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Beastie Boys - A Musical Biography (Hardcover) Loot Price: R1,341
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Beastie Boys - A Musical Biography (Hardcover): Jonathan A Zwickel

Beastie Boys - A Musical Biography (Hardcover)

Jonathan A Zwickel

Series: The Story of the Band

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A concise musical biography traces the Beastie Boys' story from the New York punk scene through a blockbuster career that spans more than 20 years. Ever since they hit the big time with their 1986 rock/rap debut Licensed to Ill, the first rap album to reach #1 on the Billboard 200, the Beastie Boys have been a cultural bellwether, the likes of which was unseen before or since. Their association with MTV made the Beasties instant poster children for an unprecedented phase of integration, both musical and racial. Their music, a pastiche of sounds that spans decades and genres, influenced the course of popular music and continues to do so today. Beastie Boys: A Musical Biography tells the story of the band, from its beginnings through its ongoing critical and commercial success. Fans can read about the group's origins, the training of its members, its awards and accomplishments, and its influence on pop culture. Authoritative yet concise, this lively overview covers everything from the band's unique sound to their collaborations with leading filmmakers on their award-winning videos. A timeline captures key events in the life of the band and its members Photos show the band members and their performances A selected discography reviews the band's work over the years

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Imprint: Greenwood Press
Country of origin: United States
Series: The Story of the Band
Release date: 2011
First published: 2011
Authors: Jonathan A Zwickel
Dimensions: 246 x 162 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages: 154
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-36558-4
Categories: Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Composers & musicians
Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Contemporary popular music > Rock & pop > Rap & hip-hop
Books > Music > Composers & musicians
Books > Music > Contemporary popular music > Rock & pop > Rap & hip-hop
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LSN: 0-313-36558-X
Barcode: 9780313365584

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