Historical Artist Profile
Beastie Boys
⭐ HOF Inductee / Class of 2012
Biography & Overview
The Beastie Boys were an American hip-hop group formed in New York City in 1981. They were composed of Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz (vocals, guitar), Adam "MCA" Yauch (vocals, bass), and Michael "Mike D" Diamond (vocals, drums). The Beastie Boys were previously members of the hardcore punk band the Young Aborigines, with Diamond on drums, Jeremy Shatan on bass guitar, and John Berry on guitar. Kate Schellenbach later joined on drums.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
1 Charted Tracks
"(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #7
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
16 Charted Tracks
"Intergalactic"
Entered Charts: 1998
Peak: #5
"Ch-Check It Out"
Entered Charts: 2004
Peak: #8
"She'S On It"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #10
"(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #11
"No Sleep Till Brooklyn"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #14
"Body Movin'"
Entered Charts: 1998
Peak: #15
"Get It Together/Sabotage"
Entered Charts: 1994
Peak: #19
"Mote Control/3 Mcs & 1Dj"
Entered Charts: 1999
Peak: #21
"Su Shot"
Entered Charts: 1994
Peak: #27
"Alive"
Entered Charts: 1999
Peak: #28
"Girls/She'S Crafty"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #34
"Triple Trouble"
Entered Charts: 2004
Peak: #37
"An Open Letter To Nyc"
Entered Charts: 2004
Peak: #38
"Pass The Mic"
Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #47
"Frozen Metal Head Ep"
Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #55
"Love American Style Ep"
Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #76