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Beastie Boys Story: The Ultimate Playlist
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NOT only did we receive the…
IN THIS PHOTO: Adam Yauch/MCA (left) with the Beastie Boys in 1987 - Yauch died in 2012/PHOTO CREDIT: Ebet Roberts/Getty Images
good news last week that the Peter Jackson-directed/produced documentary film about The Beatles is coming soon; we also know that the anticipated Beastie Boys-Spike Jonze hook-up has a release date. I cannot wat to see it. Beastie Boys Story will be a must for dedicated fans and new converts alike. In this article, Pitchfork provide more details:
“The Spike Jonze-directed Beastie Boys documentary is coming to IMAX theaters on April 3 and will then stream on April 24 via Apple TV+. Following a teaser earlier this year, the film’s first full-length trailer was shared tonight. It features archival video as well as new footage of Mike D and Ad-Rock talking about the band’s history on stage.
Prior to the documentary’s release, Jonze will put out a Beastie Boys photo book, compiling shots from throughout their career. It’s out March 17 via Rizzoli”
I am doing a couple of shorter pieces this weekend, that focuses on a particular artist. I like a good playlist and, as the Beastie Boys’ documentary is coming up very shortly, I felt it only right to combine their best songs together. As Adam Nathaniel Yauch (MCA) died in 2012, there will be no more Beastie Boys material. It is a tragedy, as they are among my favourite groups ever. To celebrate the upcoming documentary, have a look at the playlist and…
WITNESS their timeless genius.