The late Beastie Boy’s legacy is remembered in resolution that celebrates his life, music and love for New York City. By James Montgomery Adam Yauch Photo: Bertrand Guay/ Getty Images Adam Yauch was, in almost every sense of the term, a true New Yorker — born in Brooklyn, raised on the music of the Village and the Lower East Side, representing the eclectic energy and vibrant multiculturalism of NYC itself through his films and social causes — so it’s fitting that, earlier this week, the New York State Senate passed a resolution honoring the late Beastie Boy’s achievements. The resolution — officially known as J4637 — was written by State Senator Daniel Squadron (who represents the district of Brooklyn Heights, where Yauch was born) and celebrates Yauch’s many accomplishments and contributions, including raising the profile of New York City in a time when many thought its best days were behind it, noting: “The Beastie Boys became well-known in the innovative music scene in Manhattan’s East Village and Lower East Side with a sound and a style all their own … [they] exemplified New York through a period in which grassroots creativity and a community of iconoclastic artists helped redefine and rejuvenate a city on the ropes, with iconic imagery from Brooklyn to Ludlow Street.” Squadron also paid tribute to Yauch’s activism, including his Milarepa Fund (which raised awareness of the abuses in Tibet) and his Oscilloscope Laboratories, which produced films like the Yauch-directed “Gunnin’ For That #1 Spot,” about high-school basketball prospects competing in a tournament at Harlem’s historic Rucker Park. J4637 also works in a nod to the Beastie’s 1994 hit “Sure Shot” (“The music and message of the Beastie Boys evolved over the years, but they can’t, they don’t, they won’t stop changing the face of hip-hop, of music and of our culture”) and allowed the Senate to “pause in its deliberations” to remember Yauch, “a man of colossal talent and charisma.” “Adam Yauch is survived by his wife, Dechen Wengdu, and their daughter Losel,” the resolution concludes. “He will be missed by his family, his fans and all who knew him; his dedication to his music, his activism and his heritage leaves an indelible legacy of inspiration for all other artists.” Related Videos Adam Yauch: Remembering A Beastie Boy Related Photos The Beastie Boys’ Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch: A Life In Photos
[Video Link]. An excellent supercut memorial. (via Andy Baio) 1993 interview with Adam Yauch from bOING bOING #13 Adam “MCA” Yauch, RIP Adam “MCA” Yauch of the Beastie Boys, by photographer Glen E … Remembering Adam Yauch: Polly Wog Stew Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Offworld Discovery Date : 08/05/2012 12:29 Number of articles : 2
Beastie Boy Mike D pays tribute to his fallen comrade in Facebook post. By Gil Kaufman The Beastie Boys in the mid 1980s Photo: Getty Images While some groups stay together for the money, the fans or the music, the Beastie Boys kept it going for nearly 30 years for something a bit less tangible: brotherhood. The three lifelong friends toured the world, landed the first #1 rap album in history in 1987 with Licensed to Ill and sold more than 20 million albums in the SoundScan era (which began in 1991). The success was a bonus, but the sense you got at the end of the day is that Michael “Mike D” Diamond, Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz and the late Adam “MCA” Yauch just really loved hanging out together, making music and each other laugh. Yauch, who died at age 47 on Friday after a three-year battle with cancer , had been making music, videos and associated nonsense with Diamond and Horovitz since the three were snot-nosed punk teens. That might explain why the message posted by Diamond on the Beastie Boys’ Facebook page on Monday (May 7) morning felt like a brother struggling to come to terms with the passing of someone who was more than just his partner in rhyme. “I know, we should have tweeted and instagrammed every sad, happy and inspired thought, smile or tear by now,” D wrote in the post that came a short time after a similarly emotional message from Horovitz . “But honestly the last few days have just been a blur of deep emotions for our closest friend, band mate and really brother. I miss Adam so much. “He really served as a great example for myself and so many of what determination, faith, focus, and humility coupled with a sense of humor can accomplish. The world is in need of many more like him. We love you Adam.” The post was accompanied by a photo of the scoreboard at Madison Square Garden emblazoned with a photo of Yauch this weekend, one of dozens of tributes to the New York native rapper that came in the days following his death. “This photo … is just one awesome example of how NYC is such a unique place that amidst it’s huge size and frenetic pace it really opens up it’s heart in so many ways and on so many levels in times like these,” Diamond wrote. “And though it makes me cry sometimes, it has been really amazing and moving to see.” Share your memories of Adam on Twitter using the hashtag #RIPMCA. Related Videos Adam Yauch: Remembering A Beastie Boy Beastie Boys’ Adam Yauch: 1964-2012 Related Photos The Beastie Boys’ Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch: A Life In Photos Related Artists Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys filmed an unreleased musical performance of “The New Style” for the aborted 3rd season of “Chappelle’s Show” in late fall 2004. It was on a boat in the East River, NYC. Via Bonus: MTV Glasgow 1999 EXIT 07 Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Exile On Moan Street Discovery Date : 07/05/2012 03:23 Number of articles : 2
The music world continues to mourn the death of Beastie Boys co-founder Adam Yauch. “MCA” passed away Friday at 47 after a long battle with cancer. Friends and celebs are stepping forward to pay tribute to Yauch (pictured below, middle with Beasties Ad Rock and Mike D) and his pioneering influence. Coldplay honored Adam Yauch with a Beastie Boys cover in concert, while many other stars took to Twitter to express their sadness. A sampling: Snoop Dogg: “RIP MCA U are a Legend and a pioneer. #BeastieBoys4life” Travis Barker: “Rest In Peace Adam Yauch /MCA. 4ever somebody i looked up to & had the pleasure of meeting. Damn this bums me out, we lost one of the best” Kevin Smith: “RIP Adam Yauch. You made my teenage years more fun and your art made it easier for me to do what I do. For a Beastie, you sure were a beaut.” Common: “God Bless the soul of Adam Yauch aka MCA of the Beastie Boys. RIP” Rainn Wilson: “RIP Adam Yauch (MCA of the Beastie Boys). He was a super-genius, a visionary and, most importantly, a really good person.” Rob Thomas: “holy s–t. R.I.P. ADAM YAUCH. MCA, you will be missed.” Slash: “Sad day. MCA was f–king awesome. RIP man. We’ll miss you very much.” Jon Cryer: “We are gonna miss all the greatness you still had left inside you. RIP Adam Yauch” Mario Lopez: “Beastie Boys were such a part of my soundtrack as a youth growing up… R.I.P MCA…” 311: “Much love & respect, Adam Yauch. Our best to the #BeastieBoys family.” Kal Penn: “Sad news about #MCA” Milla Jovovich: “we lost one of our greatest talents today. my prayers and thoughts go out to the family and friends of Adam Yauch. Beastie Boys for life.” Chris Hardwick: “RIP MCA. Interviewed him briefly once and he couldn’t have been sweeter or cooler. This sucks a lot. Mandy Moore: “sending energy and light to Adam Yauch’s loved ones…..#RIPMCA” Michelle Branch: “Just heard about Adam Yauch. Beyond bummed. So so so sad.” Estelle: “RIP Adam Yauch of the LEGENDARY Beastie Boys … damn.” Josh Groban: “Oh no. This just sucks beyond measure. RIP MCA.” Gwyneth Paltrow: “MCA forever.”
Coldplay and the Beastie Boys could hardly be more different, but they came together in a moving and timely tribute to Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch. The British pop-rockers performed the classic and quintessential Beastie Boys track, ‘Fight for Your Right’ at the Hollywood Bowl, transforming the hip-hop classic into a beautiful, soft, silly and self aware piano ballad. Frontman Chris Martin could barely keep a… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Cult of the Dead Fish Discovery Date : 05/05/2012 09:41 Number of articles : 2
News of Adam Yauch’s (aka MCA) death arrived earlier today as the 47 year-old rap legend lost his battle with cancer. While the Beastie Boys were a vital part of Hip-Hop’s formative years, their contributions echo to this day… Continue
Outpouring of sadness and gratitude on social sites follows news of rapper/bassist’s death at age 47. By Kara Klenk Beastie Boys in the early 1990s Photo: Paul Natkin/ Getty Images Fans of the Beastie Boys were shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Adam “MCA” Yauch, after a long battle with cancer, on Friday (May 4). Many took to the Web to mourn and remember what the musician’s work with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rap trio meant to them. And almost as soon after the news of Yauch’s death broke, Beastie Boys-related phrases were dominating the majority of the worldwide trends on Twitter, with topics and hashtags like #RIPMCA and “No Sleep Til Brooklyn.” Fans like @sbpeterson expressed overwhelming sadness, writing, “You’ll be missed MCA – I’m simply devastated,” while others referred to Yauch as an “icon” and a “legend.” Some didn’t know how to explain how deeply they were affected, like @Dawsonase who wrote, “What a loss. Having trouble expressing what the Beastie Boys mean to this small town white girl.” Music fans like @RockforTrouble tweeted, “This has been a HEART BREAKING year” with Yauch’s death coming shortly after the loss of music-industry icons like the Whitney Houston and the . For many, the Beastie Boys’ massive catalog coincided with their youth. @chasesclouds tweeted, “Still have all cassettes & original Beastie Boys cd’s before they were remastered. Soundtrack to my life; inspiration to many,” a sentiment echoed in several tweets. Comedians the @SklarBrothers tweeted, “So sad about MCA. The Beasties influenced us and inspired us to do what we do. Everyone we knew wanted 2 b them. Huge loss. #hero.” Gratitude for Yauch abounded as fans like @cholliday tweeted, “Thanks for 20+ yrs. of killer tunes & rhymes!” while others encouraged fans to spread the music, like @KimberlyAMT who wrote, “Play some Beastie Boys today. #RIPMCA.” The Beastie Boys’ rapper/bassist battle with cancer of the salivary gland put his untimely death into perspective for some fans. User Kelsey Danna wrote on MTV News’ Facebook page , “I was in shocked when I heard the news but at least he’s not suffering anymore.” The outpouring of love and admiration from fans, friends and celebrities who knew him highlights the indelible mark Yauch left on the music world, on hip-hop , and the hearts of his fans. Share your condolences for MCA’s family, friends and fans in the comments below. Tune in to MTV tonight at 8 p.m. for “Adam Yauch: Remembering a Beastie Boy,” an hour-long special hosted by Sway celebrating the life and career of Adam “MCA” Yauch, including his biggest moments and remembrances from his friends and peers. Check out mtvU now for classic Beastie Boys music videos. Related Videos Beastie Boys’ Adam Yauch: 1964-2012 Related Photos The Beastie Boys’ Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch: A Life In Photos Related Artists Beastie Boys
Rapper has been battling cancer since 2009. By Gil Kaufman Adam Yauch Photo: Mick Hutson/ Getty Images Adam Yauch, one of the founding members of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rap trio the Beastie Boys, died on Friday (May 4) at the age of 47 after a lengthy battle with cancer. The news was announced on the Global Grind website, which is run by Def Jam Records co-founder Russell Simmons, the man who signed the Beasties to their first label deal. “GlobalGrind is confirming this very sad news,” read the post. “One of our heroes, Adam Yauch aka MCA of the Beastie Boys has passed this morning after a long bout with cancer. Our prayers go out to the family of Adam and the entire Beastie Boys crew.” For photos of Yauch through the years, click here. Rumors about Yauch’s ongoing battle with cancer were sparked anew last month when the rapper was not present alongside fellow band members Adam Horovitz and Michael Diamond at the group’s induction into the Hall of Fame as just the third rap group to ever achieve that honor. Yauch had been off the public scene since 2009 when he was diagnosed with cancer after a tumor was discovered on his salivary gland . His treatment delayed the release of the group’s 2011 album, Hot Sauce Committee, Part 2 and it had kept the normally tour-happy trio off the road for the past three years. With his gravelly voice and laconic rapping style, Yauch stood out in the trio, whose other members tended to have faster, more nasal flows. He formed the B-Boys in 1979 while still in high school as a hardcore punk band, but their sound progressed over the years until they emerged as one of the most successful rap groups in history. After getting signed to Def Jam in 1984 they released the smash Licensed to Ill , which included such hits as “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right To Party,” “Brass Monkey,” “No Sleep Till Brooklyn” and “She’s Crafty.” Their next album, the psychedelic1988 release Paul’s Boutique set a new high-water mark for the art of sampling and stands today as one of the finest examples of the art. Like their label mates and friends in Run-DMC, the B-Boys excelled at seamlessly interweaving their vocals, trading off lines and verses at lightning speed. Amid the barrage of verbal gymnastics, though, Yauch’s voice stood out for its world-weariness and unhurried cadence on tracks like “High Plains Drifter” and his tongue-twisting, double-time disco breaking showcase midway through the 12-minute Boutique epic, “B-Boy Bouillabaisse.” Though all three Boys emerged on the national scene with snotty, party hardy attitudes, it was Yauch who grew into the most centered and serious member of the group. In addition to playing bass, he also directed many of the group’s videos under the pseudonym Nathaniel Hornblower. Rarely seen in public, Hornblower made a legendary appearance at the 1994 MTV Video Music Awards, bum rushing R.E.M. as his alter ego after they took the Best Direction award over Beastie pal Spike Jonze for his landmark work in their cop-show spoofing clip “Sabotage.” He was also instrumental in organizing a series of all-star concerts between 1996 and 2001 to raise awareness of the repression of the Tibetan people. The shows, which combined activism and music, featured sets from traditional Buddhist acts and speakers as well the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against the Machine, De La Soul, Beck, Foo Fighters, U2, Radiohead, Dave Matthews Band, R.E.M. and Pearl Jam. Yauch, a practicing Buddhist who revised some of his young and wild lyrics in concert later in life, went on to direct many more video for his band, as well as the kaleidoscopic 2006 Beasties live movie, “Awesome, I F—in’ Shot That!” He also formed Oscilloscope Laboratories, a film company that distributed a number of documentaries and features, including “We Need To Talk About Kevin,” “Dark Days,” “Meek’s Cutoff,” “Beautiful Losers” and the Banksy doc “Exit Through the Gift Shop.” Share your thoughts about Adam Yauch in the comments section. Related Photos The Beastie Boys’ Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch: A Life In Photos Related Artists Beastie Boys
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