R.I.P. Adam Yauch (MCA) of the Beastie Boys

[jaydorn]

Well this sucks:


R.I.P. Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys
MCA passes away at age 47 (http://pitchfork.com/news/46406-rip-adam-yauch-of-the-beastie-boys/)

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Beastie Boys MC Adam Yauch, aka MCA, has passed away due to cancer, TMZ reports. He was 47 years old.

The Beastie Boys are one of the most important and influential hip-hop groups of all time. They were instrumental in making hip-hop a global, mainstream force. Formed in 1981 as a hardcore band, they combined punk and rap into a singular sound that grew increasingly broad over the years, encompassing a vast array of genres. Yauch, Michael Diamond (Mike D), and Adam Horowitz (Ad-Rock) released several classic albums, including their debut album Licensed to Ill in 1986, 1989's Paul's Boutique, and 1994's Ill Communication.

http://pitchfork.com/news/46406-rip-adam-yauch-of-the-beastie-boys/

[Senator Clay Davis]

Well this is still really tragic even though I knew with his health problems he probably wasn't going to be around much longer. A sad day for all hip-hop fans. RIP MCA.

[DownInFlames]

Wow, this sucks so much. RIP

[troutman]

I had no idea. RIP.

[Slava]

Oh man, the Beastie Boys have been a favourite of mine for years. That's a real shame. RIP

[Coys1882]

I heard he was sick a while back but just assumed he was ok - this has really blindsided me. Check your head was one of my favorite albums growing up. :(

[Igottago]

Wow...brutal. Way too young. RIP. License to Ill was one of the first albums I owned.

[zukes]

Wow...brutal. Way too young. RIP. License to Ill was one of the first albums I owned.

Licence To Ill is still one of my favourites.

RIP MCA, damn.

[TheyCallMeBruce]

Slava will be devastated by this news. So am I :(

Edit: Oops, didn't see you there, Slava.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Well this is still really tragic even though I knew with his health problems he probably wasn't going to be around much longer. A sad day for all hip-hop fans. RIP MCA.

Not that it was your intent, but that is a very myopic view of the impact The Beastie Boys have had in music.

Sad news. They were innovators, not copy cats.

[Senator Clay Davis]

I chose hip-hop because that is where their influence is greatest felt (punk would actually probably be second). Paul's Boutique is an essential piece of hip-hop that set the standard for sampling.

[Displaced Flames fan]

I chose hip-hop because that is where their influence is greatest felt (punk would actually probably be second). Paul's Boutique is an essential piece of hip-hop that set the standard for sampling.

I know. I just think the loss transcends the hip-hop genre.

Sabotage was HUGE, for example.

[shermanator]

Damn, that sucks...
I'll be listening to Ill Communication all weekend in memory. RIP.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Indeed, Sabotage, the music video in particular, were quite transcendent.

[Bigtime]

X929 doing an all Beastie Boys lunch hour right now in tribute.

[nik-]

I never got the appeal of the Beastie Boys, but I don't discredit their impact on the music world. RIP.

[dubc80]

Damn... loved the Beasties growing up.
Will always remember looking forward to watching the Sabotage video on MuchMusic after school.

One of the few bands which were still on my list of bands to see live. Doesn't look like that will happen now unless its via hologram. :confused:

RIP MCA.

[Ozy_Flame]

At least he was around to see his entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. If he had to go, a fitting for a member of a very influential group if ever there was one.

[Sylvanfan]

I have no idea either that Yach was in this sort of condition. Pretty shocking, and sad indeed.

RIP to the man they call Adam Yach, but is known as MCA.

[Puxlut]

I think the second boy I ever kissed was playing "Girls" on his ghetto blaster while we were making out....ahhhh the romance.
RIP.

[Stay Golden]

Absolutly sucks to hear MCA was battling cancer and has passed on.
Beasties without a doubt on one my favorite rappers of alltime.

Inovators and pioneers in the music industry.
Just floored to hear he is gone at 47.
Alot of good memories listening to them.

R.I.P thoughts and prayers go out his family, Mike D and Adrock.
Seriously can't believe MCA is gone.

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[Stay Golden]

Beastie Boys playlist if you were a fan enjoy.

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[troutman]

Obituary:

http://beastieboys.com/

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.

[Canuck-Hater]

RIP MCA :( I used to spend many Saturday nights bustin' a move to the Beastie Boys.

[Stay Golden]

Great interview and performance from 2004

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[Gobsgraham]

My two year old walks around singing

I did it like this
I did it like that
I did it with a wiffle ball bat sooo!

Beastie Boys going on for the rest of the day now.
RIP MCA!

[Jake]

They were one of my favorite groups growing up. I'm really surprised, I was under the impression he was getting better. The group had said they would not tour until Yauch had recovered.

I'm happy the group released a last album with MCA last year. They had delayed the album for a couple of years after Yauch's diagnosis. The fact that Yauch still wanted to release the album, even while very sick, shows how much he loved what he did.

[Inglewood Jack]

still blast So Whatcha Want as part of my early 90's mix every few weeks in the car. final line still kicks ass..."so if you're hot to trot, you think you're slicker than grease, I got news for your crew, you'll be sucking like a leech"

I'm surprised the obligatory "who's MCA?" or "sorry, I don't know how to use google, who's the Beastie Boys and why should I care?" post hasn't shown up yet.

[FlamesAddiction]

Check Your Head is still on my regular rotation.

RIP

[Grimbl420]

I used to drive around listening to Paul's Boutique over and over, I still have that blue cassette around somewhere. I'm so bummed right now. R.I.P. MCA

[Regulator75]

This sucks.
RIP

[FlamesAddiction]

My friends and I used to play Gratitude all the time as a cover song back when I still played bass. Some of their music was pretty complex and detailed, but that song is brilliant in its simplicity.

I'm surprised the obligatory "who's MCA?" or "sorry, I don't know how to use google, who's the Beastie Boys and why should I care?" post hasn't shown up yet.

I think it's because they transcended genres. Even people who don't love them still think they are at least "fun".

[Inglewood Jack]

I think it's because they transcended genres. Even people who don't love them still think they are at least "fun".

yeah, I get that more people would know who they are than say, Nate Dogg, but it always still bugs me when you have a string of consecutive posts saying "dang too bad, RIP", with one "who the hell was he, somebody type me out a complete bio" stuck in there. what was the point of click on the thread, that's like walking into a memorial service and shouting "hey who's that guy lying there? sounds like he was important to you but I don't know who he is!!"

[Nammer403]

rip !
one of my fav
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[Joborule]

I like my sugar with coffee and cream!

RIP.

[icecube]

This sucks. R.I.P. MCA

[macker]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru3gH27Fn6E&ob=av2e
RIP but this lives on!

[Coys1882]

Fav MCA lyrics time!!!

But like a dream I'm flowing without no stopping
Sweeter than a cherry pie with ready whip topping

or

If you try to knock me you'll get mocked
I'll stir fry you in my wok
Your knees'll start shaking and your fingers pop
Like a pinch on the neck of Mr. Spock

[Milt Schmidt]

RIP MCA, one of the greats.

Milt

[chalms04]

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One of the last things my dad and I did together was watch their Live Earth performance in 07.

RIP MCA :(

[Flames_Gimp]

RIP loved them back in my highschool days

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[Flames_Gimp]

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[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

Damn, 2012 has been crap for Hip Hop fans. First Heavy D, now MCA.

[macker]

Anybody else at the May 27, 1995 Max Bell Arena show? No opening band just 2 plus hours of Beastie Boys:whistle: What a show, what a band, hard to believe that Max Bell was all they could sell out at the time as they were just comming off of their peak......Ill communication era...... Check your head was one of the first CDs that I would cruise around to and feel tougher than I really was:bag:. Such energy to their music and concerts. Hard to believe that was 17 years ago.

[Coys1882]

Anybody else at the May 27, 1995 Max Bell Arena show? No opening band just 2 plus hours of Beastie Boys:whistle: What a show, what a band, hard to believe that Max Bell was all they could sell out at the time as they were just comming off of their peak......Ill communication era...... Check your head was one of the first CDs that I would cruise around to and feel tougher than I really was:bag:. Such energy to their music and concerts. Hard to believe that was 17 years ago.
Dude I was at that show - my first concert after moving to Calgary!!

[Red-Mile-DJ]

This is one of my favorites.

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[WhiteTiger]

So much good stuff from them. =(

[Jake]

I listened to them driving from Seattle to Vancouver tonight... MCA had a few good raps about food :)

I'd like a lettuce, tomato and Munster on rye
All this cheese is gonna make me cry
Gorgonzola, Provolone
Don't even get me started on this microphone
(from Shazam)

[FLAME ENVY]

Anybody else at the May 27, 1995 Max Bell Arena show? No opening band just 2 plus hours of Beastie Boys:whistle: What a show, what a band, hard to believe that Max Bell was all they could sell out at the time as they were just comming off of their peak......Ill communication era...... Check your head was one of the first CDs that I would cruise around to and feel tougher than I really was:bag:. Such energy to their music and concerts. Hard to believe that was 17 years ago.

I too was at that show. The night before the trio were at Deluxe Lounge (above the Republik, remember that ?) just hanging out. A female friend of mine at the time ended up driving them back to their hotel that night. They were unbelievably down to earth and a ton of fun to hang out with, pretty cool experience.

[Machiavelli]

Parotid gland cancer. So sad.

I love the Beastie Boys.

I hope his family finds peace.

[Save Us Sutter]

If you try to knock me you'll get mocked
I'll stir fry you in my wok
Your knees'll start shaking and your fingers pop
Like a pinch on the neck of Mr. Spock

*from* Mr. Spock.... careful where you copy and paste from!

My favourite, from Sure Shot

I want to say a little something that's long overdue
The disrespect to women has got to be through
To all the mothers and the sisters and the wives and friends
I want to offer my love and respect to the end

That lyric is what opened me up to hiphop. When I was younger I was all about Nirvana and such, thought rap was full of vanity and sexism and gangsters talking about their money. Hearing that song in '94, I realized there was a whole other world of good hiphop out there. It sounds like a stretch to say it "changed my life".... but in a way it did.

I've never really batted an eye at a celebrity death... but this is legitimately a really sad time. We lost much more than a musician, Adam Yauch was a stellar human being.

I'm not a Coldplay fan, but here's their tribute from their show last night.

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and of course

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[Bent Wookie]

I logged on to post the Coldplay tribute.

Brought a tear to my eye. Sent it to my wife and she started balling.

Such an impact... How much so is just starting to set in.

RIP MCA..... F u cancer!


*from* Mr. Spock.... careful where you copy and paste from!

My favourite, from Sure Shot

I want to say a little something that's long overdue
The disrespect to women has got to be through
To all the mothers and the sisters and the wives and friends
I want to offer my love and respect to the end

That lyric is what opened me up to hiphop. When I was younger I was all about Nirvana and such, thought rap was full of vanity and sexism and gangsters talking about their money. Hearing that song in '94, I realized there was a whole other world of good hiphop out there. It sounds like a stretch to say it "changed my life".... but in a way it did.

I've never really batted an eye at a celebrity death... but this is legitimately a really sad time. We lost much more than a musician, Adam Yauch was a stellar human being.

I'm not a Coldplay fan, but here's their tribute from their show last night.

LVr4UP9ntLs

and of course

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[Flash Walken]

MCA's got a beard like a billy goat

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[aaronck]

Caught this on Kimmel last night..Freaking awesome


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[Jake]

Can't think of many groups that would let rescue dogs doing tricks open a concert for them:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i8X2Uj3iMs

They talk about it after the song.

[FlamesAddiction]

Back in the day, the parties usually started with this:

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I might have chug a beer to this tonight and kick the hacky sack around.

==================================

I don't see things quite the same as I used to
As I live my life I've got just me to be true to
And when I find that I don't know about
Just what to do
I turn and look within to see what I should do
Now I'm not sure what it takes to be hip
A lot of people making music that to be ain't ####
So I ask creation
For rhymes for this jam
Gimme lickle solo and I'll take the mic stand


Love vibe

As the earth spins into brand new day
I see the light on the horizons's not fading away
Gonna shine from within like a bright white sun
No need to hide and no place to run
Got the vibrations of the music
Bringing light to your mind
So you can move and groove
And feel the beat of the time
Sense the power in the air as it starts to move
You get a real good feeling that you just can't lose


Contemplation time, intuition time
Evolution time, resolution time


Free your mind it's time for good times
And let yourself move it's a time to shine
Spread your wings in the sky, feelin' good inside
Breaking fool with no need to hide
I got the music cuttin' throught me
Takin' control of my soul
I can't hold back I've got to let go


Stand together people come together now
It's about time we've got to get together y'all

[Tinordi]

I want to say a little something that's long overdue, that disrespect to women had got to be through, to all the mothers and the sisters and the wives and friends I want to offer my love and respect till the end.

Word

[flameswin]

Caught this on Kimmel last night..Freaking awesome


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Fallon.

[FlamesAddiction]

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[cKy]

Damn, 2012 has been crap for Hip Hop fans. First Heavy D, now MCA.

But Heavy D died in 2011.

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

But Heavy D died in 2011.

Oops, my bad.

I was just as upset that he passed away as well. Seems like it was only a couple of months ago.