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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.

Late Beastie Boy Adam Yauch to Be Honored With 2nd Annual 'MCA Day,' Playground Renaming

Chad Childers — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:34:50 +0000

Last year, fans still in shock from the death of influential Beastie Boys rapper Adam Yauch gathered together in New York's Union Square to share their memories of the late emcee, and this year the second annual 'MCA Day' is set to take place in Brooklyn to salute Yauch's memory.

GWAR's Oderus Urungus Joins Cancer Bats Onstage for Cover of Beastie Boys' 'Sabotage'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 22:20:40 +0000

It still doesn't seem real that Beastie Boys member Adam 'MCA' Yauch passed away earlier this year. As a part of one of modern music's most definitive group, the man was an innovator of the highest order. There has been countless tributes paid to MCA since his death, and the latest homage was delivered with style by GWAR front-thing Oderus Urungus and current tourmates Cancer Bats, as they came together for a performance of the Beastie Boys classic 'Sabotage.'

Update on Metallica's 3-D Flick, Ad-Rock & Mike D Reflect on MCA — Angel's Rock Report

Angel — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:19:21 +0000

Hellyeah guitarist Greg Tribbett has left the band's tour due to "a family emergency."

Beastie Boys Fans In Brooklyn Push For 'Adam Yauch Park' — Angel's Rock Report

Angel — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:50:10 +0000

Beastie Boys fans in Adam Yauch‘s hometown of Brooklyn, New York are hoping to re-name a park after the late rapper. They had their sights set on Squibb Park, which is being renovated to become a skateboarding venue and gateway to Brooklyn Bridge Park. The Facebook group is now pushing to have State Park in [...]

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.

Beastie Boys "Sabotage" (Re-Created By Kids) – Vidiot

KC — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:27:00 +0000

There is still a lot of us that are mourning the loss of Adam "MCA" Yauch, of the Beastie Boys. Who knows if the remaining members of the band will be able to continue their musical careers without him. Our hope now is the looking into the future. The Kids! Check out today's Vidiot with kids recreating "Sabotage."

Slipknot, Slayer Offer VIP Packages, Beasties Rock Sales Charts — Angel's Rock Report

Angel — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:38:44 +0000

The promoters behind the Mayhem Festival tour are auctioning off special VIP packages for two charities. The 26 packages -- one for each show -- will go up for bids on eBay on May 17th. The highest bidder will get to watch his or her favorite band perform from seats on stage, and will win backstage access and a drumhead autographed by all of the bands. Proceed

Beastie Boys Sales Surge After Death of Adam Yauch

Dave Kim — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:27:35 +0000

In what was to be expected, sales of the Beastie Boys‘ music catalog have skyrocketed since the May 4 death of founding member Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch. The group’s album sales saw an increase of a whopping 1,235% in just two days since Yauch’s passing.

Tom Gabel Announces His Intention To Become A Woman, Metallica Goodies Become Available To Non-Fanclub Members — Angel's Rock Report

Angel — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:21:49 +0000

Against Me! lead singer Tom Gabel has revealed that he plans to begin living as a woman. Gabel will take the name Laura Jane Grace and will alter his body through hormones and other treatments.

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.

Beastie Boys "Fight For Your Right Revisited" (UNCENSORED) -Vidiot

KC — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:30:30 +0000

You have seen the trailer for “Fight for your Right- Revisited”. Last April, to promote the release of their new album “Hot Sauce Committee pt.2″, the Beastie Boys made a 30 minute long music video. It reflected on the past and the future Beastie Boys. And takes a look at what happens after the original [...]

Fans Remember Beastie Boy Adam 'MCA' Yauch on Twitter

Drake Baer — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:13:46 +0000

With the news that Adam Yauch, aka MCA of the Beastie Boys passed away today (May 4), the rockers have been tweeting their feelings — and so have the fans. Below is a post of the most telling tweets from Beastie-heads the world over — be on the lookout for more, we’re going to keep them coming. MCA’s heavy bass reached more than one generation of hip-hoppers, punk rockers and everybody else. His growth from egg-throwing goofball to compassionate (and still goofy) activist makes him a folk hero for our time.

Beastie Boy's Adam "MCA" Yauch Dead At 47

KC — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:44:08 +0000

First Dick Clark and now this. It saddens me to report that Adam Yauch (a.k.a. MCA) from the Beastie Boys has lost his battle with Cancer. One of the founding members of the Beastie Boys, Adam has been fighting a bout with throat cancer since 2009. It finally got the best of him. It was [...]

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.

Which Artist Would You Like To See Come Back To Life As A Hologram? — Angel's Rock Report

Angel — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:49:30 +0000

Soundgarden have released the video for "Live to Rise" from Avengers Assemble. It's the first video in 16 years from Chris Cornell and company. But if you don't want any spoilers about The Avengers, we'd suggest avoiding the clip, as it has plenty of acti

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys Inducted Into Rock Hall

Joe Robinson — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:14:40 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Beastie Boys and Green Day kept the five-and-a-half-hour Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions party hopping last night (April 14) at the Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio. The show, which sold out, also brought in a full house of fans around the corner at the actual Rock Hall, which was having its own party showing the concert on various screens throughout the Museum.

Beastie Boys Honor Family, New York City At Rock Hall Induction Ceremony

Olivia Langley — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 06:53:43 +0000

The Beastie Boys’ Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction was appropriately raucous, although somewhat bittersweet: Although Ad-Rock (Adam Horovitz), Mike D (Michael Diamond) and their long-time DJ Mix Master Mike appeared at the ceremony, Adam Yauch (aka MCA) was unable to attend. No reason was given for his absence; however, Yauch has battled cancer [...]

Beastie Boys' Mike Diamond to Curate Visual Art Exhibition

Dave Lifton — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:16:11 +0000

Mike Diamond, aka Mike D of the Beastie Boys, has brought together some of his favorite visual artists for an exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. The show, ‘Transmission L.A.: AV Club,’ will run from April 20 to May 6.