Pass the Mic: Beastie Boys 1991-1996

by Ari Marcopoulos, Carlo McCormick, Paul D. Miller

Spanning the years 1991-96, Marcopoulos's intimate black-and-white photographs capture the ongoing relevance and increasing musicianship of the Beastie Boys. The trio once gay- and woman-bashing brats, now respected members of popular music's social activist club shine through as melders of Hip Hop, funk, rock, and rap. What one thinks of their music is irrelevant, however, because the selections are so resonant and captivating that one cannot help but feel the pulse of Mike D, Ad-Rock, and MCA's creativity.

Readers get glimpses from the stage as well as impromptu shots of backstage life; all communicate the passion that the Beasties deliver to their audience.

Genres: Photography

144 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2001

Reviews

[Martyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book, full of candid photos, not your usual posed, fake band collection. Some of them even have the sense of motion and high energy, which is about all you can ask for in a 2d medium. Interesting intro and outro also.