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Adam Yauch Park Officially Dedicated in Honor of Beastie Boys Musician in Brooklyn Heights

Chad Childers — Sat, 04 May 2013 13:30:02 +0000

This weekend will be rife with memories of late Beastie Boys musician Adam Yauch and the celebration of his life began Friday (May 3) in Brooklyn Heights, New York where the park where he played as a kid was officially named Adam Yauch Park in his honor. Today (May 4) officially marks the one-year anniversary of his death and there has been a movement over the last year to rename the Palmetto Playground in honor of the man also known as MCA.

Adam Yauch's Birthday Celebrated With Beastie Boys Party and Walking Tour in New York

Scott Shetler — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 20:33:01 +0000

New Yorkers continue to remember Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch of the Beastie Boys, who passed away of cancer in May. To celebrate what would have been Yauch’s 48th birthday this weekend, fans have organized an MCA party and walking tour throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn. According to the Facebook event, the tour kicks off at 9AM on [...]

Beastie Boys Recall Last Recordings With Adam Yauch

Jeff Giles — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:30:22 +0000

If you were a little stunned by the news of Adam Yauch‘s death on May 4, you weren’t alone — as Yauch’s longtime Beastie Boys bandmate Mike Diamond puts it in an interview published in Rolling Stone, “He had us fooled in the most beautiful way … I believed, up to last week, that Adam was somehow coming back.”

Beastie Boys Ad-Rock and Mike D Comment on Death of Adam 'MCA' Yauch

Tree Riddle — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:45:02 +0000

The music world suffered a great loss when legendary hip hop artist and founding Beastie Boy Adam “MCA” Yauch lost his battle with cancer. After an outpouring of support and condolences from artists and fans alike, surviving Beastie Boys Ad-Rock and Mike D have spoken out on the tragic loss of their friend and bandmate.

Beastie Boys Website Posts Official Statement on Death of Adam Yauch

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:47:39 +0000

Earlier today (May 4), music fans learned of the tragic news that Beastie Boys co-founder Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch had passed away. In a new lengthy statement, posted below, the cause of death has been confirmed as Yauch’s three year battle with cancer.

10 Beastie Boys Lyrics That Every Guy Should Live By

Chris Illuminati — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:28:45 +0000

Adam “MCA” Yauch, a member of the influential and legendary New York rap group the Beastie Boys passed away today at the age of 47. MCA leaves behind not only a nation of hardcore fans, but a legacy of music that will love on for generations.

Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch Dies: Rockers React

Spencer Kaufman — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:27:58 +0000

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In heartbreaking news, Beastie Boys member Adam Yauch (aka MCA) passed away at the age of 47 earlier today (May 4). Upon hearing of his death, many musicians in the rock community have expressed both shock and sadness via T

Beastie Boys Adam Yauch AKA MCA Dead at 47

Tree Riddle — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:18:44 +0000

It’s an incredibly sad day in music as Adam Yauch (aka MCA) has passed on at the age of 47. TMZ is reporting that the rapper, who was diagnosed with cancerous parotid gland and a lymph node in 2009, has died. At this time details are scarce and it is unknown whether Yauch’s death is [...]