont know me then pardon my shyness" mike d
The Beastie Boys showed the world that it was ok to be your absolute true selves without any compromise. Legends in the flesh. RIP MCA
Oh please,it was 3 jews capitalizing on black culture style and sound.
yea they were a punk band first,still great tho
Alex Scott They didn't capitalise on shit, punk rock was way bigger than rap at the time and everyone would've said they were much better off staying a punk rock band. They did what they wanted and made the music they wanted, and it paid off.
How does Mike D still sound 17? Love these guys.
Been a BB fan since '83 or '84. My big bro brought home a record called "Cooky Puss" from a guy name Adam Yauch who he went to Bard College with.
Preston Clark Thanks for that.. Saw them in ‘94 here in Manila. But been a fan since license to ill.. RIP MCA.. Hmm, Bard College, Donald Fagen and Walter Becker also came from there..
Anyway, the first time I took notice of Adrock’s acting chops was in an episode of the Equalizer TV series in the mid 80’s.
Oddly enough, two things i remember most about that. Visiting my bro was the 1st time i had ever heard of or tasted "ice milk" on campus & also Cooky Puss was popular among families & kids my age because of a local ice cream framchise called Carvel. I didn't understand the record but it was weird & unique so i kept asking my bro to play it a bunch of times in a row.
i wanna talk to cookiepus maaaaaan
@@stevebb2915 haha. I just listened to CP again (on RUclips, of course). Maybe it's the b&w but Strombo's interviews always remind me of an intervention
did you ever hang out at the forums?
I agree. These two should have a talk show. Leave an empty chair and a mic for MCA.
Amen!
This is a compilation of influencers from my high school experience. Being Canadian (west coast), George (the host) was one of my favourite Much Music VJs and the Beastie Boys had just released Hello Nasty ('98) and all though I had heard the Beastie Boys previously you really resonate with what is happening culturally during your adolesence. All of George's interviews, long before his own show, have given me the impression he's a real guy. He could definitely be asking more invasive and provocative questions but there's something to be said for building a relationship with the people you're essentially paid to get to know better and not a lot of interviewers do it with a seemingly genuine humanistic quality like George. I loved this one. 💛👌
Listened to these guys basically every day from 1987 to 2012. RIP Adam.
So why was 2012 the cut off date?
Mayan Apocalypse. Or I was so bummed about MCA passing, listening didn't bring me the same joy. They are still in heavy rotation, but it still bums me out I will never get to see them live for the 13th time.
Johnny dangerously is great movie
1991/92 was annoyed at first but soon as I was in highschool were my #1 along with the Biz Mark #1 emcee
never copied styles always original
b-boys
Mike looks weirdly like Perry Farrell theses days. Weirder still, his speaking voice makes me think of Farrell's singing
Ace Frehley
Though I can see MikeD blurting out "Summertime Rolls" just to piss off Adrock, (yep, he has that huge Adam's apple Farrell has), this vid was amazing!
I thought the exact same thing while watching their new documentary. Perry Farrel minus the heroin.....hopefully 😉
My dad did a portrait of Perry farrell back in 1998 and he showed me it yesterday and shouted 'Mike d!!'
Yeah I thought the same. He's high as fuck
Is your name Michael Diamond?
Naw, mines Clarence.
From Downtown Manhattan the Village
My style is wild and you know that ain’t steelin’
Disco bag schlepping and you're doing the bump....
SHAKE YOUR RUMP-AH
Running from the law the press and the parents
Its the fact that they didnt care about appealing to a certain audience that made so many people love them. They just wanted to have fun and make music
I saw an MTV interview with them on a street basketball court. The interviewer asked about their clothing style. One said” I call this a T-shirt” call these pants. Call these shoes” Brilliant!
I was 12 years old when I first heard License To Ill, it was life changing or even for that fact, life starting. I heard things I never heard of before, beats and rhythms and sounds. Thank you Beastie Boys. with that said, thanks Strombo for doing this interview.
i dont think i will ever get used to seeing just two of them
Just wait until there’s one lonely beastie all by himself without nobody 😥😥😥
The Beasties soundtracked my insane 12th year of life like no one else could have. It was 1986 and I was inspired to all sorts of mischief with those crazy lyrics and mad beats/loops/samples in my head constantly. I was scared to even listen to them when my folks were around cuz i just knew what would happen! Good interview, Strombo. Thanks, Mike, Adam and Yauch for making some of the best music of the 20th and 21st century. MUCH LOVE!!!
These guys mean so much to me, growing up listening to their songs are now ingrained in my life and memories. I saw them play in London a couple of times, one show I came away with bruises on my chest from being squashed so much against the barriers at the front, but was so worth it to have a memory of Ad Rock singing those lyrics right in front of my face. MCA was and still is a genius and so missed, but seeing them chat in this interview you know he is still here with them and being an influence. Beastie boys forever.
The Beastie Boys are like a part of my DNA...I don't know a time when they weren't the most important non-family members to me. I can't wait to watch this on repeat for the rest of my life!
CorduroyPaco Couldn’t agree more. They shaped me in multiple ways and I’m a better person because of it. Damn, I miss Yauch so much.
I miss these guys so freaking much!!! The last performance they did live as a group was in my hometown of Manchester,Tennessee at the Bonnaroo Festival. Had no clue or thought that I was watching their last concert. Much love and respect for all three!!!!!!!
Stroumboulopoulos means well but he strikes me as one of those reasonably intelligent but slightly pretentious friends you knew at school/college who tried to be "down" with the cool people by trying to "understand them" and not getting that a key aspect of being cool is not thinking about "what cool is" or trying to work out "how cool works"...The Beasties were cool because they just "were" ..they didn't think about it too much..sometimes too much self awareness/analysis is the enemy of "cool"...( not that i would know..)
Why did it have to be him? They were way more relaxed and funny with Tom Power, he's only slightly less annoying than Strombone.
I couldn't agree more. Stroumboulopoulos asks every question as if he's going to inspire some profound deep answer and most of the time they're like "Huh? What? Nah man, we were just tryna make a cool record"
Strombo trying to be intelligent. Comes off like Brock Linehan of SCTV.
I’m gonna learn how to read, so I can buy this book
It’s also on audiobook which is cool. That’s how I read/ listened to it
LOL these two guys are way too chill for Strombo's philosophical questions. They're kids in adult bodies. They honestly don't care or even think about any of their art nowhere close to what anyone else does.
LOL you’ve obviously never watched a beastie boys interview
Its like theyre still those kids back in the 80s. Figuring out what their next move is, what to say next or even what to think about what they've done. Theyre artists and you can tell they dont over think anything. Its all a natural, real and honest process.
@@yuctownstar Not that you should care what people think, but no one likes people that talk like you.
Cannot wait to get my hands on this book! These are my boys...RIP Yauch!
I'm just starting this and it's a bit awkward because the Beasties are notorious for not being straight in interviews and Stromboloulis is very intense and piercing. It's like "I don't think this dude gets the Beastie Boys..."
I adore these 3 people so much and am thrilled that George got to interview them in the way he usually interviews. Completely transparent, authentic with no bullshit or fluff.
I'm guessing that had a lot to do with agreeing to this interview 🍻🤘🏻
I have a theory that at any given moment from the 90s till human existence evaporates, somewhere on earth there is a restaurant kitchen blasting the beasties.
Haha! I worked kitchens from 1999-2004ish. we had beasties rockin every day
wow crazy comment...as a kid that was all we listened to in the kitchen and dish wash room of a restaurant I worked in and that would have been around 1985-1988 :)
Human existence evaporates?
@@loopy7057 You did not get the memo? !
The timing of this was crazy for me. Been spending the last few weeks digging through any interviews I could find on youtube that were recent and it was difficult to find anything that wasn't at least a few years old. I really enjoyed this one, they seemed to as well which was really nice to see. Thank you all for taking the time to make this.
Staying in Hammer's warm embrace got me! Made the whole thing worth it.
My best friend in grade school was the reason I bought the 1st cassette tapes ever, for her birthday she got lisenced to I'll, and appetite for distruction. Still great music more than 30 years later, and still great friend of mine. She still has excellent taste in music, and is the only friend who I still talk to on a reasonably regular basis, in fact i have no other friend that I can say the same for that has lasted half as long, just as the Beastie Boys have outlasted many others who were working on starting around the same time they were. Thank you for your music, and for providing some of the songs and sounds thay we listened to during so many of my most cherished memories, and funnest times!
Awesome to see the two chatting for an hour
Licensed to ill is when I fell in love with hip hop
This is one of the most bizarre interviews I have ever seen.
Please release all the unheard Beastie Boys songs
Blake Sherman My thought exactly!
Its just jam sessions. Hours of them jamming instrumentals in their studio in Glendale, Cali. After Pauls Boutique the record industry made sampling a huge legal issue, so the beasties were like "hey, wait, we can play instruments, lets just make our own samples". So they would jam for hours and then slice up good parts to use as a beat. 90% of the backing tracks of Check Your Head and Ill Communication were samples of these jams. ruclips.net/video/YtNCT29OhkA/видео.html
You wouldn’t want to hear them I’m sure
Why not?
I listen to the jam sessions that I did with my friends all the time, and we're not the fucking Beastie Boys. So yeah, I absolutely want to hear every hour of those jams.
This interviewer is way too serious with these heavy and slightly depressing questions. He somehow phrased “how did it feel to grow up?” 30 different ways.
Slayer plays the instruments on No Sleep...Fight for your Right etc..Rubin was producing both albums. License to Ill and Reign of Blood
Reign in Blood. Sorry, but I'm a huge fan of both.
It's so great to see The King Ad-Rock give some truth in an interview.
Cure for all depression: watch a Beastie Boys interview!!
this guy's line of interviewing is really awkward and unconversational. he seems pretty intent on expecting them to have lived through the mess of their lives as if it was a master plan they had foreknowledge of and can now just finally reveal to us. no people ever work like that.
I think the problem is most musicians pretend to have some master plan whereas these guys actually have an authentic recall of not knowing what the fuck is going on.
i.e., clueless
I miss these guys, RIP MCA. My fav band of all time.
Licensed To Ill and Paul's Boutique are two of the greatest albums of any genre, ever made. They are easily in the top 20 greatest albums of all time. I bought both albums on the dates of their release.
And i remember Beastie Boys was a punk rock group that turned into and old school hip/hop /rap group.
That turned the world upside down..
With LICENSED TO ILL!
pollywog stew. Egg raid on mojo I believe was the main song. Been a while.
The Beastie Boys is a beautiful thing. It's like genesis from cultures, the life of a growing and evolving being, and court jester philosophization all rolled into one. I'm glad I got to attend the show.
Great to see these boys laughing
Black Flag and the Beastie Boys are the two bands which have had the biggest impact on my life. I discovered both as a 14-year-old kid in 1985 in Detroit, about a month into my freshman year of high school.
Both bands changed the trajectory of my life for the better, and have both carried me through the most difficult times of my life, while also being the soundtrack for the best times of my life. It was easy for me to identify with the Beasties, being a white kid from Detroit, a 90% black populated city, and growing up in the "hood" while also being a punk rocker in the mid 80's. As a kid, I was exposed to the same rap/hip hop music as them, but only through the people in my neighborhood, who would play it in their cars, homes, and on their boxes. We also share some common friends, who I met through the punk rock scene of Detroit, back in the day, as well as NYC, and DC.
I was heartbroken the day Yauch died. Even though we had never met and had only spoken to each other on the phone briefly (long story), I felt as though I had lost a friend of decades. I still get choked up thinking and talking about him. I'm glad Adam and Mike decided to dissolve the band after Yauch's death, instead of trying to carry on the Beastie Boys without him. Honoring his wishes for their music to never be used for advertising purposes is also a testament to their loyalty to one another. That's straight up integrity right there; and a person can't ask for more than that.
Venom 👍🏻💯
RIP MCA , theyre missing that kooky sense of humor
The Beastie Boys are a huge reason why I studied Buddhism in my 20's, because of the biographical info in the liner notes of their albums. This interview is A+
Could you tell me what stuff was written in that bio?
Beastie Boys are Definitely Hip Hop's version of the Beatles...
@Wayne Walker Early version of the Beatles ..
I'm pretty sure their ADD helped them become as successful as they did! That was a difficult interview to follow and Kudos to you for dealing with their NY Neurosis! 😂
Great interview. None of them are on drugs. Mike D is, just pretty eccentric obvioulsy
Why didn't I buy Paul's Botique when it came out? I was 1, cut me some slack!
I feel ya tapped in pretty good with some awkward questions about Adam passing and the process. In the Bboys interview spirit they maintain the humorous and lightheart heartedness as they always have. If you dont know ya not gettin it from me vibe which is okay by me. Music is why I am here. Great interview thanks for posting
I fuckin love these dudes, they had a huge impact on me growing up
The comforting bosom of MC Hammer when he embraces you. Lol. I laughed at that part. Props to MC Hammer for having a good heart.
Adam's death still totally affects them... especially Mike in this interview
i thought Adam more, but yeah theyre def missing him. But Mike D surfs and lives in Malibu hes chillin
Sorry I'm not a good english speaker so I don't understand everything they say, but I love the Beastie Boys and I'm curious to know : what does Mike-D say in this video that makes you think he is still affected by Adam's death ? Thanks in advance for your answer :)
It's more Mikes facial expressions dude and the fact he seems to get his phone out as a distraction from the question
he busts out his phone to bust Adams balls, the big brother type Yauch wasnt there to deal with it. Horowitz is a more sensitive dude. I met MCA and the beastie boys years ago, I was even in the Root Down video.. Yauch was their leader. These 2 could never get along and make music together now.
well this dude Strombo may be cool but youl never see an old Beastie boys interview like this, its kinda dull and sad. dont know what to make of it
1988's Paul's Boutique was the first album I ever bought with my own money. I was ten years old and my parents did not approve.
I bought the cassette version and if anyone else remembers, you could choose the colour of the cassette. Mine was red.
I wore that shit out and replaced it with a CD...
RIP Adam Yauch.
Sushi Steve mine was green
Mike P.. I've never seen the green version.. My two buddies had blue and yellow. We had to co ordinate that ..lol
You must have got an advanced copy because it was released in 1989
Jason Cohen.... Apologies.. Honest mistake man. Going off memory over here.
@@LilSmoSmo it's ok, don't beat yourself up over it
I will never forget being around 9-10 years old and my dad was cleaning out the attic in the house and he found his old Walkman with the beastie boys cassette still in it this was around 2006 and listening to intergalactic for the first time wow you bet I wanted every poster T-shirt and album these guys are unbelievable they don’t make them like that anymore
beastie boys are easily the best hip hop group of all time........easily
Aaaaaand que Lord Jamaar.
I love the Beastie Boys but I think A Tribe Called Quest is the greatest
The Boys would agree
Nah Westside Connection and NWA
Also not forgetting Run DMC and the Fat Boys
I was one of the people that actually bought Paul's Boutique on vinyl as soon as it came out and really loved it. Still one of my favourite Hip Hop/Rap records, pure classic
Not a better writer in the rhyme department... “Well, "I'm a freaky streaker like Winnie-the-Pooh, a t-shirt and no pants and I dance the boogaloo." Mike d
That made me laugh out loud reading it
I was at “that concert in London”. I think it was at The Marquee. And yes, everyone was into it. I will never forget that show.
beastie boys are the best hip hop group ever . thanks guys
You must be white
I'm 50 Years Old. I was in high school in the Great State of Texas when License to Ill came out. I remember how I felt when it came out. At the time I was rapping in the mirror to Run DMC, Curtis Blow, Fat Boys, LL Cool J........I remember when Paul's Boutique came out and I didn't like it as much at first - loved High Plans Drifter & Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun but that was it - Now it's my favorite album. I remember getting to see them live at Lollapolooza. It was crazy how it felt like the Beasties grew as I grew and every album changed as I changed, each having it's own identity. The music these 3 B-Boys put out changed my life. It is all still so great. About a week ago I finish the entire book. It was great reading and thinking about who I was and where I was in my life at the time. It was also great to put headphones in and listen to every track on every album as Adam and Mike explained each song and to also listen to the samples that where used in the development of the song. It crushes me that MCA was taken from us early. I guess what I am saying is that these dudes are Hall of Famers in the music industry. I will continue to listen and enjoy the Beasties great music till I go to meet my maker.
The Greatest Ever...missed hearing them...thank you for this.
I saw the Beastie Boys with Public Enemy in 89 on the same bill and it was lit 🔥
mike gave a small shout to hello nasty but that album was front to back gold and pure creativity. mca did so much on that album to show his musical range. truly their greatest album and one of the best composed albums of all time
This guys changed my Life. Thanks for all
Damn, miss these guys. Truly unique and the best live group I have ever seen.
Thanks for this interview George. Beastie Boys are my favorite group of all time, I cant wait for this book, not really sure what to expect, but as you can expect with every Beastie Boys project, it will be unique. I feel lucky I got to see them live 17x including their final show at Bonnaroo, what are the odds.
Great interview. Nice to hear them awnser questions seriously for once, lol
Love the dynamics between these two Beasties.
MCA, KING AD ROCK and MIKE D will always live on our musical memories as the BEASTIE BOYS!!!
Thanks so much for the interview!
I love the Beastie Boys. That is all.
I recently started listening to "The 5 Boroughs" again. Had a puff and put on the headphones. I was blown away. This is such an understated and overlooked album. Check it out if you don't know about it....
Greatest interview this guy will ever do!
Beastie Boys affected my life profoundly, they’re a huge influence on who I’ve been the last 32 years. Honestly I’m still not over the loss of Yauch.
rip mca, yup it is crushingly sad
'Greatest interview this guy will ever do' i dunno, he interviewed Shane MacGowan
You guys were tight huh?
Who's Shane Mc Gowan??
We were.
They got old but they are still rap legends. I just bought their Criterion Anthology music video collection and it's amazing. They were music pioneers and way ahead of their time in music AND video creativity.
Mike D is blessed with a golden voice
Long Beach area, best concert I’ve ever seen, multiple stages for their different genres being wheeled out, stages in the poor sections for them to give you a closer show, multiple encores including one that no one ever saw coming, when people were exiting and the lights were on. “Heart attack man” or it was one of the more punk tracks that they dropped on us at the very very end, hands down the best concert. I also saw them again when they were Wearing tuxedos or suits in Hollywood. Rip Yauch.
The "what would you take if stranded on a desert island question"...My answer has ALWAYS been Beastie Boys for my music. Always. They have always meant so much to me. Like most in this thread, MCA is missed tremendously. I will never not love these guys. They were/are revolutionary.
I bet Ad rock could do a spot on impression of deniro