Jimmy and Questlove Fan Boy Out Interviewing Mike D and Adrock

Beastie Boys superfans Jimmy and Questlove geek out as they video chat with Mike D and Adrock about their teenage history together, "Cooky Puss" controversy and live documentary, Beastie Boys Story. Beastie Boys Story premieres Friday, April 24: apple.co/3e8DdgV
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[@ari.3455]

my favorite rap group of all time! i bought the book last year and can’t wait to watch the documentary later this month❤️

[@checkyourhead9]

MIKE D WITH THE MASTER PLAN ... AD ROCK LIGHT UP THE PLACE ... MCA WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? 😢 Packed like sardines in a tin so kick off ya shoes and put awn your swim fins

[@allireynolds1430]

I couldn't agree more with quest. Whatever you hear from the ages of 11 to 15 shapes your ears regardless of it's quality. If anything that's why I watched this interview.

[@danielhoskins4690]

Alli Reynolds absolutely! there’s an excellent “Adam Neely” KZbin videos about the science of this. Worth searching for. It’s a thing.

[@ryandiraaaa]

@@danielhoskins4690 Sorry to bother you, im trying to search that videos haven't found it yet. What is the title of the adam neely video's?

[@danielhoskins4690]

Ryan r no problem-I tried to find it and it appears to be private now but there are a few discussions about it online: www.reddit.com/r/LetsTalkMusic/comments/9inygw/lets_talk_about_adam_neelys_last_video_your_music/

[@basheermuhammad7757]

Wow, I just realized how much Questlove looks like both Barry White and Marvin Gaye, a fusion mix

[@milkyway5425]

😂😂😂yes!!

[@hollys89]

So true...

[@basheermuhammad7757]

Perhaps he has inherited the intellectual components combined of these two musical geniuses. By osmosis, by air, water, or simply via the music.

[@erinhand]

he does. questlove is handsome

[@anthonybrowningcoonswalker566]

kittylovemeforyou.link/oMKJPGBvYGt

[@GTanya07]

I'm sorry, but Adam looks like Jeff Goldblum here btw, that McIntosh tho.. can you give me one Jimmy

[@GTanya07]

@christopher weise he looks great absolutely, it just the first thing in my mind when i saw him here

[@saltysoo1]

@@GTanya07 I think he looks great, but he looks like a totally different person. On the other hand, Mike D looks like the same person, just older. ;)

[@baxtronx5972]

It looks like Mike D is wearing the makeup to make someone look old in a movie.

[@carolynbarber8381]

I’m so glad I woke up in the middle of the night so I can see this interview totally worth interrupted sleep

[@estellaf4072]

Can I just get access to Questlove smiling into a camera at me for the remainder of quarantine? I found love in a hopeless place. 😍🥰

[@beehug7]

Estella F -Agreed! He is adorable! Love that comment about S. Wonder drowning in donuts! 😂

[@HeavenlyFloodofRegen]

He’s been doing some streaming on Twitch

[@markmclawhorn9592]

He’s been live broadcasting DJ/talk sets on his (and the Roots’) main social channels just about every night for the last couple of weeks. Usually starts between 8-10pm. All of them are archived on Roots KZbin in best quality. Check it out if you can!

[@estellaf4072]

Mark McLawhorn thank you!!!

[@eduarDOGames560]

Is it just me ,?..or The Coronavirus bringing everyone closer ? 🤘🏼and everyone’s more real!! Let’s keep all interviews from home for now on!! 😎

[@eviled2925]

nah, it's the only way now, but people need to get back together in person or we're done.

[@rmyrick2451]

I was super excited when Timberlake was on last night, but THIS. This has made every second of my being isolated at home since March 13th, with 2 teenage, desperately trying not to lose my everloving mind worth it all!! I have looked forward to this since the very first commercial I saw, during the Grammy’s. I just *might* love The Beasties more than Jimmy and Questlove combined! MCA, you are forever missed, but not forgotten! ❤️ Edited to add: I’m with you, Questlove on being a cult follower...I want to see it all!

[@checkyourhead9]

Same here dude my chest is BEAMING

[@nancysherry9088]

R Myrick chill bro, when they grow up and go away, you will relish the time spent with them. Every moment you have with your offspring is a blessing. How bout you write down some of the things they say each day. Each one of you will love recalling the time. bless you. stay home.

[@michellerjackson5776]

@@nancysherry9088 ABSOLUTELY, I'm crying on the daily, because my only child 22yr old is NOT staying in touch. He is graduating college in May. My heart aches,not only that I don't see him ..but no communication #cantstopbawling

[@fiona9443]

You don't Have to answer this, but ---Have you and your son ever have a good relationship? When he was younger or when he was becoming a young adult? When did it begin to get bad?

[@erinhand]

MCA said yo you know this kid? i said i did but i know he did. i said get ready cuz this aint funny, my names mike d and im about to make money.

[@checkyourhead9]

THEY DONT MAKE EM LIKE THIS ANYMORE! THE BEASTIES ARE LIFE. THESE BOYS ARE SUCH MAGIC. STILL DOIN AWESOME THINGS. ADAM IS A GREAT LITTLE ACTOR IN HIS OWN RIGHT. EVERYONE SHOULD GO LISTEN TO SOMETHINGS GOTTA GIVE ON THE CHECK YOUR HEAD ALBUM RIGHT NOW!!!!!

[@bladerunner900]

O! K!

[@osvaldocavanas6089]

SON UNOS REVERENDOS HDP. CAPOOOOOOOOSSSSSS

[@ParkerCharlesGabriel]

teresa duffy 💯

[@Probablytracy]

QuestLove needs a podcast.

[@AlexCarbajal321]

Tracy Jackson He has one. It’s called QuestLove Supreme.

[@gleelee2008]

also he's dj'ing LIVE every night on instagram...awesome gift...partay

[@MichePie1]

Gineen Cooper it’s available on KZbin as well

[@aikoladesma8456]

I’m so happy they did this and respects and love to Beastie Boys ♥️✨✌🏽✊🏽

[@Bad-dl2ks]

I am speaking on behalf of the KZbin community. NOBODY. CARES. IF. YOU’RE. FIRST. Just saying.

[@milkyway5425]

👏👏👏

[@annebradley6086]

First WHAT? What's your point?

[@Bad-dl2ks]

Anne Bradley first comment

[@missmiou6273]

thank you thank you thank you

[@bladerunner900]

I care though......i think first commenters are the real overlooked heros of this time!

[@robertcringle4865]

The thing I miss about vinyl was the great packaging and liner notes. Styx did some great stuff.

[@annebradley6086]

I presume you mean the great artwork. I agree!

[@colinkerrigan]

This needs to be a podcast or something. I would have listened to those guys chop it up all day.

[@basheermuhammad7757]

"Hold it Now, Hit It", has that dope drum break.

[@mateamargo5261]

Come on Adam tell the story ! What's the point of the whole chat if You can't share a bit of your life these days

[@mkspencer88]

Just listened to music history, thank you Jimmy Fallon, more please.

[@NewMessage]

Oh.. someone's in the doghouse, methinks.

[@o.b.7217]

He can't go into the garage, because the garage is where all the toilet paper is stored.

[@mattgower8408]

Jimmy Thomas Fallon everyone. Friends session. Cool people really liked the show. Cool people.

[@Ritapita73]

The BEAST-IE BOYS! I'M FANGIRLING!

[@apsarasangreal84]

Daaam! When Ad Rock died, I couldn't stop staring at the TV

[@bandgeek1614]

@@apsarasangreal84 you mean Adam Yauch?

[@user-gw2bm3vx4p]

Apsara Sangreal Adam Yauch (MCA) passed, not Ad.

[@positivemanda]

I SINCERELY enjoy Questlove on your show. He's an extremely intelligent man and needs more of that shown 💯

[@christianburk7309]

He is intelligent and the roots were my favorite group growing up but he comes across as always letting you know how intelligent he is. It’s kinda annoying.

[@jennifercamille16]

Love Beastie Boys! Thanks Jimmy & Questlove! Quest, love your hair like this!

[@The_Green_Queen]

Toni Basil was my first record and Sugarhill Gang was my second, then everything changed

[@splendidcakes]

Stevie Wonder drowning in doughnuts 😂😂😂😂❤

[@multibeast828]

Love seeing Adrock and Tig Notaro hanging out.

[@ohreallyeliza]

Adam could still get it, whenever, wherever. I think he gets more gorgeous with age. 😩🥵🔥

[@missmiou6273]

my first record that I bought David Bowie Ziggy Stardust best thing ever

[@annebradley6086]

I had a juke box and a lot of songs were Stevie Wonder, Elton John. But there were others like Beejees, Michael Jackson,...Who's the guy who sang "Babe"... That was played a lot in my store. Kids hung out there. There was one who was molested by her father, who was my bread delivery man. I did all I could to make her feel safe and cared about. This is another reason why I think my uncle was a CIA man - Comet Pizza seemed to be a mimick of my store and I had a very clean place. Kids behaved AND I would kick out bullies. It sickened me to find out about Comet Pizza in my uncle's turf. And he pulled out all the plugs to make me lose my store - especially getting guys in town to lie about me to my father. They really got their jollies doing that!

[@auntieemem1348]

I bought Ziggy Stardust when in London, England during that time when it first came out because that was THE thing to do even though I hadn't heard it. I brought the record back to Toronto in my suitcase and then found out what it was all about.

[@willybubba]

I love the Beastie Boys so much! It's great to see them. I do gotta say tho that Adrock looks like a retired doctor or even Robert Downey Jr. playing a homeless guy. And Mike D looks like an old lesbian...lol Just a joke guys, easy now!

[@basheermuhammad7757]

The DVD version of Intergalactic, directed by Spike Jonze has some great mixes and remixes of said cut.

[@TheColonel1123]

Intergalactic was directed by Yauch.

[@sleepypanda17]

Thanks for still posting new interviews and such during this time. Currently waiting on test results for covid 19 and these videos keep me sane

[@bettysmith4641]

Prayers going out to you sleepypanda17🙏

[@RonWinter335]

Great conversation about vinyl. Jimmy has that McIntosh turntable running in the background. NICE!! A little different than my Dual 601 that I bought new in 1976. Still works though - Peace everybody!!

[@AnaIsabelGalan313]

So happy to see everyone doing well. Thanks Jimmy.

[@Char98]

Dude I love the Beastie Boys 🤘🏻

[@manguy2000]

Seems pretty obvious that Kathleen kicked Adam out of the house

[@blachubear]

During the coronavirus crisis too. Shaking my head.

[@blakeroberts7186]

🤣

[@rinazm8856]

Scamming Columbia House! That was funny. Columbia House was in my hometown.

[@hollys89]

I could listen to them this ENTIRE lockdown

[@basheermuhammad7757]

Glen E. Friedman set up a phone interview on my radio show in the '80's on KXLU with you guys, Mike.

[@thtavrgwhteguy8808]

omg you can tell Jimmy is freaking out lol "I got cooky puss! You see that?" its hilarious cause I'd do the same thing lmaoooo

[@Bobotine]

More of this! Geeking out over records etc. Questlove and Jimmy talking with other bands! Love it!

[@fromtheinvisibledeskofmiked]

Here's a little story we got tell about the beastie boys, quest loves and Jimmy fallon ya know so well. Much respect to all that's for entertaining us

[@BlakieTT]

Quest looked like old lady in thumbnail. I have bad vision.

[@whyistegan]

I remember Columbia Records Iam glad to see I wasn't the only one that didn't pay 😀 My dad got me my first L.P it was Goat Head Soup ,I believe Angie was the hit. Thanks for the trip down memory lane boys.

[@auntieescreations4309]

Beastie Boys got me through my adolescence. I still rock shell toes to this day, bc of them and Run DMC. This interview is the best thing to happen during this quarantine

[@kate1979]

Can Quest just do a side KZbin show where he's exchanging stories with other musicians? The stories and tidbits that came out of these interviews was super interesting!

[@MrBmick79]

you mean the Roots channel? Here on youtube?

[@beckstar78]

you should look up nardwuar. he does amazing interviews and has a couple with quest love.

[@emmsmem]

Bummed to hear Spike cut the ring story!

[@DjImage1]

emmasmem what is the ring story I would like to know

[@marcistratton6515]

I remember the first time my brother and I heard rappers delite

[@CRASHDDZ]

17:50 I love ya Questlove but it had not yet dropped! I remember taping it and bought Yo! On it's release day and was like Yo!!!!!! This is what they played!!! After the Grammies. And Hurricane played it. Shout out DJ Hurricane!

[@carolinejobe9346]

gawd i love what's happening in these covid days

[@tamarawells3489]

ADROCK isn’t the only one going crazy during quarantine. I love that he’s outside.

[@Switters77]

Why is Ad Rock turning into an old jewish grandpa?

[@cpcs90]

“Hold it now, hit it” is one of my favorite Beastie Boys songs, i know all the words to it (and my friends always think i’m weird that I sing along to it every time i play it haha). It’s so cool to hear these rare facts about this specific song :)

[@checkyourhead9]

Rest in sweet sleep yauch we fucking miss you man 😢😢😢😢😢😷😷🤘🏻😘

[@AM2PMReviews]

I’m getting Jeff Goldblum vibes from the beastie boys.

[@janettejones5030]

@AM2PM I'm getting Robert Downey Jr. vibes....😃

[@davecalderon6976]

no one watched but a lot of likes but that happened

[@zzzroxyzzz]

I just got a new record player the other week, been enjoying the hell out of it. listening to all my old albums from the 70s and 80s

[@charlesalufugus1815]

I was in 4th grade in 1984. Got the Bboys Licensed to Ill cassette tape & rewound it & wrote down all the lyrics so I could memorize them. Surprised that tape didn't pop!

[@jlobiafra]

Charles Alufugus you got license to ill two years before it came out???

[@AlishaB-c6e]

This was AWESOME ❤️🎼🌻✌️

[@szpressurewashing]

Can you let Adam speak and not interrupt every time?

[@leahcole49]

Question for Jimmy, how many record albums do you have? This interview with Beastie Boys and Questlove was fun and informative.

[@tylerparks9350]

I just went through and listened to the whole discography of the Beastie Boys and i realized that as a teen you do not appreciate how a group can grow in character, sound and influence. that fact that these 3 bad brothers we know so well was able to put out solid hit after hit while not sticking to one "genre" or sound and being on the same page for nearly 30 years is remarkable. I remember cranking Paul's boutique, check your head and ill communication while skating for hours back in the early 90's. Get it together with Q-Tip is one of my all time must listens. Thank you for aiding in the soundtrack to my teenage years .

[@danapamelajayiltalamantesb5683]

hi, loveyouuu jimmy fallon!🤩❤️

[@Jamaicanboi407]

Questlove don't do that bro, you have to have glasses and a fro at all times lol lol

[@Mike_LULW7]

Anyone else who can't see the recommended videos?

[@niloofarjalali8367]

I'm a life time Beastie Boys fan. I would have loved to hear more, but it seemed like Quest was not giving them a chance to talk, especially Ad Rock.🤔✌🏼

[@TheKittyGirl]

Songs In The Key of Life will ALWAYS be an event

[@bklynkat23]

He has a vinyl spot....Jimmy has so many places he can just hide out in

[@wenscael2166]

At first glance of the start of the title I was expecting someone who was a Questlove fan boy. I was slightly disappointed.

[@laurenallison9232]

B E A S T I E Waddup Mike D!

[@lin2thez341]

It's a long story.....

[@Grendizer81]

Legends!

[@JamBurglar]

About 7"s that came with the LPs. Aside from the random 7"s, they put some "Lee Majors" 7"s in with the Check Your Head box set! Also, the "B-Boys In the Cut"/"Pop Your Balloon" 7" came with the Hot Sauce Committee LP.

[@nancysherry9088]

Beastie Boys and Nirvana saved my mind from Rush and Journey. Keep on and rockin the sure shot.

[@TheSamleigh]

Brilliant btw! First few minutes - missed the intro - I’m going who are these old dudes? They couldn’t be .. nahhh.. oh shit - really, poor buggers. You & Quest on the other hand looked amazing - really young.

[@mistersimonstrange]

that McIntosh turntable tho

[@panrick]

Simone Strano right! I noticed it too.

[@mistersimonstrange]

@@panrick yeah man..crazy stuff over there :)

[@siamesegishful]

This is so F'n epic.

[@blakeroberts7186]

Just bought the Audiobook On Apple Books Finally

[@Alaiyo120]

Me: pauses this interview to listen to the acapella version of Hold It Now. Damn: that shit still slaps. Learn something new from Questlove everyday.

[@vr4ever645]

Questloves hoodie is next level

[@edgarventura3108]

Love You Jimmy ✨❤️💎

[@ashleywatson5101]

Nice Macintosh turntable 🔥

[@Goatchild90]

Armed Forces is a classic

[@KN-wl4vv]

I don't normally like to watch Fallon, but I'm taking an exception because it's the Beasties. It's added points that Jimmy and Questlove are both fans. (I'd still be watching even if Jimmy and Quest weren't fans and were both just shite at interviewing Adam and Mike - I'd love to see the resultant aftermath if M+A went into whatever spontaneous character mode together that pleased them ...)

[@jblank1862]

My first piece of music, Licenced to ill....5th grade. Saw Intergalactic Tour, San Antonio as an adult. Saw The Roots I New Orleans, they played a Primus song "My Name is Mud". I am a fan. Thanks. A lifetime of good music.

[@bogdanlutsyk9636]

5 little big 30 s

[@shezaakhter2933]

I love u jimmy

[@T_T_T22]

Lets subscribe eachother

[@JJEAM_]

Purple beanie look like robert downie jr

[@KingAssmar]

So is Beastie Boys Story out yet, or not. It's the only thing I need to watch on apple tv and don't want to waste my free trial if it ain't available yet

[@ari.3455]

Jose Perez it’s out on april 24th!

[@KingAssmar]

@@ari.3455 that's what I thought. This dude out here lying about shit talking about coming out Friday because famous people get everything before us plebs

[@ari.3455]

Jose Perez i caught that when it was airing and was super confused too lol. but yes 4/24. i already know it’s gonna be amazing! have a great day :)

[@Grandizer8989]

Is Mike D Perry Ferral’s brother?

[@ELBERGOEBBELS]

Primus is actually my fav band, but the Beasties are the band of my life. I'm 40 now, and through Anthrax's guys t-shirts I got to know the Beasties back in 1991, an 11 year old me in São Paulo, Brasil. I immediately fell in love with King-Ad-Rock voice in "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" (It used to be played in some Rock Radios in São Paulo back then), then I somehow found out who I am, I've been that funny guy (ad-Rock) my whole life, I even looked like him a bit, and through the 90's I used to ask anyone who was around me if I looked like Ad-Rock....Wow, to this day, I think that Ad-Rock on Hold it Now video is the most handsome guy ever, I wish I could have my hair like that, my skin like that, and funny thing is that up to this day, me being 40, I catch myself trying to look like Ad-Rock on Hold it Now video....hahahah I can say that my biggest dream (literally) is to someday have a 10 minutes talk to Horovitz, and ask him where he got those faces he made on videos from. And give him a hug, and tell him how he influenced me my whole life, the way I wear, the way I wear my cap leaving my bangs out the cap. I learned English by translating the Beasties lyrics, and turned out I became an English Teacher. Sometimes I dream I'm talking to Ad-Rock, and he ignores me, what would be the biggest bummer in my life if this ever happens.... Wow, I love these guys, and hope someday I can give them a hug.

[@Psyclonus7]

Damn, looks like the Tonight Show host is the only one pulling in any money

[@derekknox6820]

Pretty sure the Beasties are doing okay for themselves. Mike in particular, lives in a big beachside house in Malibu.

[@ChristopherEverett-mu1pg]

idk why but video calls are so awkward when there is more than 2 people in them

[@jn4014]

Great interview. Jimmy insta msge . Keep up the great work. I enjoy watching

[@beckstar78]

i want to see questlove singing along to some debbie gibson lol...shake your love

[@basheermuhammad7757]

Hey Mickey...

[@jillhsales4958]

My kind. Thanks for making me feel at home.

[@gilcorzo5651]

the audio book is great ....can't wait to see the movie

[@patriciatucci5413]

First x3