Conan O’Brien recently had a conversation with Mike D, one of the members of the iconic hip-hop group Beastie Boys, on his talk show. The discussion revolved around the late Adam Yauch, also known as MCA, who was a founding member of the band. Mike D described Adam as the one who initiated the band and had a strong determination to succeed.
During the interview, Conan asked Mike D about his own involvement with Beastie Boys. It turns out that Mike D was briefly a member of the band from 1988 to 1989. He admitted that Adam Yauch was the visionary of the group, always coming up with crazy ideas and actually making them happen. Mike D highlighted that Adam Yauch was a master manifestor, someone who was completely determined to achieve his goals.
Mike D reminisced about their early days as musicians and the various bands they were a part of before Beastie Boys. He mentioned that before Beastie Boys, Adam was in a band called The Young and the Useless, and he was in a band called The Young Aborigines. Adam’s determination and ambition led them to form Beastie Boys.
The conversation took an amusing turn when Conan and Mike D discussed cultural appropriation and the appropriateness of band names. They jokingly admitted that some of their band names, including The Young Aborigines, could be considered controversial and potentially offensive in today’s context.
Mike D acknowledged that Adam Yauch‘s ability to manifest ideas was remarkable, even at a young age. He recounted instances when Adam would propose an idea, and the next day, he would show up with the necessary equipment to bring the idea to life. Mike D and Adam would often go back and forth with their creative ideas, but it was Adam who had the drive and determination to turn those ideas into reality.
Conan and Mike D also touched on some of Adam Yauch‘s wild ideas, such as a proposed underwater tour. Apparently, Adam wanted to take the band on tour underwater, but fortunately, that idea never came to fruition. Mike D humorously mentioned the logistical challenges of an underwater tour, including the lack of oxygen and the difficulties of performing while submerged. He concluded that while Adam had many outlandish ideas, not all of them were practical.
The conversation between Conan O’Brien and Mike D showcased the unique dynamic between the members of Beastie Boys and highlighted Adam Yauch‘s role as the group’s visionary. It was evident that Adam’s determination and ability to manifest ideas played a significant role in the success of the band. Despite some of the wild ideas they entertained, Beastie Boys ultimately left an indelible mark on the music industry.
