The iconic photo by Ari Marcooplous really came to identify Beastie Boys and the Atwater Village area. Located nearby was G-Son studios, their home studio for most of the 1990’s.

Taken on February 6th, 1987, the night before the bands first headlining show in Hollywood. Driving by the world famous Palladium the night before the show, MCA excitedly jumped out of the car and climbed the marquee where Sunny Bak captured this timeless moment.

The video, directed by Spike Jonze,  was filmed at many locations from Los Feliz, Echo Park, Silverlake, Hollywood, and Downtown Los Angeles. This Winchels location is where the infamous donut break scene was filmed.

This tag was done July 29th, 1989 at the Paul’s Boutique release party. Hidden away for years inside a power box on the rooftop, the tag by MCA was an urban legend for decades. The band remains a major part of the storied history of this landmark.
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Glen E. Friedman and the band met up at Capitol Records on Vine St and took a series of photos in the general area where Vine St, Franklin Ave, and the 101 FWY all meet up. Under the Franklin overpass the cover photo was taken along the sidewalk curb.
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A photo series by Spike Jonze of the band at the iconic Hamburger Hamlet, West Hollywood.