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The Skills To Pay The Bills: The Story Of The Beastie Boys,New
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In 1987, Three White Jewish Boys From New York City Were The Most Fascinating Phenomenon In The Burgeoning Rap Music Scene. No, Really. The Beastie Boys, Barely Out Of Their Teens, Had Just Released Licensed To Ill, Which Quickly Became The First Hiphop Album To Reach Number One On The Charts. Pairing Vulgar And Hilarious Lyrics With Heavymetalderived Musical Backing And A Punk Diy Attitude, The Beastiesmca (Adam Yauch), King Adrock (Adam Horovitz), And Mike D (Michael Diamond)Changed The Face Of Rap Forever By Bringing It Into The Mainstream. In The Years That Followed, They Would Change It Again And Againmusically, Culturally, And Politically.To Create The Skills To Pay The Bills, Alan Light Spent Years Taping Conversations With The Group, Their Friends, Roommates, Producers, Engineers, Collaborators, And Other Artists From Madonna To Chuck D. Here, As Told From The Inside, Is The Fascinating Tale Of Three Rumpshaking, Innovative Rappers Whose Albums Still Go Platinum And Whose Tours Continue To Fill Arenas After More Than Two Decades Of Making Music. The Skills To Pay The Bills Chronicles The Beasties Unique Journey From The Hardcore New York Underground To The Top Of The Billboard Charts. It Is A Story Of Largerthanlife Personalities, Noble Causes, Funky Beats, And Truly One Of The Most Influential And Ambitious Groups Of All Time.I Said, Whered You Get Your Information From, Huh?The First Time I Met Them, I Thought I Was On Candid Camera. D.M.C.I Think I Made Out With Adam Yauch Once In Their Dressing Room. Madonnaone Of My Favorite Groups Is The Beastie Boys. Bono
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Skills to Pay the Bills' about? A: 'The Skills to Pay the Bills' chronicles the journey of the Beastie Boys, detailing their rise from the New York underground to mainstream success in the rap music scene.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is written by Alan Light, who spent years interviewing the Beastie Boys and their associates for this insightful account.
- Q: When was 'The Skills to Pay the Bills' published? A: 'The Skills to Pay the Bills' was published on January 24, 2006.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it may show some signs of wear but is still in very good shape.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: The key features include a detailed narrative of the Beastie Boys' impact on music and culture, and it is a paperback edition with 208 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for fans of hip-hop? A: Yes, this book is ideal for fans of hip-hop, as it provides an in-depth look at one of the most influential groups in the genre.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Can I find any notable quotes from the book? A: Yes, the book includes quotes from famous personalities like D.M.C. and Madonna, adding to its engaging narrative.
- Q: Does the book cover the band's later years? A: Yes, it covers the Beastie Boys' evolution in music and their lasting influence over more than two decades.
- Q: What genre does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the genre of Rap and Music Biography.