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founding Beastie Boys member John Berry, RIP

3110 days ago

Brooklyn Vegan — John Berry, an original member of the Beastie Boys, has passed away, Rolling Stone reports. His father confirmed his death, saying he suffered from frontal lobe dementia, which had worsened in recent ... Continue reading… more info

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Original Beastie Boys Member John Berry Dead at 52

3110 days ago

Rolling Stone — John Berry, an original member of hip-hop group the Beastie Boys, died Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m. at a hospice in Danvers, Massachusetts. He was 52. John Berry III, Berryâ€™s father, confirmed his death Thursday afternoon. He said his son su... more info

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Journey sue Monster for $500,000 over cancelled gig

3114 days ago

Guardian Music — The energy drinks firm that had to pay the Beastie Boys $1.7m two years ago is again facing the ire of musiciansJourney simply wonâ€™t stop believinâ€™ in the power of their lawyers. The US band are suing the Monster energy drinks company f... more info

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Metronomy announce new album, share “Old Skool” featuring Beastie Boys’ Mix Master Mike — listen

3118 days ago

Consequence of Sound — Summer 08 slated to hit shelves in July. more info

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Thursday Music News

3125 days ago

KEXP Seattle — It’s hard to believe it’s been four years since Adam Yauch, aka MCA of the Beastie Boys, passed away from cancer. SoCal punks FIDLAR posted a tribute today online, a loving rendition of the single “Sabotage” from the 1994 Beasties album Ill C... more info

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FIDLAR cover Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage” — listen

3125 days ago

Consequence of Sound — A blistering rendition in honor of Adam 'MCA' Yauch, who passed away four years ago today. more info

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FIDLAR – “Sabotage” (Beastie Boys Cover)

3125 days ago

Stereogum — Chaotic LA punks FIDLAR have shared a cover of the Beastie Boys’ 1994 Ill Communication track “Sabotage” as a dedication to Adam “MCA” Yauch, who passed away four years ago yesterday. Listen and compare to the original below. more info

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N.W.A.'s MC REN To KISS's GENE SIMMONS: 'F**k Tha Police' Is More Rock And Roll Than 'Rock And Roll All Nite'

3130 days ago

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — MC Ren of N.W.A. has slammed Gene Simmons for the negative comments the KISS bassist/vocalist made about the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inducting rap artists. "That dude is real arrogant," the rapper told Rolling Stone. "It's like, how he's looking a... more info

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California (Green Day's touring guitarist + Jawbreaker drummer) streaming s/t LP

3139 days ago

Brooklyn Vegan — The album features contributions from Rachel Haden (that dog., The Rentals, etc), the Jawbox cello guy Gordon Withers, longtime Beastie Boys touring drummer Alfredo Ortiz, and more. Continue reading… more info

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