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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.

Beastie Boys Want Sampling Lawsuit Dismissed

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 19:19:30 +0000

The Beastie Boys want the lawsuit laid at their doorstep by Trouble Funk dropped. The go-go band claims that the group illegally utilized samples from their music on 'Licensed to Ill' and 'Paul's Boutique,' which were the Beasties' first two records. The Beasties, on the other hand, think Trouble Funk are full of it and grasping at straws.

Beastie Boys Sue Monster Energy Drink for Copyright Infringement

Joe Robinson — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 19:55:07 +0000

That didn’t take long. Yesterday (Aug. 9), late Beastie Boys rapper Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch‘s last will and testiment was publicly revealed to contain a clause banning his music being used in any advertisements, and now E! reports that Mike D, Ad-Rock and the estate of the late Yauch sued Monster Energy Corp. on Tuesday for copyright infringement.

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 Have Plenty of Unreleased Material Reveals Producer Mario C.

Tree Riddle — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 19:15:39 +0000

Mario C., collaborator, producer and friend of the Beastie Boys, says that despite the untimely death of Adam “MCA” Yauch last month, we still may hear new Beasties songs in the future. He explains that there is still plenty of unreleased music on the way from the recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees.

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' 'Sabotage' Video Reenacted by Kids

Joe Robinson — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:08:50 +0000

The Beastie Boys released a slew of amazing videos over the years, but perhaps none more memorable than the one for ‘Sabotage,’ the iconic cops-and-criminals clip for the first single off their 1994 album, ‘Ill Communication.’ Now, in the latest tribute to B-Boy Adam “MCA” Yauch, who passed away earlier this month, a Portland-based filmmaker has reenacted the video with an absolutely adorable twist — he cast his two young boys and their nephew to fill in for Yauch, Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz and Mike “Mike D” Diamond.

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 [...]

Beastie Boys' Mike D. Gets Ill On 'The Coblert Report' [VIDEO]

Tree Riddle — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:41:13 +0000

Beastie Boy Mike D. flexed his ‘License to Ill’ on ‘The Colbert Report’ last week in order to settle a crossword puzzle dispute caused by the misuse of a term in a recent edition of ‘The New York Times.’ Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert decided to settle an argument between New York Times crossword puzzle editor [...]

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Guns N' Roses, Beastie Boys Among 2012 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees

Tree Riddle — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:32:18 +0000

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced it's class of 2012 and not only did Beastie Boys and Red Hot Chili Peppers make the cut after previous nominations, but first-timers Guns N' Roses will also be inducted.

Beastie Boys Inspired Desserts To Be Featured On "Top Chef Just Desserts"

Maggie Meadows — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:30:17 +0000

Bravo TV features a reality show called "Top Chef, Just Desserts". Tomorrow night on the program contestants will be asked to create desserts inspired by Beastie Boys songs. Brass Monkey Muffins anyone?

Beastie Boys Action Figures Available Now

Tree Riddle — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:46:56 +0000

G.I. Joes may have gotten you through your childhood, but they were pretty lame action figures. The Beastie Boys have taken a giant leap forward in battling that very same action figure lame-ness, with the release of their very own pose-able plastic likenesses. Beastie Boys are mostly known for making beats and cool videos, now [...]

Week In Rock Report!!!

Tree Riddle — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 16:44:37 +0000

A lot of big things happened this week in the realm of the Banana . In case you missed the lastest on Red Hot Chili Peppers' new album, QOTSA helping the Aqua Teen Hunger Force re-launch the show, Incubus' new video, Pearl Jam's movie, Beastie Boys' movie, Smashing Pumpkins' new album, Alter Bridge, Slayer, The Big 4 and more...follow the link.

Beastie Boys "Make Some Noise" [VIDEO]

Fantone — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:22 +0000

It is sick how many stars show up in this video for the newest single from The Beastie Boys, “Make Some Noise”. It’ll be Cockfighting at 9. Seriously this is star studded. Elijah Wood kills it, Danny McBride makes an appearance as does Will Ferrell. There is a 22 minute version that I’m yet to [...]

Watch Beastie Boys "Fight For Your Right Revisited" [VIDEO]

Tree Riddle — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 16:38:48 +0000

A couple of weeks ago the Beastie Boys dropped the trailer for their star-studded short film, now it’s here!!! Check out the full video right here for a look at Beastie’s past, present, and future. The days of people putting a lot of time and production value into a music video may be long gone, thankfully someone didn’t tell the [...]

Beastie Boys Trailer For "Fight For Your Right Revisited" [VIDEO]

Tree Riddle — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 03:56:57 +0000

To get you interested all I have to do is start naming people in this trailer: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Jack Black, Seth Rogen, Danny (Kenny F#@*ing Powers) McBride, Elijah Wood (Frodo), Will Arnett… You get the idea. This short film directed by MCA sounded a bit confusing when I first heard about it. There [...]