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Beastie Boys


Background information
Origin Brooklyn, New York, United States
Genre(s) Hip-hop
Rap Rock
Alternative Hip-Hop
Hardcore Punk
Years active 1981—present
Label(s) Def Jam Recordings
Capitol Records
Rat Cage Records
Grand Royal
Associated acts Nas
Q-Tip
Rage Against the Machine
Cypress Hill
Slayer
Busta Rhymes
The Young and the Useless
Biz Markie
Website Website
Members
Mix Master Mike
Mike D
MCA
Ad-Rock
Former members
John Berry
Kate Schellenbach
DJ Double R
Doctor Dré
DJ Hurricane



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Blur's Alex James Given Honorary Doctorate

November 11, 2010
Blur's Alex James Given Honorary DoctorateBlur bassist Alex James has been presented with an honorary doctorate from Bournemouth University.

James, who is also a renowned journalist and cheese farmer, received the Doctor Of Arts honour during the university's graduation ceremony.

“Follow your heart is the thing, whenever you find anything that you love, even if people think it’s ridiculous,” he told students.

“So when I say ‘cheese’ people laugh. But I don’t care cos I love the stuff. If you find something you love just go after it with all guns blazing. Go on you beauties. Go get ‘em!”

James also praised the significance of higher eduction, highlighting how Blur formed at art college.

(by Jason Gregory)



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