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Beastie Boy Adam 'MCA' Yauch's Death Named Most Shocking Diffuser.fm Headline of 2012

Joe Robinson — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:01:14 +0000

Last year's death of Beastie Boys rapper Adam 'MCA' Yauch wasn't a complete surprise -- word of his cancer diagnosis and declining health had been circulating for awhile -- but the news nevertheless came as a shock. The pioneering MC's passing on May 4 at the age of 47 still weighs heavy on fans' minds, and it's been voted the Most Shocking Headline in the 2012 Diffuser.fm Music Awards.

Beastie Boy Adam Yauch's Will Forbids Use of His Music in Ads

Gina Vespa — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:13:59 +0000

The advertising industry is known for using music to its advantage, but Adam 'MCA' Yauch has prohibited the use of his creative material in such a way. The will of the Beastie Boys member – who passed away on May 4 of cancer – was filed earlier this week (on Aug. 7) in the Manhattan Surrogate Court, and it conveys his firm wishes on the matter.

Beastie Boys Have Unheard Songs That Could Be Released

Gina Vespa — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:37:38 +0000

The Beastie Boys are still in mourning over the recent loss of beloved member Adam Yauch. However, according to producer Mario Caldato Jr. (also known as "Mario C"), the band has a rare collection of songs yet to be shared with the world.

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' Adam Yauch May Have Brooklyn Park Renamed in His Honor

Chad Childers — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:22:39 +0000

The tributes keep coming in for late Beastie Boys emcee Adam Yauch. Just last weekend, 'MCA Day' took place in New York's Union Square, while the state's senators took a moment to recognize Yauch on the floor with a resolution recognizing his musical and philanthropic accomplishments. Billboard reports that the residents of Brooklyn have now started a Facebook petition to have the city's Squibb Park renamed in honor of Yauch, who grew up in Brooklyn Heights.

Cee Lo Green Pays Tribute to Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch at 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Joe Robinson — Mon, 21 May 2012 03:34:44 +0000

Cee Lo Green, of all people, hit the stage of the 2012 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night in Las Vegas to pay tribute to late Beastie Boys rapper Adam Yauch with a lively run-through of the B-Boys classic '(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!).' 'The Voice' coach was joined by his recently reunited band Goodie Mob, the Atlanta-based hip-hop collective, for the performance.

New York Senate Declares May 4 'MCA Day' in Honor of Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch

Drake Baer — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:30:46 +0000

Because they probably shouldn't pour a Brass Monkey out for him, New York state senators have adopted a resolution to pause their proceedings in honor of Brooklyn's own Adam "MCA" Yauch. The Beastie Boy passed away on May 4, and the representatives are repping him and the Beasties by way of legislation. One line observes, "They can't, they don't, they won't stop changing the face of hip-hop, of music, and of our culture."

Beastie Boys Hit With New Lawsuit Just Before Adam Yauch's Death

Jeff Giles — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:14:45 +0000

Most hip-hop fans are probably aware of the way early records made liberal use of samples -- until a wave of copyright lawsuits changed everything in the late '80s, right around the time the Beastie Boys' groundbreaking, sample-heavy second album 'Paul's Boutique' was released. What they may not realize, however, is that those lawsuits are still going on; in fact, a new one was filed just last week -- two days before Beastie Boy Adam "MCA" Yauch passed away.

Beastie Boy Mike Diamond Comments on Adam Yauch's Death

Dave Kim — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:38:08 +0000

The tributes to the Beastie Boys' Adam 'MCA' Yauch have been nonstop since his death last Friday (May 4). Musicians, celebrities and fans shared heartfelt words on message boards and social networking sites. The remaining members of the group, Adam 'Ad-Rock' Horovitz and Michael 'Mike D' Diamond, were silent on the matter until earlier this week.

Thom Yorke Reacts to Adam Yauch's Death

Drake Baer — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:12:40 +0000

Beloved Beastie Boy Adam Yauch, aka MCA, passed away from cancer on Friday (May 4), and there's been an outpouring of sadness from across the music world, including the prince of thought-rock, Thom Yorke.

Perry Farrell, Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon Share Memories of Adam Yauch

Jeff Giles — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:56:36 +0000

The untimely death of Beastie Boy Adam "MCA" Yauch on Friday has left fans and friends reeling, and has prompted some of those who knew and worked with him to share their remembrances of the 47-year-old hip-hop legend. Among the most recent testimonials: thoughts from Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Perry Farrell of Jane's Addiction.

New York Neighborhoods Celebrate Adam Yauch's Legacy

Dave Kim — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:48:51 +0000

The Beastie Boys were never shy to show love for their hometown of New York City. That love was returned Friday night (May 4) when news of Adam 'MCA' Yauch's death was announced.

Beastie Boys' Adam Horovitz Reacts to Death of Adam Yauch

Joe Robinson — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:31:31 +0000

Tributes have been pouring in from around the globe following Friday's (May 4) death of Beastie Boy Adam "MCA" Yauch, and bandmate Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz has been extremely moved by all of them. In an entry on the Beastie Boys' blog posted Sunday night, Horovitz took time to show his appreciation to his friends and family during his time of mourning and thank everybody for all the respect shown to Yauch following the sad news of his passing after a three-year battle with cancer.

Adam 'MCA' Yauch Discussed Cancer and Treatment in 2009 Video

Joe Robinson — Sun, 06 May 2012 14:41:15 +0000

Everybody knows that Beastie Boy Adam Yauch succumbed to cancer on Friday (May 4), but fewer seem to know exactly what he was up against. The rapper's three-year battle began in 2009 with a rare diagnosis: he had malignant tumors in the parotid gland, one of the salivary glands near the jaw and the ear, that had spread to the nearby lymph node. Not the best news, but he remained hopeful.

Eminem, Kid Rock, Nas Pay Tribute to Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch

Dave Kim — Sun, 06 May 2012 00:25:23 +0000

The death of founding Beastie Boys member Adam 'MCA' Yauch has affected artists from all music genres, and tributes have been pouring in since news of Yauch's passing broke. Hip-hop icons Eminem and Nas, along with rapper-turned-rocker Kid Rock, are the latest to show respect for their fallen peer.

How to Make a Brass Monkey

Joe Robinson — Sun, 06 May 2012 00:17:11 +0000

Ever wonder what exactly a Brass Monkey is? The Beastie Boys put the Monkey on the map with their 1987 hit of the same name, definitely alluding to the fact that it's a drink -- "I drink Brass Monkey and I rock well," in one verse, "Cause I drink it anytime and anyplace" and "Monkey tastes def when you pour it on ice" in the second -- but never quite explaining what it is. So, in honor of Beastie Boy Adam Yauch, who passed away Friday (May 4), we answer the age-old question: how do you make a Brass Monkey?

Rock Hall of Fame Ceremony Dedicated to Beastie Boys' Adam 'MCA' Yauch

Dave Kim — Sat, 05 May 2012 23:57:56 +0000

Producers of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony have added a dedication to recent inductee Adam "MCA" Yauch of the Beastie Boys, who passed away unexpectedly on May 4.

Top 10 Adam 'MCA' Yauch Beastie Boys Lyrics

Joe Robinson — Sat, 05 May 2012 19:38:35 +0000

Adam Yauch is gone, but his his lyrics will live on forever -- maybe even beyond this list of top 10 Adam 'MCA' Yauch Beastie Boys lyrics (joke). The rhyme-slinging rapper, who passed away May 4 after a long battle with cancer, went through quite a transformation during his time in the spotlight, evolving from fresh-faced hard-partier with a knack for lyrical flow into a grey-haired practicing Buddhist with a world-wise outlook and wisdom-imparting lyrics to match.

Beastie Boys' Website Posts Statement Regarding Adam 'MCA' Yauch's Death

Drake Baer — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:28:11 +0000

After almost three years of fighting cancer, Adam Yauch -- aka MCA -- passed away. He's deeply missed by his Beastie Boys brethren, with tweets aplenty pouring out from rock stars and fans alike. And now comes an official statement post on the band's official website, beastieboys.com. Check it out below: