The Beastie Boys: Why They Still Matter

The Beastie Boys Live On in 2026

Decades after their debut, the Beastie Boys' influence is unmistakably alive. In September 2026, surviving member Mike D reunited with longtime collaborators Money Mark and Mix Master Mike at The Belasco in Los Angeles, performing together and keeping the spirit of the group alive, as covered by both [NME](https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-mike-d-reunite-with-beastie-boys-collaborators-money-mark-and-mix-master-mike-at-la-gig-3970190) and [Dave and Chuck the Freak](https://daveandchuckthefreak.com/2026/09/24/mike-d-reunites-with-beastie-boys-collaborators-at-los-angeles-show-continues-solo-tour/). Meanwhile, rock bands like Korn are still covering Beastie Boys songs on stage: members Fieldy and Head performed a cover of 'Sabotage' with P.O.D. and Lacey Sturm in September 2026, according to [The PRP](https://theprp.com/2026/09/27/news/korns-fieldy-head-reunited-onstage-last-night-performing-with-p-o-d-lacey-sturm-on-a-beastie-boys-cover-more/).

• Mike D performed alongside Money Mark and Mix Master Mike in LA, September 2026

• Korn's Fieldy and Head covered 'Sabotage' with P.O.D. and Lacey Sturm in September 2026

• Their songs are still sampled, covered, and referenced across rock, hip-hop, and pop

• Mike D is actively touring as a solo artist, carrying the Beastie Boys sound forward