Adam Horovitz
| Adam Horovitz |
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| Background information |
| Birth name |
Adam Keefe Horovitz |
| Also known as |
Adrock, King Adrock |
| Born |
October 31 1966 (1966-10-31) (age 41) |
| Origin |
South Orange, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genre(s) |
Hip-Hop
Hardcore punk
Alternative rock |
| Occupation(s) |
Rapper
Guitarist
Record producer
Actor |
| Instrument(s) |
Vocals
Guitar
Keyboard
Sitar |
| Years active |
1983–Present |
| Label(s) |
Def Jam Records
Grand Royal Records
Capitol Records |
Associated
acts |
Beastie Boys |
| Website |
www.beastieboys.com |
Adam Keefe Horovitz, also known as King Ad-Rock or Adrock, (born October 31 1966, in South Orange, New Jersey), the son of playwright Israel Horovitz, is a musician, guitarist, rapper, producer, and actor. He is best known as a member of the pioneering hip-hop group, the Beastie Boys.
Horovitz began his musical career with a stint in the punk rock band, The Young and the Useless, who would often perform with the Beastie Boys. When Beastie guitarist John Biflow quit, Horovitz was an obvious choice to replace him.[citation needed] He also played with Los Angeles based hardcore legends, D.F.L (Dead Fucking Last). He played bass and produced their first album 'My Crazy Life'. Tom Davis, brother-in-law to fellow Beastie Boy Member Mike D, sang vocals. Adrock, with Mike D and MCA, would endure as the classic Beastie Boys line-up.
He has been linked romantically to various entertainers including Molly Ringwald (1987-1988), Ione Skye (1988-1999; married 1992-1999), and musician Kathleen Hanna (1997-present; married 2006-present).
In addition to his work with the Beastie Boys, Horovitz has released music with a side-project called BS 2000 and has produced albums for Teriyaki Boyz and Northern State. For a time, he also pursued an acting career, with appearances in films such as Lost Angels, Roadside Prophets, and A Kiss Before Dying.
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Beastie Boys |
| Members |
Mike D - Adrock - MCA - Mix Master Mike |
Related
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The Young and the Useless • Kate Schellenbach • Amery Smith • Rick Rubin • Doctor Dre • DJ Hurricane • Mario C. • Money Mark • Eric Bobo • Grand Royal • Def Jam • Rat Cage • BS 2000 • Country Mike's Greatest Hits • Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That! |
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Discography
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| Studio albums |
Licensed to Ill • Paul's Boutique • Check Your Head • Ill Communication • Hello Nasty • To the 5 Boroughs • The Mix-Up |
| Other albums |
Pollywog Stew • Cooky Puss • Rock Hard • Pretzel Nugget • Some Old Bullshit • Aglio e Olio • Root Down • The In Sound From Way Out! • Love American Style EP • Nasty Bits • The Sounds of Science • Solid Gold Hits |
| Singles |
"Cooky Puss" • "Rock Hard" • "She's on It" • "Rhymin' & Stealin'" • "Hold It, Now Hit It" • "The New Style" • "Paul Revere" • "Brass Monkey" • "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)" • "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" / "Posse In Effect" • "Girls" • "Hey Ladies" • "Shadrach" • "Pass the Mic" • "So What'cha Want" • "Jimmy James" • "Gratitude" • "Professor Booty" • "Sabotage" • "Get It Together" • "Sure Shot" • "Root Down" • "Intergalactic" • "Body Movin'" • "The Negotiation Limerick File" • "Remote Control" / "Three MCs and One DJ" • "Alive" • "Ch-Check It Out" • "Triple Trouble" • "Right Right Now Now" • "Now Get Busy" • "An Open Letter to NYC" • "The Electric Worm" • |
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