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05-18-2004, 08:33 AM
MUSIC CHOICE Presents BEASTIE BOYS
The Special MUSIC CHOICE Concert Event Featuring BEASTIE BOYS to Debut in Over 30 Million Cable Households
NEW YORK, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/17/2004 -- MUSIC CHOICE, the premier music television network, announced today the airing of an exclusive MUSIC CHOICE® concert featuring today's most influential multi-genre artists, BEASTIE BOYS. Mike D, MCA, and Ad Rock, known as BEASTIE BOYS, recorded the first rap album to hit #1 on the Billboard charts. Since then, the band has sold tens of millions of albums, and has been credited as one of the influential artists of all time. BEASTIE BOYS' new album, "To the 5 Boroughs," drops June 15th on Capitol, following up on 1998's quadruple-platinum, multiple-Grammy-winning "Hello Nasty." MUSIC CHOICE Presents BEASTIE BOYS will air in over 30 million cable homes through May 30th.
BEASTIE BOYS' concert, filmed at England's Glastonbury Festival during the Hello Nasty Tour, features never-before-seen footage of the 'Boys' performing many of the hits from their extensive discography. Concert viewers will hear "Sabotage," "Intergalactic," "Body Movin'," and over a dozen more fan favorites, including "Flute Loop" and "Shake Your Rump." The concert showcases the ability of BEASTIE BOYS to blend rock, rap and hip hop music into their very own signature music mix that draws generations of fans of all ages and backgrounds.
MUSIC CHOICE® Presents BEASTIE BOYS features a 60-minute concert that will be available in over 30 million cable households through May 30th. For show times in your area, visit http://www.musicchoice.com or contact your local cable provider.
About MUSIC CHOICE
Music Choice is the premier music television network; reaching U.S. households through digital cable, satellite TV and Broadband. Music Choice programs interruption-free music for homes and businesses and distributes televised concerts and music shows. The MUSIC CHOICE® music channels reach 34 million households and the Music Choice concert series air in 44 million homes nationally. Headquartered in Horsham, PA, Music Choice is a partnership among subsidiaries of Microsoft Corporation, Motorola, Inc., Sony Corporation of America, Warner Music Group, Inc., EMI Music and several leading U.S. cable providers: Adelphia Cable Communications, Comcast Cable Communications, Cox Communications and Time Warner Cable. MUSIC CHOICE® is a registered trademark of Music Choice. Visit the Music Choice website at http://www.musicchoice.com.
Karen Doler
MUSIC CHOICE
215-784-5842
kdoler@musicchoice.com
The Special MUSIC CHOICE Concert Event Featuring BEASTIE BOYS to Debut in Over 30 Million Cable Households
NEW YORK, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/17/2004 -- MUSIC CHOICE, the premier music television network, announced today the airing of an exclusive MUSIC CHOICE® concert featuring today's most influential multi-genre artists, BEASTIE BOYS. Mike D, MCA, and Ad Rock, known as BEASTIE BOYS, recorded the first rap album to hit #1 on the Billboard charts. Since then, the band has sold tens of millions of albums, and has been credited as one of the influential artists of all time. BEASTIE BOYS' new album, "To the 5 Boroughs," drops June 15th on Capitol, following up on 1998's quadruple-platinum, multiple-Grammy-winning "Hello Nasty." MUSIC CHOICE Presents BEASTIE BOYS will air in over 30 million cable homes through May 30th.
BEASTIE BOYS' concert, filmed at England's Glastonbury Festival during the Hello Nasty Tour, features never-before-seen footage of the 'Boys' performing many of the hits from their extensive discography. Concert viewers will hear "Sabotage," "Intergalactic," "Body Movin'," and over a dozen more fan favorites, including "Flute Loop" and "Shake Your Rump." The concert showcases the ability of BEASTIE BOYS to blend rock, rap and hip hop music into their very own signature music mix that draws generations of fans of all ages and backgrounds.
MUSIC CHOICE® Presents BEASTIE BOYS features a 60-minute concert that will be available in over 30 million cable households through May 30th. For show times in your area, visit http://www.musicchoice.com or contact your local cable provider.
About MUSIC CHOICE
Music Choice is the premier music television network; reaching U.S. households through digital cable, satellite TV and Broadband. Music Choice programs interruption-free music for homes and businesses and distributes televised concerts and music shows. The MUSIC CHOICE® music channels reach 34 million households and the Music Choice concert series air in 44 million homes nationally. Headquartered in Horsham, PA, Music Choice is a partnership among subsidiaries of Microsoft Corporation, Motorola, Inc., Sony Corporation of America, Warner Music Group, Inc., EMI Music and several leading U.S. cable providers: Adelphia Cable Communications, Comcast Cable Communications, Cox Communications and Time Warner Cable. MUSIC CHOICE® is a registered trademark of Music Choice. Visit the Music Choice website at http://www.musicchoice.com.
Karen Doler
MUSIC CHOICE
215-784-5842
kdoler@musicchoice.com