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  1. On This Day January 16 1987 - The Beastie Boys Became the First Act Censored on American Bandstand

    On This Day January 16 1987 - The Beastie Boys Became the First Act Censored on American Bandstand

    On this day January 16 1987, Beastie Boys became the first musical act to be censored on American Bandstand, marking a notable moment in late 1980s pop culture television. The appearance highlighted growing tension between emerging youth driven music styles and long established broadcast...
  2. On This Day January 5 1987 - Brass Monkey by Beastie Boys Was Released as a Single

    On This Day January 5 1987 - Brass Monkey by Beastie Boys Was Released as a Single

    On this day January 5 1987, Brass Monkey by Beastie Boys was released as a single, helping solidify the group’s loud irreverent presence in mainstream music. The track blended hip hop rock attitude and party driven energy, standing out for its chant style vocals and raw production. Brass Monkey...
  3. On This Day November 15 1986 – Beastie Boys Released Their Debut Album License to Ill

    On This Day November 15 1986 – Beastie Boys Released Their Debut Album License to Ill

    On this day November 15 1986, Beastie Boys released their debut album License to Ill, a groundbreaking fusion of hip hop, rock, and attitude that changed popular music forever. Produced by Rick Rubin, the album captured the energy of New York’s growing rap scene while introducing a rebellious...
  4. On This Day July 25 1989 – Paul's Boutique by Beastie Boys Was Released

    On This Day July 25 1989 – Paul's Boutique by Beastie Boys Was Released

    On this day July 25 1989, Paul's Boutique by Beastie Boys was released, marking a bold creative leap for the trio and cementing its place as one of the most groundbreaking albums of the era. After their debut Licensed to Ill became a commercial smash, many expected more party anthems. Instead...
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