<< I also think the fact that the Beastie
Boys are white have contributed to much of their fame, fortune, and
critical acclaim. Sorry to bring it down to that, but in this case I think
it's a matter of calling a spade a spade... Actually, maybe you're right,
they are like the Beatles of the 80s and 90s...
gordon
>>
It's a sad, but true statement....they introduced rap to an audience that
never would have listened to a Run DMC, or LL Coool J (at least not back in
the day), or any of the other rap pioneers. Radio stations that wouldn't
touch rap, because in their own words, it was "too black", were clamouring to
play Beasties singles. Don't get me wrong, I think they are an incredible
group and deserve much credit because of their creativity, but we've seen this
sort of thing happen over and over and over.....again, its just that this
time, the grop actually has some talent.
You make a good point, maybe then, they are the Beatles of the 80s and 90s.
Only the Beasties are more original and creative (uh-oh, did I just start
something?) than the Beatles were when they became so incredibly popular.
Well, those are my two cents.
Greg