James Moyer Franks was the lead singer, rhythm guitarist, primary songwriter of what band influenced by The Beastie Boys?
Bloodhound Gang The Bloodhound Gang was an American rock band which began as a hip hop group but branched out into other genres, including punk rock, alternative hip hop, rapcore, funk metal and electronic rock, as their career progressed. Their songs usually had humorous and off-beat, satirical lyrics that often dealt with sexual subjects and contained many puns and innuendos. They were influenced by The Beastie Boys.
Cooky Puss "Cooky Puss" is the debut single by the Beastie Boys. The song is their first hip hop recording, their first release featuring band member Adam Horovitz and their final release to feature drummer Kate Schellenbach. It was released in 1983 as a 12-inch single on Rat Cage Records. The title, title track, and lyrics are satirical references to the Cookie Puss ice cream treat.