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Beastie Boys
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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Alice In Chains' Founding Bassist Mike Starr Found Dead

March 9, 2011
Alice In Chains' Founding Bassist Mike Starr Found DeadAlice In Chains' founding bassist Mike Starr has been found dead in Salt Lake City, it has been reported.

Starr, aged 44, was found dead at his home in Salt Lake City yesterday afternoon (March 8), a report by TMZ claims.

Police found Starr's body after they had been notified via a telephone call.

Starr's father told TMZ: "It's a terrible shock and tragedy."

Starr, who has had prior drug addictions, appeared on US reality show 'Celebrity Rehab' last year to help combat his heroin addiction.

The official cause of his death has yet to be confirmed.

(by Holly Frith)



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