Group Name: Beastie Boys

Current Members:
Michael Diamond, aka Mike D (November 20th, 1965)
Adam Yauch, aka MCA (August 5th, 1964 - May 4th, 2012)
Adam Horovitz, aka King Ad-Rock (October 31st, 1966)

Genre: Hip hop, Alternative rap, Old school hip hop, Hardcore punk

Early Names:The Young Aborigines (1979)

Influenced: blending of rap and punk influenced Limp Bizkit and Korn; sampling techniques used by Beck

Influences:Santana, Run D.M.C. Led Zeppelin

Formed: New York City, USA (1979)

Nationality: Jewish-American

Debut Album: Licensed to Ill (1986)

Breakthrough Singles: "Fight For Your Right" (1987) "Brass Monkey" (1987) "Sabotage" (1994) "Intergalactic" (1998)

Did You Know:
The "Sabotage" music video parodied 1970s police dramas, shot to resemble the opening credits of such a show.
Mike D was the founder and president of Grand Royal Records
Mike D. is married to Tamra Davis, director of the the cult classic film "Half Baked"
MCA went to Bard College before dropping out
Using the alter identity "Nathaniel Hornblower", Adam Yauch has directed many of the Beastie Boys' music videos.
Adam Horovitz is the son of the playwright and screenwriter Israel Horovitz. The film Author! Author! is based on the experiences of the Horovitz family

Baseless Rumors
Mike D is the elder brother of Dustin Diamond, aka "Screech" from "Saved By The Bell".
Beastie Boys are breaking up (all members still dedicated to the group)