Ad-Rock

Ad-Rock
Ad-Rock
	Ad-Rock in 2015
Background information
Birth name	Adam Keefe Horovitz
Also known as	King Ad-Rock; Shadrach;
Born	October 31, 1966; New York City, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop; rap rock; hardcore punk; alternative hip hop;
Occupations	Rapper; musician; songwriter; actor;
Instruments	Vocals; guitar; keyboards; bass; drums; E-mu SP-1200; turntables;
Years active	1982–present
Formerly of	Beastie Boys; BS 2000; Dead Fucking Last; The Young and the Useless;
Spouses	Ione Skye (m. 1992; div. 1999); Kathleen Hanna; (m. 2006);
Website	beastieboys.com

Adam Keefe Horovitz (born October 31, 1966), popularly known as Ad-Rock, is an American rapper, guitarist, and actor. He was a member of the hip-hop group Beastie Boys. While Beastie Boys were active, Horovitz performed with a side project, BS 2000. Since the group disbanded in 2012 following the death of Adam Yauch, Horovitz has participated in several Beastie Boys-related projects, worked as a remixer, producer, and guest musician for other artists, and acted in a number of films.