John Berry (Beastie Boys)

John Berry
Born(1963-05-31)May 31, 1963
New York City, U.S.
DiedMay 19, 2016(2016-05-19) (aged 52)
Danvers, Massachusetts, U.S.
GenresHardcore punk
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsGuitar
Formerly ofBeastie Boys
Websitebeastieboys.com

John Berry (May 31, 1963 – May 19, 2016) was an American hardcore punk musician. He was a founding member of the Beastie Boys, although he left the band in 1982 before they secured any commercial success.

Berry is credited with conceiving of the band's name, Beastie Boys, when the members were teenagers.