Mike D (Michael Louis Diamond) Quotes

The bottom line with a lot of bands that funk is being applied to is that they don't really listen to funk and aren't versed in funk. Like, you know, Gordon Lightfoot.

Mike D The Beastie Boys

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  Mike D The Beastie Boys
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  • Funk