beastie boys

It wasn't the safest moment in time for the Big Apple, but it still bred a whole lot of creativity.

It's been 40 years. How did things pan out for the band's that were just making an imprint on the music scene in 1986?

The hair metal era exploded in a big way while some classic rock and thrash favorites were still going strong in 1986.

Feeling old yet? Don't worry, these albums will keep you young.

Rap trio opened for the Material Girl on 1985's The Virgin Tour.

From grunge to nu-metal, pop-punk to Brit-rock and all the alternative stuff around it, the '90s were a great period for rock music.

No. 1 hit on the mainstream rock chart featured guest turn by a perplexed Jimmy Page.

These songs rocked, then rolled over into the mainstream.

That's intense.

Roam the halls of the musical mind.

Mike D's family lived in the 6,300 square foot home for over 50 years.

The events will celebrate the upcoming 'Beastie Boys Book' memoir penned by Adrock and Mike D along with many other contributors.