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The Resume

    (1979- )
    Formed in New York
    Michael Diamond aka 'Mike D' (Vocalist/Rhymes), co-founder of clothing line 'X-Large.'
    Adam Horovitz aka 'Ad-Rock' (Bassist/Rhymes), acted in 'A Kiss Before Dying' and 'Roadside Prophets'
    MCA Adam Yauch aka 'Nathanial Hornblower' (Bassist)
    John Berry (Former Guitar/Rhymes)
    Kate Schellenbach (Former Drums)
    Albums include 'Hello Nasty,' 'Ill Communication,' 'Check Your Head,' 'Paul's Boutique' and 'Licensed To Ill'
    Recorded 'Intergalactic,' 'Sabotage,' 'So What'cha Want,' 'Shake Your Rump,' 'Brass Monkey,' 'Girls,' 'She's Crafty,' 'No Sleep Till Brooklyn,' 'Paul Revere,' 'Hold It Now, Hit It,' 'Slow And Low' and 'Fight For Your Right'

Why they might be annoying:

    Some of their lyrics contain profanity.
    They used to be a frat boy group.
    They were wealthy teens from Manhattan when they met at a club and started out as a joke recording called 'Cookie Puss,' about a prank call to 'Carvel Ice Cream.'
    John Berry and Kate Schellenbach quit which somewhat set the others back.
    Some fans were offended by their immaturity, although their antics greatly upped their profile.
    Feminists groups protested their song 'Girls' even though the lyrics are intended as humorous satire.
    They moved to Los Angeles to improve their sound.
    Jazz musician and composer, James Newton, had a lawsuit against them for copyright infringement.
    They are vegetarians.

Why they might not be annoying:

    They surprised themselves and others by making it big.
    Their joke song 'Cookie Puss' became a huge hit in New York's underground club scene.
    They are considered the most respected white hip-hop band (1990's).
    Adam Horovitz is married to actress Ione Skye.
    Mike Diamond is married to director Tamra Davis.
    Adam Yauch is married to Tibetan Dechen Wangdu.
    They played at 'New Yorkers Against Violence' benefit concerts.
    They opened for one of Madonna's tours and toured with RUN DMC.
    They dropped their heavy metal sound, added more old school hip hop/funk and updated the humor in their lyrics.

Credit: Jar Jar Binx


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 11 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 57 Votes: 22.81% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 61 Votes: 44.26% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 99 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 83 Votes: 42.17% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 88 Votes: 46.59% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 51 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 105 Votes: 67.62% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 105 Votes: 59.05% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 21 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 71 Votes: 46.48% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 55 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 595 Votes: 71.93% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 123 Votes: 46.34% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 85 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 118 Votes: 38.14% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 123 Votes: 39.02% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 211 Votes: 44.08% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 247 Votes: 42.11% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 605 Votes: 58.18% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 560 Votes: 43.57% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 796 Votes: 50.13% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 4248 Votes: 74.72% Annoying