New Adrock Interview in RS

[Late-Night Lion]

Here is a link to a new interview with Adrock in Rolling Stone:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/life-after-beastie-boys-ad-rock-looks-forward-and-back-20150311

Pretty much confirms that the memoir won't be out for at least a few more years.

[Michelle*s_Farm]

Here is a link to a new interview with Adrock in Rolling Stone:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/life-after-beastie-boys-ad-rock-looks-forward-and-back-20150311

Pretty much confirms that the memoir won't be out for at least a few more years.

Interesting read, thanks. I wonder if he will start making his own plans? It must be hard to say the least. He has lots of friends and helping them must be fun, but eventually he will need to think about doing his own thing I think (it is good to have your own thing, or at least it is for me).

[3stooges]

It's got to be tough for him. Because with Beastie Boys, every release was a big event, followed by a big tour, with sold-out shows. They always made a huge splash. If he does something on his own, not saying it wouldn't be cool, but it would just be so much smaller and less impactful. It's not surprising that a person would be apprehensive about trying to go out and do something new, when your prospects are so much smaller than what you are accustomed to.

[JoLovesMCA]

The movie stuff may be a bit easier for him. He has so many connections with that industry as he does with music. Just signing on for bit parts here and there and have fun with it.

Like with any Beastie Boys album taking a long time to come out, I am sure the book will be no exception!

I can just see Mike and Adam arguing back and forth about the book notes they are exchanging lol.

Well whatever they plan I just I hope to see both of them more.

[KENNY GUIDO]

the beastie boys are......"no more."

[Brass Monk]

"Impish"? That doesn't seen like a flattering adjective to describe somebody

[dave790]

Great to hear from the King (y)

[dave790]

"Impish"? That doesn't seen like a flattering adjective to describe somebody

Mischievous - pretty apt!

[pshabi]

the beastie boys are......"no more."

Most of us have been resigned to that fact for quite some time now. It is what it is.

Adam is so legendary though. Truly a "King."

[MCScoobyT]

"I'm used to having other people [plan stuff] for me. I don't plan anything, so at some point, maybe I have to start doing that."

Writer makes The King sound like he never grew up... I never though of him in that light before.
If you need some plans/cash hit the remix scene and then start producing ------> bands would be lining up to make an Ad-Rock produced LP

[TimDoolan]

We love ya Adam come back and make a hit record!

[WesleyOHSnaps!]

"I'm used to having other people [plan stuff] for me. I don't plan anything, so at some point, maybe I have to start doing that."

Writer makes The King sound like he never grew up... I never though of him in that light before.
If you need some plans/cash hit the remix scene and then start producing ------> bands would be lining up to make an Ad-Rock produced LP


I took that as him just goofing around.

[Michelle*s_Farm]

I took that as him just goofing around.

I am sure he is goofing around to a degree. You do not get where he got in life without hard work, independent thoughts, motivation and drive.

[Brother McDuff]

that interview had a very melancholic feel, not what i was expecting at all. it was like, a real interview. perhaps the mischevious, sarcasm-laden beastie interviews of yore are 'no more' as well.

never heard that ratking remix before; may be his best remix work yet imo.

[Late-Night Lion]

that interview had a very melancholic feel, not what i was expecting at all. it was like, a real interview. perhaps the mischevious, sarcasm-laden beastie interviews of yore are 'no more' as well.

never heard that ratking remix before; may be his best remix work yet imo.

Yeah, it kinda made me sad.

[cj hood]

Adrock could sell out Terminal 5 tonight! He needs to call on some of his old school hiphop connex and hit the studio. And not Mike D or Champagne Jerry either...

[Sir SkratchaLot]

Stark contrast between that interview and the Howard Stern interview :D

[WesleyOHSnaps!]

Why not Mike D?

[ClarenceAlabama]

Adrock could sell out Terminal 5 tonight! He needs to call on some of his old school hiphop connex and hit the studio. And not Mike D or Champagne Jerry either...

Q-Tip said his new upcoming album THE LAST ZULU is influenced by the Beastie Boys. Hopefully he gives Adrock a call to do a guest appearance on a track. That would be :D

[Rodie]

Sucks that there is nothing planned for LTI's 30th, but not surprising. Hopefully somebody starts planning it for him.

[Michelle*s_Farm]

Adrock could sell out Terminal 5 tonight! He needs to call on some of his old school hiphop connex and hit the studio. And not Mike D or Champagne Jerry either...

Interesting idea for him to develop a completely new line of music making (i.e., without Mike D or people from his past). That way he may not be reminded about the past, as much. I think serious hip hop work from him would get many people excited and sell out venues easily.

[Bernard Goetz]

It makes sense when he says he can't imagine the memoir coming out before 2017 because I can't help but think of him in the Paul's Boutique commentary saying time and again "I do not remember recording this at all" :D

[Kid Presentable]

I legitimately hope he is looking after his mental health.

He needs to make more music, and if it's morose and hellish, then so be it. He and Mike and co are all floundering individually without Yauch, and I finally believe that it would be best for them all to try and address that head on.

They can say the band is done without the dynamic of the trio, and I respect that, but this situation is just messed up. Heavy to see such talent wasted on just being sad rather than channeling it.

[Lex Diamonds]

I legitimately hope he is looking after his mental health.

He needs to make more music, and if it's morose and hellish, then so be it. He and Mike and co are all floundering individually without Yauch, and I finally believe that it would be best for them all to try and address that head on.

They can say the band is done without the dynamic of the trio, and I respect that, but this situation is just messed up. Heavy to see such talent wasted on just being sad rather than channeling it.
I share these concerns. He doesn't seem at peace with the loss and after 3 years that can be really unhealthy. I know he is surrounded by great human beings with all the sensitivity and support he could possibly need but I can't help but be a little worried. He seems to be dealing with it a lot less readily than Mike has. I would love to see him pouring his feelings into music but to be honest his art has always been a counterpoint to sombreness; cathartic in a totally different way. Either way it would be good to see him having some fun with old friends like Q-Tip in front of the thousands (millions) that love & respect him. [/stan]

[Micodin]

Or it could a uncomfortable topic to talk about to reporters. I've seen Adrock and D in interviews talking about hip-hop and whatnot and they were in good moods and acting goofy. The Steve Buscemi one comes to mind.

[Michelle*s_Farm]

Or it could a uncomfortable topic to talk about to reporters. I've seen Adrock and D in interviews talking about hip-hop and whatnot and they were in good moods and acting goofy. The Steve Buscemi one comes to mind.

That makes sense. I think it is understandably tough for Ad-Rock to discuss. I also think it may take many years for them to move beyond their loss (presuming that is even possible). I am sure it was tough for Joy Division, but they did not have a shared career with Ian Curtis for very long (also they were young and thirsty for success). Not to downplay the loss for the remaining members of Joy Division, but losing someone who your working and personal life so depended on for so long must be devastating to both aspects of one's life. Joy Division did remarkably well moving on creatively, but their situation must have been very different at the time (almost like two radically different varieties of Apples).

[Bernard Goetz]

I can see all what you guys are reading into Adam's words. But I take away a lot of honesty and self-reflection from what he's saying, particularly the last paragraph. He's searching, and admitting he needs to be doing that, which is healthy as fuck. I'd be more concerned to hear him taking on a more plastic tone in interviews.
Being where he is three years after losing a decades-long close friend, collaborator, and mentor (no doubt Yauch was a mentor to him) is OK.

[KENNY GUIDO]

Fuck u cancer!!!

[Michelle*s_Farm]

I can see all what you guys are reading into Adam's words. But I take away a lot of honesty and self-reflection from what he's saying, particularly the last paragraph. He's searching, and admitting he needs to be doing that, which is healthy as fuck. I'd be more concerned to hear him taking on a more plastic tone in interviews.
Being where he is three years after losing a decades-long close friend, collaborator, and mentor (no doubt Yauch was a mentor to him) is OK.

I like the idea of his self-reflective search for self and place in the world after loss.
Yauch would be proud of him for sure.

[DJ Pioneer]

I legitimately hope he is looking after his mental health.

He needs to make more music, and if it's morose and hellish, then so be it. He and Mike and co are all floundering individually without Yauch, and I finally believe that it would be best for them all to try and address that head on.

They can say the band is done without the dynamic of the trio, and I respect that, but this situation is just messed up. Heavy to see such talent wasted on just being sad rather than channeling it.

With Dave Scilken's death, he seemed to channel his feelings into music (Live Wire and Instant Death about a decade later).

[dave790]

I don't think it's any of our business (speculating on his mental health). Also to deduce that from the last couple of interviews is a little wayward. I quite admire his honesty - losing someone that close is terrible and it never really gets better. You just learn to live with it. I think Adrock is absolutely fine in a general sense, what else is he meant to say? I don't think there was anything in his words that said 'I'm completely lost and I'm struggling,' nor would I ever expect there to be anything like that from him in a media interview.

[Kid Presentable]

It's close to stigmatisation to assume I mean that he's crazy. Mental health is general well-being, and in his circumstances, with these comments, it's a legitimate concern coming from a place of well-wishing. I hope he's talking to someone, exercising, whatever.

What's clear is that he needs an outlet. Interviews about sandwiches and postponed memoirs, to me, point to that. Which I'm sure he accepts.

The candour is positive, I know. It might be heavy to talk about. And so it follows that he find a way to express it.

If he's happy, all good.

Only hoping for the best. (y)

[dave790]

Fair comment (and concern). (y)

[Michelle*s_Farm]

I think it is sweet that folks here show him concern and respect with how he is dealing with life, loss and work. I admire him so much as an artist and his good-hearted personality seems ever present in his creative work, interviews, commentaries and documentaries (e.g., The Punk Singer). It is difficult to speculate about someone and their inner feelings, especially one you do not know personally.

[Micodin]

I don't think it's any of our business (speculating on his mental health).

THIS!

To be fair the guy has been busy. He's been doing more in his life than just "interviews about sandwiches and postponed memoirs".

He's worked on music projects (whether you like them or not, it's not fucking relevant) with Champagne Jerry and Bridget Everett. Also, playing live on stage with these acts.

DJ gigs.

Remixes.

Working on the book with D.

Interviews. Video, internet and magazines.

Scored a off-Broadway play written by his father.

Playing on his Softball League's team.

He worked on and shot scenes for Kathleen's "The Punk Singer"

And he just co-starred in a movie "While We’re Young"

That's just shit I'm spitballing from memory... It's not like the guy is in a dark room with the shades drawn listening to Joy Division and writing dark poetry. Let the guy live and do whatever the fuck he wants. He deserves it.

Just my opinion, but I really don't want to see him on stage at Terminal 5 with Q-Tip and Biz pouring cans of Budweiser over his head to Posse in Effect. Shits not going to happen. Speculating on his mental health is just poor form. He has a close knit fam that's watching out for him. Mind your business.

[dave790]

Correct ^^^

I feel like those kind of things involving entertainment or (to an extent) in the public eye sure, fans can discuss and comment on. Anything beyond that is speculative, uncomfortable and has a tendency to spiral out of control. The death of Yauch humanizes the band on a heavy level, definitely, but that slightly-ajar avenue into people like Adrock's emotions, mindset etc is not something for fans to wander down, in my opinion.

[Kid Presentable]

A negative connotation associated with the term 'mental health'. Huh.

There's no speculation. He's talking about it. Hoping he's taking care of himself is ok.

[Michelle*s_Farm]

Just my opinion, but I really don't want to see him on stage at Terminal 5 with Q-Tip and Biz pouring cans of Budweiser over his head to Posse in Effect. Shits not going to happen.

That does sound like a terrible gig or a beginning of nasty nightmare. At least we do not have to worry about that happening (the gig that is, the nightmare could well happen now that it is planted into our minds).

[Bernard Goetz]

My cousin just sent me pics of him housing an Ad-Rock sandwich at Num Pang. Says it was "3 stars real good."

[KENNY GUIDO]

I hope I'm not trying to be ''twisted" but I hope we get to hear some good stories they had before Adam passed away as well as some other deeper issues. I know it may seem wrong but I'm trying to inquire in a respectful way

[Michelle*s_Farm]

My cousin just sent me pics of him housing an Ad-Rock sandwich at Num Pang. Says it was "3 stars real good."

Can't wait to try that someday.

[Bernard Goetz]

It's a limited time offer! Ends April 15th.
http://numpangnyc.com/images/uploads/Guest_Chef_2015_flyer_revised.pdf

[Micodin]

It's a limited time offer! Ends April 15th.
http://numpangnyc.com/images/uploads/Guest_Chef_2015_flyer_revised.pdf

Nice! I'll be in NYC March 24th for the Action Bronson show!

[Michelle*s_Farm]

It's a limited time offer! Ends April 15th.
http://numpangnyc.com/images/uploads/Guest_Chef_2015_flyer_revised.pdf

Darn it. Thanks for letting me know. I guess I will have to make it myself once I find the recipe / ingredients.