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Ad-Rock
Horovitz with the Beastie Boys at Brixton Academy, September 5, 2007
Background information
Birth name	Adam Keefe Horovitz
Also known as	Adrock, King Adrock
Born	October 31, 1966 (1966-10-31) (age 43)
Origin	South Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop, punk rock, rap rock
Occupations	Rapper, Musician, Songwriter, Guitarist
Instruments	Rapping, vocals, guitar, keyboards, sitar
Years active	1983–Present
Labels	Def Jam Records Grand Royal Records Capitol Records
Associated acts	Beastie Boys BS 2000
Website	www.beastieboys.com

Adam Keefe Horovitz (born October 31, 1966)^[1], better known as Ad-Rock or King Ad-Rock, is an American musician, guitarist, rapper, producer, and actor. He is best known as a member of the pioneering hip hop group, Beastie Boys.

Contents 1 Life and career 2 Family 3 References 4 External links

[edit] Life and career

Horovitz was born in South Orange, New Jersey, the son of Doris Keefe and playwright Israel Horovitz.^[2] He began his music career with a stint in the punk rock band, The Young and the Useless, who would often perform with Beastie Boys. When Beastie Boys guitarist John Berry quit, Horovitz was an obvious choice to replace him.^[3]

[edit] Family

Adam is married to Kathleen Hanna of riot grrrl punk band Bikini Kill. The two have been together since 1997, marrying in 2006.

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Ad-Rock at the Internet Movie Database

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