Peter has appeared often on television in Germany as a witness to the immediate post-war years in Berlin when he was head of the CIA in Berlin, and wrote several books on German wine and a guide to wine. He became chairman of the German parent company in 1984.
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Axis of Evil is a phrase coined by the former POTUS George W. Bush in his 1/29/02 State of the Union Address to describe the leaderships of Iran, Iraq, and North Korea. Bush would recall this label throughout his presidency, to denigrate governments he claimed were aiding terrorism and/or pursuing weapons of mass destruction. MCA’s not buying it. “Bush is terrifying. He’s a lunatic,” Yauch told Spin in July, 2004.
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#Beastie Boys are BIG in Japan…
source: upnorthtrips
On 11.5.2011, Beastie Boys teamed up with A Bathing Ape to show their love for the Japanese earthquake victims.
The Beastie/Bape collab produced this mint t-shirt—designed by Mike Mills—and kicking off BAPE’s Rescue And Rebuild project.
#Laggin’…
Mike is referring to the 13 hour time differential b/w Tokyo and NY, which causes travelers jetlag.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5Pw3OzDkVw
Below, “Fly To Tokyo” by Eric Tan
Screen print on archival paper
Limited edition of 123
Unframed- $100.00/each
source: tricorder
Like Frankenstein or Count Dracula
I grab the mic and then I fuck it up Beastie Boys – Dope Little Song
I grab the mic and then I fuck it up Beastie Boys – Dope Little Song
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When you pass Adam Horovitz the mic, he’s going to fuck it up much the same way these two monsters, Count Dracula, above and Frankenstein, below wreak havoc.
"That's insane, you're stupid"
(Huh?)
"You should sleep late man;
It's just much easier on your constitution" Beastie Boys (Ft. Mark Nishita) – Mark on the Bus
(Huh?)
"You should sleep late man;
It's just much easier on your constitution" Beastie Boys (Ft. Mark Nishita) – Mark on the Bus
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From “Mr. Roberts #1” in National Lampoon’s (1977) That’s Not Funny, That’s Sick!. Christopher Guest plays character of Mr. Roberts and Bill Murray plays the bass player.
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Sample is from vocalist Cronos’s between-song banter during a live Venom performance at City Gardens in Trenton, NJ, in 1986.
Beasties are Venom fans–5 years later, they plug the band on “Dedication"…
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The song is named, “The Blue Nun,” after Peter Sichel’s (born 1922) family business.
At one point, Blue Nun was the largest international wine brand in the world.
Now I'd rather jump than pay
Beastie Boys (Ft. Dave Parsons, John Berry (Rap) & Kate Schellenbach) – Transit Cop
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As in, “jump the turnstiles”
Our evening began
In Peter Sichel's comfortable study
In his New York townhouse Beastie Boys – The Blue Nun
In Peter Sichel's comfortable study
In his New York townhouse Beastie Boys – The Blue Nun
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The song contains a sample from the album, On Wine: How to Select & Serve, which the Beasties heard at the apartment of MCA’s friend, Sylvia Sichel. Her father was Peter Sichel.
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Step into the function cause I'm representing
Lyrics on the brain and they sit fermenting Beastie Boys – Dope Little Song
Lyrics on the brain and they sit fermenting Beastie Boys – Dope Little Song
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source: BeastieBoysGallery.Com
Mike’s brain is always creating new lyrics, even when he’s at parties. Sometimes his fresh ideas need to be developed, like the flavor of a fine wine that comes out best with proper fermentation…
Mike digs his vino, and can include “professional wine critic” on his ever-expanding résumé.
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