Emerging in the mid-1980s as rap entered the commercial mainstream, the Beastie Boys became the first successful white hip-hop act with their smash debut album Licensed to Ill. That hit record, which merged rock and rap styles, was followed by a string of successful albums that established the New York City trio as credible artists in the eyes of both hip-hop and rock fans. Readers will learn not only about the career path and music of the Beasties, but also of their involvement in many social causes, such as raising money ...
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Emerging in the mid-1980s as rap entered the commercial mainstream, the Beastie Boys became the first successful white hip-hop act with their smash debut album Licensed to Ill. That hit record, which merged rock and rap styles, was followed by a string of successful albums that established the New York City trio as credible artists in the eyes of both hip-hop and rock fans. Readers will learn not only about the career path and music of the Beasties, but also of their involvement in many social causes, such as raising money for the Milarepa Fund and groups affected by the September 11 tragedy.
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Used Good. No Jacket. This is an Ex-Library copy, with the following elements present: sticker on spine, sticker on back cover, discard stamps, library marks on inside or sides, circulation sleeve on rear endpaper. Spine and binding are intact. Pages are clean with minor edge or corner wear. Still in readable condition. Firefly Bookstore sells items online and in our store front. We try to add images and descriptions when we can, but if you need additional information or photos of the books we list, please contact us.
Add this copy of The Beastie Boys (the Library of Hip Hop Biographies) to cart. $45.71, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2006 by Rosen Young Adult.
