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Molti artisti hanno prontamente reso omaggio ad Adam "MCA" Yauch , fondatore, bassista e cantante dei Beastie Boys scomparso nelle scorse ore all'età di 47 anni. Riportiamo qui di seguito qualche tweet. Bille Joe Armstrong (Green Day): Al Lollapalooza 1994 ho parlato con Yauch quasi tutti i giorni. Era pieno di saggezza e parole d'incoraggiamento per un ragazzino spaventato come ero io. Grazie MCA. Love, BJ Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine): Riposa in pace caro Adam [...]

I knew this day was coming. When the Beastie Boys announced that Adam Yauch would be to unable attend the group's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame my first thought was, Oh shit . Three weeks later, my fears proved correct. I loved the Beastie Boys the first time I heard them. A girl I knew told me there was a new song that I had to hear, that she knew I would love it. She was right, of course. What snotty 15 year old boy [...]

Filed under: News , R.I.P. Evan Agostini, AP With today's tragic passing of the Beastie Boys ' Adam Yauch (aka MCA ), tributes to the late rapper have been popping up all over the web. Here are our favorites, in no particular order. The Beastie Boys' official statement. [ BeastieBoys.com ] Yauch, at the 1998 VMAs, preaches non-violence and racism towards Muslims and [...]

We're still reeling from the horrible news that "MCA" Adam Yauch of Beastie Boys is gone, especially after it seemed he'd turned a corner in his cancer treatment last year, around the release of the excellent Hot Sauce Committee Part Two . Back when Beastie Boys first emerged, Ad-Rock was the bratty star of the group and Mike D was the class clown. But MCA was the bad boy who always seemed a little more complex. Yauch added some endearing grit to their dynamic, he balanced out [...]

Adam 'MCA' Yauch pictured right It is a sad day for music, as Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch, more commonly known as MCA, passed at just 47 years old today. A legend has been lost, and artists of all types have publicly stated their dismay and payed tribute in losing such a pioneer. Beastie Boys were the soundtrack to many growing up, and have paved the way for Snoop Dogg:  "RIP MCA U are a Legend and a pioneer. #BeastieBoys4life" Travis Barker:  "Rest In Peace Adam Yauch /MCA. 4ever [...]

Since this news of Adam Yauch's passing early today, Beastie Boys fans and peers have been sharing condolences, memories, videos, and tributes via Twitter. We've collected some of these Tweets from the artists we follow below. From Grizzly Bear to Big Boi to Weezer, it's a sampling of the far-reaching impact the man had on some of our, and likely your, favorite bands. #RIPMCA Read More...

Beastie Boys-Gründungsmitglied Adam Yauch ist im Alter von 47 Jahren gestorben. Adam Yauch aus Brooklyn alias MCA gründete 1979 die Beastie Boys. Ihren ersten Gig spielten sie an seinem 17. Geburtstag. Er war verantwortlich für viele der zu einem Markenzeichen der Band gewordenen Videoclips und er hatte die rauhste Stimme der Dreien. Adam Yauch engagierte sich seit Jahren für die Rechte der Frauen und für die Befreiung Tibets (Milarepa Fund). Ausserdem war er seit 1981 praktizierender Buddhist. An der Zeremonie zur Aufnahme der Band [...]

Hours after the death of Beastie Boys' MCA (aka Adam Yauch), the band released a statement confirming his passing and recapping his contributions to music, fil, the cause of Tibetan freedom and the post-9/11 recovery. The official word comes after a massive outpouring of grief from across the cultural spectrum, including reactions from Snoop Dogg, Justin Timberlake and other artists who worked with, owed a debt to, or simply enjoyed Yauch's music. Full statement below.  It is with great sadness that we confirm that musician, rapper, activist and [...]

It's been nearly three years since founding Beastie Boys member Adam Yauch was originally diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in 2009. Unfortunately for me, aside from being a fan for a long portion of my life, listening to my brother's cassette copy of Hello Nasty in the late 90s, my first personal interaction with them was when they cancelled their headlining show for that year's Lollapalooza . That being said, I never had my chance to see the group since then, and now never will. Yauch, better known as MCA, died earlier today [...]

It is with great sadness that we confirm that musician, rapper, activist and director Adam "MCA" Yauch , founding member of Beastie Boys and also of the Milarepa Foundation that produced the Tibetan Freedom Concert benefits, and film production and distribution company Oscilloscope Laboratories, passed away in his native New York City this morning after a near-three-year battle with cancer. He was 47 years old. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Yauch taught himself to play bass in high school, forming a band for his 17th birthday party that would later become known the world over as [...]

Both the music (Beastie Boys) and film (Oscilloscope Laboratories) communities are in mourning. Adam 'MCA' Yauch was taken from us far too soon.

Revisit the Beastie Boys' performance at the Tibetan Freedom Concert in 1999, in two parts.

We will always remember the most legendary MCA. August 6th 1964 - May 4th 2012

Un poco antes de salir a almorzar, me entero de que MCA (Adam Yauch) murió . No creo ser el más fan de los Beastie Boys pero si, durante muchos años, soñaba con ser como ellos. Entre los 18 y los 21, para ser más específico. En los foros de Pelotillehue (hace casi 10 años), mi perfil público tenía en su "firma" una foto de los Beastie Boys. Si no fui cuando vinieron la última vez, fue porque me negué rotundamente a ver su show metido entre fans de mierda de Chancho en Piedra. No porque me gustaran más [...]

So as many of you have may have already heard, Adam Yauch (MCA) of the Beastie Boys passed away after a long battle with cancer.  While I listened to their occasional rap stuff, I did dig their early punk albums (yes, The Beastie Boys used to be a punk band), and so here are a few videos of them in their punker days. RIP Adam.

It is a sad day in the world of hip-hop. Adam Yauch, aka MCA of the Beastie Boys, has died at the age of 47.

Adam Yauch , founding member of rap trio Beastie Boys , succumbed to a years-long battle with cancer Friday (May. 4). News of his passing sent an immediate shockwave through the music industry, as artists and fans took to social media to express their grief and to pay tribute to the hip-hop trailblazer. Five Beastie Boys albums quickly rose to top 10 trending topics on Twitter, alongside hashtag #RIPMCA and songs "Paul Revere" "Brass Monkey" and "No Sleep Till Brooklyn." Head below to see the kind words Justin Timberlake [...]

As the news of the death of Beastie Boys member Adam Yauch begins to sink in, our minds will naturally turn to the pioneering alt-hip hop trio's enduring legacy of music — their first LP, Licensed To Ill was released, believe it or not, 26 years ago — and their iconic visuals that cropped up in that time. Yauch, who went by MCA in the band, eventually wound up directing several of the Beasties' memorable music videos under his alias of Nathanial Hornblower. (His [...]

Photo of Google Images of Adam Yauch by G. Adam Yauch (aka MCA) of The Beastie Boys via Google Images So sad to hear that Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch (aka MCA) has died from cancer at age 47.  I am old enough to have been around when the Beastie Boys first hit the scene in the 80s and I remember at the time hearing the samples they used in their music which lead me to "discover" bands such as Led Zeppelin.  For that I am eternally [...]

Sad to hear that founding Beastie Boys member Adam Yauch has passed away after a three year battle with cancer. He was only 47 years old. His mark will always remain on the alternative/rap music communities. Below is the official press statement, and Beastie Boys classic video for "(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party)". Read more »