Rhyming & Stealing: A History of the Beastie Boys

"Rhyming & Stealing: A History of the Beastie Boys" by Angus Batey. It documents the band's metamorphosis from their initial incarnation as Greenwich Village punk rockers. It examines their beer-soaked rise to global infamy, the phenomenal commercial success of the License to Ill album, as well as their stars in the cosmos and the critical rehabilitation afforded to them during the Ill Communication period. This book includes accounts of the band's entire career, including their many side-projects such as the Grand Royal label, their magazine and clothing range, as well as their championing of the Tibetan Freedom cause Check out my other ads!