Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Beastie Boys
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Aug 12, 2024 
Michael "Mike D" Diamond and Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz, founding members of the iconic Beastie Boys, sit down with Conan to share their journey from neighborhood influences to groundbreaking music. They delve into the hilarity of their songwriting process, revealing how humor drives their creativity. With nostalgia, they reminisce about their late friend Adam Yauch while celebrating the 30th anniversary of 'Ill Communication'. Plus, hear surprising stories about gold records that will leave you laughing.
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Touring with Madonna
- The Beastie Boys toured with Madonna in 1985 early in their career.
- Madonna was initially playing smaller venues but quickly became a cultural icon during the tour.
The Joe Franklin Show
- The Beastie Boys appeared on The Joe Franklin Show early in their career.
- Joe Franklin predicted their success, giving them the "Joe Franklin bump."
Fake Gold Record
- Mike D discovered their gold record for Paul's Boutique contained piano versions of Barry Manilow songs.
- They realized gold records often aren't the artist's actual recordings.
