Beastie Boys’ Mike D Once Met Bob Dylan at Dolly Parton’s Birthday Party
The New York native stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for a chat about how his debut Mike D 5D album came to light.
Beastie Boys co-founder Mike D, real name Michael Diamond, released his solo debut album, Mike D 5D, last month after a 40-year hiatus from making music. During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Diamond discussed the inspiration behind his new project and shared memories of his early days with the Beastie Boys.
Diamond recalled watching his sons in the studio, Skyler and Davis, which reignited his passion for making music. He and his bandmates, Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz and Adam “MCA” Yauch, would often experiment with vintage synthesizers and equipment they didn't know how to use. Diamond's love for music eventually led to the creation of Mike D 5D.
During the interview, Diamond also recalled a memorable encounter he had with legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan at a birthday party for Dolly Parton in Los Angeles. Dylan was reportedly present and happy to engage in conversation with the rapper, despite Diamond's choice of a garish green outfit. As guests departed, Parton remained cordial and professional, bidding farewell to each guest with warmth and respect.
Diamond praised Parton, who passed away on August 25 at the age of 80, as one of the greatest songwriters of all time and a beautiful humanitarian. The new 13-track album, Mike D 5D, features hit singles "Make It Stop," "Switch Up," "What We Got," "True Colors," and "Crypto." The album is Diamond's first major release since the Beasties' final group album, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, in 2011.
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