Beastie Boys: How They Inspired A Crime Wave, Caused New Laws to be Written, and Influenced Culture

DISGRACELAND

Jake Brennan

True Crime, Music, Society & Culture

4.6 • 13.1K Ratings

🗓️ 21 January 2025

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

The news called the London crime wave an “epidemic." The Beastie Boys inspired it. Liverpool wanted to kill the group. Ad Rock in jail. Numerous other musicians arrested, in part, because of the Beasties. The band’s hardcore roots, their hip hop success, creating a Gen X Sgt. Peppers, and a legacy of influence that’ll be hard to top by future artists. Buckle up for a crime and grime influenced Beastie Boys story. Which musician has had the greatest influence on you? In what way? Let Jake know at 617-906-6638 (ask for Cookiepuss), [email protected], or on socials @disgracelandpod. To listen to Disgraceland ad free and get access to a monthly exclusive episode, weekly bonus content and more, become a Disgraceland All Access member at disgracelandpod.com/membership. Sign up for our newsletter and get the inside dirt on events, merch and other awesomeness - GET THE NEWSLETTER Follow Jake and DISGRACELAND: Instagram YouTube X (formerly Twitter) Facebook Fan Group TikTok To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:15.5	This is a story about three bad brothers you know so well.
1:22.5	It started way back in history with Ad Rock, MCA, and me, Jake B, I mean, and Mike D.
1:28.6	This is a story about a crime wave, an arrest, a lot of arrests. It's a story about a crime wave and arrest, a lot of arrests.
1:34.9	It's a story about three friends who became one of the most influential groups of all time.
1:38.5	And this is a story about Beastie Boys.
1:42.6	A group that made great music.
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