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The Early Life and Death of Beasties Boys' MCA

PrinceMush — Sat, 5 May 2012 14:29:10 GMT

Author: PrinceMush

Posted: 05/05/2012 18:29

I wrote this quick biography on Adam Yauch to show my thanks and appreciation for all he has done for the music community. I realize that it isn't THAT great of a write-up, but I hope to teach you a little bit about him.
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Adam Yauch (also known as MCA in a famous hip-hop/rap rock band "Beastie Boys") born in 1964 was an only child born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Despite being born from a catholic father and a jewish mother; Yauch grew up in a non-religious home. In high school he taught himself the bass guitar and became very fond music. While attending high school him and a couple of close friends (John Berry, Kate Schellenbach, and Michael Diamond [Mike D]) formed the Beastie Boys. On Yauch 17th birthday, they played their very first show. At the time they were a hardcore punk band and didn't receive much applause from anyone at their first show.

When Beastie Boys guitarist John Berry quit in 1981, Adam Horovitz (also known as Ad-Rock) soon replaced him in 1982, when he was 16 years old. Shortly after Horovitz joined the band; they changed their sound from Hardcore punk to a Hip-Hop sound. When Yaugh was 22 he starting directing most of the Beastie Boys' music videos and the group later released their debut "Licensed to Ill" in 1986. Their debut was the first ever hip-hop LP to top the Billboard 200 chart and in 2003 was ranked number 217 on Rolling Stone's list of "The Greatest 500 Albums of All Time."

Quote:

"This trio showcased their legendary sense of humor on one of their early tracks, "Cooky Puss." Named after a popular Carvel ice cream novelty cake, this rap single featured crack calls to an ice cream shop."(Biography)

In 2009, Yaugh was diagnosed with cancer. He and the rest of the members in the band were determined to released one last album before they were to break up. They were successful in doing so and released "Hot Sauce Committee Part Two" in 2011 which received many positive reviews. It appeared by this time that Yaugh's cancer treaments were successful, but the worse was to come. Just two after being induced in the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame; Adam Yaugh passed away on May 4th from cancer at the age of 47.

After being induced into the Hall of Fame; he gave his thanks to his fans and members

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“They [Mike D & Ad-Rock] walked the globe with me. It’s also for anyone who has ever been touched by our band. This induction is as much ours as it is yours.” - Adam Yaugh (MCA)

Re: RIP Adam Yauch (MC-A of the Beastie Boys)

Matheusfm — Sat, 5 May 2012 01:40:26 GMT

Author: Matheusfm

Posted: 05/05/2012 05:40

R.I.P.

Re: RIP Adam Yauch (MC-A of the Beastie Boys)

Anonymous — Sat, 5 May 2012 01:25:05 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 05/05/2012 05:25

Yeah, this just nothing short of sucks 😢

RIP Adam

listeneng to "Pass The Mic"

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PrinceMush — Sat, 5 May 2012 00:27:12 GMT

Author: PrinceMush

Posted: 05/05/2012 04:27

I find this almost ironic... We just found a cure for cancer and refused to release it, because it wouldn't make a profit. Now another amazing artist died of cancer. 🙁

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Mr. Shankly — Fri, 4 May 2012 22:25:16 GMT

Author: Mr. Shankly

Posted: 05/05/2012 02:25

I'm not a huge fan of them, but over time, I've come to have a lot of respect for The Beastie Boys. These guys have been at it since I was in high school. ❗ That's when their debut came out and I had it on vinyl. I saw them live once at Lollapallooza. They were great! Also, I hate to drag race into it, and I'm not saying this to be divisive, but they were the first Caucasian rappers to make it big (before Eminem, Snow, House of Pain), and they had the talent, for sure, as they proved over time that they were no "suckas" or poseurs.

I might be wrong, but I think this is only the second time I can remember a major musical figure from my generation passing away (Kurt Cobain was the first). Sad news. 😢

Re: RIP Adam Yauch (MC-A of the Beastie Boys)

videoheadcleaner — Fri, 4 May 2012 19:54:48 GMT

Author: videoheadcleaner

Posted: 05/04/2012 23:54

Just played a track on Triple J from Licensed To Ill; great hip-hop that I have never got into. The Beastie Boys are one of the most important groups of the 90s and MCA's legacy will be missed.

There is a tribute on Triple J at 1pm today. You can stream it online as far as I know.

Re: RIP Adam Yauch (MC-A of the Beastie Boys)

junodog4 — Fri, 4 May 2012 16:57:19 GMT

Author: junodog4

Posted: 05/04/2012 20:57

I knew he was sick, but this still comes as a punch to the gut. This sucks. 🙁 I feel horrible for his wife and teenage daughter.

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Anonymous — Fri, 4 May 2012 16:51:53 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 05/04/2012 20:51

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kidamnesiac — Fri, 4 May 2012 16:45:38 GMT

Author: kidamnesiac

Posted: 05/04/2012 20:45

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Hayden — Fri, 4 May 2012 16:26:29 GMT

Author: Hayden

Posted: 05/04/2012 20:26

😲

I just listened to Ill Communication yesterday.

I was never a huge fan, but they were certainly a very 'fun' group, and I think that's why this is hitting me hard.

Wow 🙁

RIP.

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vesander — Fri, 4 May 2012 16:11:06 GMT

Author: vesander

Posted: 05/04/2012 20:11

DLGGLD wrote:

http://pitchfork.com/news/46406-rip-adam-yauch-of-the-beastie-boys/
The first time I've ever been upset at an artist dying.Nothing but Beastie Boys for me this weekend.

Sad news.... but seriously (?) regarding the bolded quote.

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przemool112008 — Fri, 4 May 2012 15:53:45 GMT

Author: przemool112008

Posted: 05/04/2012 19:53

Sad News RIP Adam

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Anonymous — Fri, 4 May 2012 15:26:09 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 05/04/2012 19:26

Feel so sad today 🙁

RIP Adam 😢

RIP Adam Yauch (MC-A of the Beastie Boys)

GeevyDallas — Fri, 4 May 2012 13:15:38 GMT

Author: GeevyDallas

Posted: 05/04/2012 17:15

http://pitchfork.com/news/46406-rip-adam-yauch-of-the-beastie-boys/
The first time I've ever been upset at an artist dying.Nothing but Beastie Boys for me this weekend.