From the hardcore punk scene of early 1980s New York City to global hip-hop superstardom, this is the story of the Beastie Boys. Join us as we explore the incredible journey of Michael "Mike D" Diamond, Adam "MCA" Yauch, and Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz—three friends who changed the face of music.

We'll trace their origins from the experimental hardcore band The Young Aborigines to the formation of the Beastie Boys in 1981, a name suggested by original guitarist John Berry. Initially a punk act supporting bands like Bad Brains and the Dead Kennedys, their sound began to evolve with the addition of a 16-year-old Ad-Rock in 1982.

Discover how a prank call to a Carvel Ice Cream shop led to their first hip-hop track, "Cooky Puss", and how they caught the attention of producer Rick Rubin and Def Jam Recordings. This pivotal moment led to their  ...