Adam Yauch - 1964-2012

[beasties#1fan]

Aura is her name. They dated from 86-92... And then I believe he met Lisa after that. Aura, Lisa, Mario C, and many others did have a gathering in honor of MCA. There is a photo of them all holding up a photo of Yauch... Here is the link:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=426346514043297&set=a.426337490710866.104398.154465257898092&type=1&theater
one chick looks like ione skye in this picture
its really cool that they got togther and did this!
i sadly havent seen anyp picture of aura and lisa with horovitz in the 80's or 90s:(

[JoLovesMCA]

one chick looks like ione skye in this picture
its really cool that they got togther and did this!
i sadly havent seen anyp picture of aura and lisa with horovitz in the 80's or 90s:(

These were Yauch's girlfriends. This is Aura.

http://beastieboysgallery.com/displayimage.php?album=177&pid=685#top_display_media

She's been commenting on the Yauch facebook about her memories with him. She's really sweet and spiritual just like him.

And her here too where she was commenting about him..............

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=143829968977476&set=a.136810463012760.22984.136702663023540&type=1

[beasties#1fan]

These were Yauch's girlfriends. This is Aura.

http://beastieboysgallery.com/displayimage.php?album=177&pid=685#top_display_media

She's been commenting on the Yauch facebook about her memories with him. She's really sweet and spiritual just like him.

And her here too where she was commenting about him..............

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=143829968977476&set=a.136810463012760.22984.136702663023540&type=1
OHHHHHHHHHHH hahaha i thought we were talkin about Adrock... Idk.. Haha but yeah!! I have that pic... She was defiantly his type of girl, looks wise.. You know?! But that's cool that they took that pic! I'll have to look at her comments

[cypressphil]

These were Yauch's girlfriends. This is Aura.

http://beastieboysgallery.com/displayimage.php?album=177&pid=685#top_display_media

She's been commenting on the Yauch facebook about her memories with him. She's really sweet and spiritual just like him.

And her here too where she was commenting about him..............

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=143829968977476&set=a.136810463012760.22984.136702663023540&type=1

Seeing Yauch with his baby daughter is very sad, she's lost her Dad at such a young age. So tragic and unfair, at least she's old enough now to not forget him.:(

I'm still feeling the hurt after more than a week now, which as a 40 year old man has surprised me how much I've been affected, never got really upset over a celebrity death before. I guess normally us normal folk are quite detached from celebs but after 26 years of emotional investment in the Beastie Boys, they were never just a band to me, they've been far, far more. It really has been like losing a family member or close friend.

On a positive note I wore B-Boys tees to work (supposed to wear smart clothes but I thought fuck it, its my way of showing respect) last week and got several comments about Yauch passing and discovered several other fans who I never knew were fans! Had some good conversations, and got a few people to dig out their B-Boys albums for 1st time in a long time.(y)

Anyways, as lots of people have said already the love and support demonstrated on these boards and in the community is incredible, much respect to y'all!

[cypressphil]

This past week has kicked my ass into gear and got me buying Beastie stuff I've been meaning to buy for a long time like the Ill Communication and Hello Nasty remastered editions (already got the other 2) and the Hot Sauce book/DVD/Blu-Ray.

Also bought this t-shirt on eBay which I think is pretty awesome...

Tee (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270798796649?var=570027884683&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_1029wt_890)

hope the quality is good when it finally arrives.

[b-grrrlie]

This past week has kicked my ass into gear and got me buying Beastie stuff I've been meaning to buy for a long time like the Ill Communication and Hello Nasty remastered editions (already got the other 2) and the Hot Sauce book/DVD/Blu-Ray.

Also bought this t-shirt on eBay which I think is pretty awesome...

Tee (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270798796649?var=570027884683&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_1029wt_890)

hope the quality is good when it finally arrives.
I still can't afford those records :( but I've got that pic on the T as a poster on my wall :D

[Space]

I'm still feeling the hurt after more than a week now, which as a 40 year old man has surprised me how much I've been affected, never got really upset over a celebrity death before. , much respect too
(y):(

[a.k.a me]

Maybe I was naive but it never crossed my mind he could die of this cancer. Never.


Same. This is, I think, one of the reasons why I'm still in denial... a week later, I'm still in denial.




Adrock was the heart, Mike D was the brains and MCA was the soul of the Beastie Boys.

Love it.(y)

[RichieT.]

I remember hanging out in my bedroom and my best friend and his younger cousin brought over Licensed to Ill on cassette. We must have been 11 or 12 years old. Everything musically changed for me that day.

For years I've made the comparison that the Beastie Boys are "our" generation's Beatles. They are the only band since that evolved so much musically. You are a true artist and in your passing your art will live on forever.

Thank you Adam.

[llasaApso]

So, did Adam's funeral happen already? I read somewhere that it was being delayed because he was a Buddhist and as he was also Jewish they had to work it all out. But that can't be right as he and his wife are Buddhists, so surely his funeral will be 100% Buddhist too?
Great that they kept it all so private and away from the press.

[M.C. Guevera]

I heard it was because they wanted to find a way to honor his parents too.

And yes, this should be private, as in no press and no paparazzi whatsoever. Don't want Adrock to get pissed and have to go after a paparazzo and get arrested. Again.

I don't know if I could take looking at funeral pictures anyway.

[Randetica]

I heard it was because they wanted to find a way to honor his parents too.

And yes, this should be private, as in no press and no paparazzi whatsoever. Don't want Adrock to get pissed and have to go after a paparazzo and get arrested and be forced to do community service. Again.

I don't know if I could take looking at funeral pictures anyway.

i feel the same way

[cj hood]

So, did Adam's funeral happen already? I read somewhere that it was being delayed because he was a Buddhist and as he was also Jewish they had to work it all out. But that can't be right as he and his wife are Buddhists, so surely his funeral will be 100% Buddhist too?
Great that they kept it all so private and away from the press.


@nelsongeorge: Attended beautiful, chill memorial for Adam Yauch tonight in New York. It allowed lot of folks to share grief, memories. Honored to be there

[beasties#1fan]

And yes, this should be private, as in no press and no paparazzi whatsoever. Don't want Adrock to get pissed and have to go after a paparazzo and get arrested. Again.

.
Haha, yeah forrrrrreal!

[llasaApso]

@nelsongeorge: Attended beautiful, chill memorial for Adam Yauch tonight in New York. It allowed lot of folks to share grief, memories. Honored to be there

Ah, thank you cj hood for that.

[M.C. Guevera]

I wouldn't be surprised if that tumblr post from Adrock and the Facebook status update from Mike D are the last we hear from them for months.

[DJ Pioneer]

This is unbelievably sad to watch right now.

http://youtu.be/u7CH3M7cECI

:(

[JoLovesMCA]

This is unbelievably sad to watch right now.

http://youtu.be/u7CH3M7cECI

:(


Don't watch it!!!!!!! :(

[Randetica]

This is unbelievably sad to watch right now.

http://youtu.be/u7CH3M7cECI

:(

yes, from all the beastie things i researched this made me cry the most
i also cant believe this was 3 years ago, to me it felt like that got shown to us about a year ago

[carvelcake]

I'm sorry for the intrusion folks, but I have no where else to go to share my feelings. I've been contemplating what I want to say for over a week now and no one in my real life gets it. I came here because I believe you all will appreciate my memories. When I heard that Adam had cancer almost 3 years ago I didn't really think too much of it. He made it sound like no big deal and I treated it as such. I'm not going to sit here and act like the biggest Beastie Boys fan ever because I'm not. I'm ashamed to admit that after Hello Nasty (which I love BTW) I lost touch with the B-boys. I was lucky enough to see them live in 1998 in Philly on the Hello Nasty tour. I will never forget the rotating center stage, and when they played Paul Revere every single person in that arena was on their feet singing along. It was such a wonderful experience. I'm 37 and I started listening to them at age 12. I was knee deep in LTI, PB, CYH & IC all throughout high school and college. I wore Adidas because of them, I still do to this day. I drive Volkswagens because of them. My husband will only eat Carvel ice cream cakes on his birthday because of Cookie Puss. Without even realizing it, these three men impacted our lives greatly. Maybe in a superficial way, but they did none the less. As I said I lost touch with them over the years, life happened, kids, house, job. My musical taste never changed, per say, but I found myself drawn into Tool and all it's counterparts. I did not learn of Adam's humanitarian efforts until after his passing. When I heard he lost his battle with cancer last Friday, my eyes immediately filled with tears. Even now a week later I still cry when I see his face, read a touching article, or listen to their cds. I have rediscovered my love for them. When my husband and I married we joined our cd collection. We have 2 of every album from LTI through Hello Nasty. Without realizing it, MCA impacted my life. Without realizing it, 3 boys from NYC made me smile, made me laugh and made me think. I'm surprised at my reaction to MCA's passing....I don't know why its different....it just is. I feel like I've lost a life long friend, and honestly can't stop crying. I felt the need to come here and unload. All my love to Adam's family, friends, and of course Mike D and Ad Rock. I still can't comprehend that this has happened. I'm sure like others I expected to see them all into old geezer age like on the Sound of Science Anthology. Rest peacefully, Adam. You made yourself clear.

[JoLovesMCA]

I'm sorry for the intrusion folks, but I have no where else to go to share my feelings. I've been contemplating what I want to say for over a week now and no one in my real life gets it. I came here because I believe you all will appreciate my memories. When I heard that Adam had cancer almost 3 years ago I didn't really think too much of it. He made it sound like no big deal and I treated it as such. I'm not going to sit here and act like the biggest Beastie Boys fan ever because I'm not. I'm ashamed to admit that after Hello Nasty (which I love BTW) I lost touch with the B-boys. I was lucky enough to see them live in 1998 in Philly on the Hello Nasty tour. I will never forget the rotating center stage, and when they played Paul Revere every single person in that arena was on their feet singing along. It was such a wonderful experience. I'm 37 and I started listening to them at age 12. I was knee deep in LTI, PB, CYH & IC all throughout high school and college. I wore Adidas because of them, I still do to this day. I drive Volkswagens because of them. My husband will only eat Carvel ice cream cakes on his birthday because of Cookie Puss. Without even realizing it, these three men impacted our lives greatly. Maybe in a superficial way, but they did none the less. As I said I lost touch with them over the years, life happened, kids, house, job. My musical taste never changed, per say, but I found myself drawn into Tool and all it's counterparts. I did not learn of Adam's humanitarian efforts until after his passing. When I heard he lost his battle with cancer last Friday, my eyes immediately filled with tears. Even now a week later I still cry when I see his face, read a touching article, or listen to their cds. I have rediscovered my love for them. When my husband and I married we joined our cd collection. We have 2 of every album from LTI through Hello Nasty. Without realizing it, MCA impacted my life. Without realizing it, 3 boys from NYC made me smile, made me laugh and made me think. I'm surprised at my reaction to MCA's passing....I don't know why its different....it just is. I feel like I've lost a life long friend, and honestly can't stop crying. I felt the need to come here and unload. All my love to Adam's family, friends, and of course Mike D and Ad Rock. I still can't comprehend that this has happened. I'm sure like others I expected to see them all into old geezer age like on the Sound of Science Anthology. Rest peacefully, Adam. You made yourself clear.

Thanks for sharing your story. I always said that you didn't have to be deep into this fandom to feel the loss. Adam and the Beasties were something special to everybody. Something timeless and apart of all of our lives in some form. I think this is why so many folks are having a hard time accepting that apart of us died with him and the band.

I love reading how this band inspired so many.

[YoungRemy]

welcome carvelcake, beautiful tribute! I love how your hubby prefers Carvel only for his birthday and it inspired your screen name here.

did you know the artist Alex Grey for Tool is the same guy whose piece "Gaia" is featured in the gatefold for Ill Communication?

[Space]

welcome carvelcake, beautiful tribute! I love how your hubby prefers Carvel only for his birthday and it inspired your screen name here.?

2nd

[damodafoca]

Thanks for the link, very nice tribute. Seems like this guy reads in my mind ! Actually, that guy is...me ! ;)

[carvelcake]

welcome carvelcake, beautiful tribute! I love how your hubby prefers Carvel only for his birthday and it inspired your screen name here.

did you know the artist Alex Grey for Tool is the same guy whose piece "Gaia" is featured in the gatefold for Ill Communication?

No I did not know that! I love his work and donated money to Cosm through Tool Arm
Y.

[Mae]

I just wanna pay my respects. He, his music and everything associated with the Beastie Boys had an unbelievable impact on my life. I still can't really wrap my head around it.

[M.C. Guevera]

I say controversy "con-tra-versy" thanks to Mike D. They've even affected how I speak!

No matter how many words I write, there'll never be enough to express how much this hurts.

[Gabriely]

Weird! This really was like losing a friend. Almost 2 weeks and still hurts so bad...

[Presence]

Rest in peace Adam Yauch. Your work has had a profound influence on my musical tastes and sensibilities. I even still have my original Cookie Puss EP.

[MCAadROCKMiKEd7]

I wouldn't be surprised if that tumblr post from Adrock and the Facebook status update from Mike D are the last we hear from them for months.

That's what anyone would think, but think about it more.. They said something to else already, don't you think that they didn't plan on saying anything for a while would say anything so quickly?

Idk maybe it's false hope but that'd be sad if it happened to be the truth.

[b-grrrlie]

This morning at work was going to scan merch, started the computer and it said"handheld"...



:(

[spacemac9000]

I say controversy "con-tra-versy" thanks to Mike D. They've even affected how I speak!

No matter how many words I write, there'll never be enough to express how much this hurts.

funny. me too.

[M.C. Guevera]

A video of "Stand Together" went from 316 views to 6,702 views in one week.

This is probably the most interest people in general have had in the Beastie Boys in *years*.

[M.C. Guevera]

That's what anyone would think, but think about it more.. They said something to else already, don't you think that they didn't plan on saying anything for a while would say anything so quickly?

Idk maybe it's false hope but that'd be sad if it happened to be the truth.

They probably don't feel like talking too much to the public right now. Completely understandable.

What I'm thinking is that MTV will give them a call in August/September to appear at the 2012 Video Music Awards. They'll most definitely be a tribute to the Beastie Boys in the middle of the show, with how much they impacted MTV they'd be fools not to do something, so it would make sense for MTV to want Mike D and Adrock to say something after the video/music tribute is done. Even if it means following some crappy new band or Chris Brown doing a cover of "Fight For Your Right".

[Brass Monk]

So, did Adam's funeral happen already? I read somewhere that it was being delayed because he was a Buddhist and as he was also Jewish they had to work it all out. But that can't be right as he and his wife are Buddhists, so surely his funeral will be 100% Buddhist too?
Great that they kept it all so private and away from the press.


Much respect to DMC but I'm not so sure how in the loop he is/was on the arrangements and its surrounding issues

[spacemac9000]

A video of "Stand Together" went from 316 views to 6,702 views in one week.

This is probably the most interest people in general have had in the Beastie Boys in *years*.

this song is one of their best. amazing song. live at frenchs tavern remix is great too.

[sharonm]

still just absolutely saddened on so many levels. glad i can come here to be a part of a community that understands.

[DthatsME]

I don't know how long I'll feel the need to repeat this but, man... I can't believe it.

[WesleyOHSnaps!]

I don't know how long I'll feel the need to repeat this but, man... I can't believe it.

Your not the only one. I wonder every moment of every day how this could be true.

I'm still so very sad and so very shocked.

[carvelcake]

Today is my Supervisors's birthday. My boss brought in a few boxes of Krispy Kremes. I'm avoiding them like the plague and he keeps asking me why I won't eat one. He won't get it. I just told him I'm stil trying to lose the baby weight. For Pete's fucking sake will some one just finish that box and throw it out already?????!!!!!

[JoLovesMCA]

Today is my Supervisors's birthday. My boss brought in a few boxes of Krispy Kremes. I'm avoiding them like the plague and he keeps asking me why I won't eat one. He won't get it. I just told him I'm stil trying to lose the baby weight. For Pete's fucking sake will some one just finish that box and throw it out already?????!!!!!

Awwwwww. :/ I understand.

[b-grrrlie]

Was just reading a blog someone recommended (about vegans and meateaters...) and then the blogger posted that video of two Chinese college boys acting out Backstreet Boys, the same video that Yauch had posted once on "What are you listening right now" thread on Beastie-Free...........

[Tati Pryor]

Dear community, I read every message and gives me comfort to see how Adam has positively impacted our lives.

I almost do not participate, but I read them (for me is difficult to explain in english)

Their testimony helps to pain of my soul.:(

We are many!
Many of us have been touched by the virtuosity of this wonderful man!
FUERZA MIKE Y ADAM!! (y)

FUERZA A LA BEASTIE NACÍÓN!!! :)

MIL ABRAZOS PARA TODOS!!!! :)

[M.C. Guevera]

I only hope his friends got to say goodbye.

[M.C. Guevera]

Beastie Boy who died 2 weeks ago hailed as pioneer

May 18, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Tragic Beastie Boys rapper Adam Yauch was hailed “a man of colossal talent and charisma” yesterday as New York’s senators vowed to hold a vigil in his memory.

The death of the hip-hop pioneer from lymph cancer a fortnight ago will be officially mourned by the legislature in his home city pausing in silent reflection.

A motion to honour the 47-year-old — better known as “MCA” — was passed at the insistence of state senator Daniel Squadron, who represents the Brooklyn district where Yauch grew up.

In it, the lifelong Beastie Boys fan hailed them for having “helped redefine and rejuvenate a city on the ropes”.

The senator said: “Growing up in New York, listening to the Beastie Boys was as basic as carrying an extra subway token in case of emergency.”

by Wallace McTavish
--http://www.ozzienews.com/music/beastie-boy-who-died-2-weeks-ago-hailed-as-pioneer/

[Tati Pryor]

"May 12

Ok, I have the need to share this with you ... I hope not to disturb them.
On Tuesday, in a meditation I had the image of Adam ... I drove through the streets of NYC, and showed him the grafitties, showed him all the gratitude expressed by his followers, even the sit in front of a laptop ... also led him to what was his house and ... I think he was with his wife and daughter ... but can not remember that part ... It was something special ... he was happy..."

[joeeeeeee666666]

Here is an interview with a musical historian commenting on MCA's death, Where the Beastie Boys should go from here, personal connections, funeral dilemmas and more.


http://youtu.be/jSzW23oEpLM (http://youtu.be/jSzW23oEpLM)

[Space]

^ that is some dumbasses being retarded asses...dont waste a click

[Space]

https://instagr.am/p/K1YtsirND8/media/?size=l
tight

[MCAadROCKMiKEd7]

https://instagr.am/p/K1YtsirND8/media/?size=l
tight

Ohh I like this (:

[Swooziemoonshoe]

I see Kathleen Hanna blogged this great MCA mural with some of his most awesome lyrics:

http://www.kathleenhanna.com/category/blog/

[YoungRemy]

I see Kathleen Hanna blogged this great MCA mural with some of his most awesome lyrics:

http://www.kathleenhanna.com/category/blog/

that is Glen Friedman's piece in West LA. he plans on putting up another one next Monday on sunset Blvd., per his twitter page.

Space, do you know the location of the photo of the last tribute you posted?

[Space]

that is Glen Friedman's piece in West LA. he plans on putting up another one next Monday on sunset Blvd., per his twitter page.

Space, do you know the location of the photo of the last tribute you posted?

Photo: @Ironlak dame “click clack” show with @exileradio

do these werds mean anything to you?

http://xistheweapon.tumblr.com/post/23393510526/ironlak-dame-click-clack-show-with-exileradio

[YoungRemy]

I was asking if this was in LA or Australia perhaps.

yes, very meaningful indeed.

[Space]

I am sorry remy, i meant the "“click clack” show with @exileradio" words, i get in a hurry sometimes....I did a little bit of research and it looks like it is in LA.(y)

[YoungRemy]

(y) i gotcha now looks like Ironlak on Hollywood Blvd.

keep em comin

[laurie_hammy]

I see Kathleen Hanna blogged this great MCA mural with some of his most awesome lyrics:

http://www.kathleenhanna.com/category/blog/

Perfect

[llasaApso]

And it says NEW LIFE on that sign just below the mural, and Buddhists believe they go on to a new life after death! Reincarnation! (y) :D

[markov99]

R.I.P. MCA [m]

[benchillin]

And it says NEW LIFE on that sign just below the mural, and Buddhists believe they go on to a new life after death! Reincarnation! (y) :D

yea mon!(y)

[Bernard Goetz]

And it says NEW LIFE on that sign just below the mural, and Buddhists believe they go on to a new life after death! Reincarnation! (y) :D

Good lookin' out. (y)

[llasaApso]

Good lookin' out. (y)

Somebody somewhere will have a new baby this year and that baby will be laughing and wiggling every time he or she hears the Beastie Boys music being played. :D

[benchillin]

Somebody somewhere will have a new baby this year and that baby will be laughing and wiggling every time he or she hears the Beastie Boys music being played. :D


I think you mean they will conceive/d since his death

[llasaApso]

I think you mean they will conceive/d since his death

Oh yeah! lol! :p I'm no expert on Buddhism!

[Jiberish]

Somebody somewhere will have a new baby this year and that baby will be laughing and wiggling every time he or she hears the Beastie Boys music being played. :D


I nanny for a 6 month old boy. I accidentally taught him how to beat box. Only in that I walk around the house beat boxing to myself. He picked up on it and started doing it back at me.

The day I Yauch passed away I was with the kid. so I played him some of their jams, I think it was Flute Loop. I beat boxed along and he was dancing and then he kind of just stopped and looked at me, then looked at the speakers and turned his head back to me with a huge shit eating grin. I took it as "oh snap man, I get where you got these beats from. Cool shit. Play me more."

so I did.

[iamthemaestro]

Hi there,

I've been meaning to post here during these last couple weeks, but I'm late. Sorry about that, and I don't mean to rehash over sadness or sorrow.

I'm close to 35 and I really began to get into the b-boys during my late teens. Countless times I recall having a f'ed up day at work, or problems in my personal life, yet I could always find happiness with their music. I remember playing "Time to Get Ill" on Friday's at work right around 4-5pm, getting hyped up about going out to have some beers or go over to a friend's house to party it up. Shortly after I got into all of the other albums which had been released at the time.

The first Beasties show I ever attended was in Oakland, back in 1998. Hello Nasty tour, first time MMM toured with them. First time me or my friends got to see the b-boys. So we get there, and we have these seats which were obstructed by the recording cameras. My friends start to complain, and we're told by the cameraman that he will talk to security to see if we can get better seats. After a few minutes he comes back to say there's good news and bad news. Bad news is, no more seats available. Good news is, they can give us general admission tickets. I remember how stoked I was. We got GA tickets and I was RIGHT UP AGAINST the barricade. The Beasties were touring with the rotating stage back then, MMM's group the Skratch Pklz were the headliner. I'll never forget that moment the b-boys came out on the stage, opening the show with "THE MOVE". Never saw a crowd get so excited. Second song was "Sure Shot", the whole crowd started jumping up and down. I had to hold onto the barricade just to keep myself from getting thrown up into the air, lol. It's one of many great Beastie-related memories that is forever engrained in my head.

Anyway, I just want to say Yauch's death troubles me just as much as anyone else. I love the Beastie Boys for everything they've done, fighting the good fight, even when it wasn't the popular thing to do (remember when they asked the prodigy not to play 'smack my bitch up' at the festival they were both playing at?). They have always been the type of guys who never let their egos run rampant like some other celebrities. On the outside, they are a globally known, legendary group that has influenced countless groups and grown a fanbase that transcends generations. On the inside, they were always just three humble old friends who liked to hang out, joke around and make music.

Thanks for everything, Yauch. Long Live the B-Boys. Sean Lennon once said he believed the Beastie Boys to be the Beatles of our generation; I've been thinking back to that quote since Yauch's passing and I think Sean was more accurate than he could have possible known.

Thanks for making the music which has captured countless moments from some crazier days of life, to the life I lead now. Mike D, Ad Rock: Beastie fans got your back 100%. Young and old, from the East to the West.

Sorry for the ramble here, it's hard to articulate so much right now.

[PortlandBGirl]

What can I say that hasn't been said?

@iamthemaestro - I was at that show in Oakland in 1998, it was a great show.

To me, the Beasties define our generation like the Beatles did the 60's. They were together a lot longer though, how many bands can still pack arenas after 25 years? I know they haven't toured recently but of course they could still fill any large arena in the US and probably world wide.

[JoLovesMCA]

I have heard more than one news article say Adam died at 48, or 49. They need to get their shit together.

[fonky pizza]

Oh my goodness!

[Gabriely]

I saw this 5 months ago... Rap then and now:
http://d24w6bsrhbeh9d.cloudfront.net/photo/840279_700b.jpg

[YoungRemy]

that is Glen Friedman's piece in West LA. he plans on putting up another one next Monday on sunset Blvd., per his twitter page.


update: that was by a Brooklyn artist named 'Kaves' using an iconic image of friedman. the same poster will be used for the next one that goes up soon...

[Randetica]

And it says NEW LIFE on that sign just below the mural, and Buddhists believe they go on to a new life after death! Reincarnation! (y) :D

i wouldnt be too surprised if he became the next Dalai Lama :)

[M.C. Guevera]

Two of my Facebook friends have had their phones stolen. All I can think of is, "Ugh. So many assholes in this world. We need more Adam Yauchs."

[llasaApso]

i wouldnt be too surprised if he became the next Dalai Lama :)

(y):):D

[Gabriely]

http://earsucker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/rip-adam-yauch-beastie-boys-statement.jpg

:cool:

[dirtydan11]

Adam Yauch changed the world. His family, especially his daughter, is so lucky to have him. We are so proud of you, MCA. There will never, never, NEVER be anyone like you, except the millions who you inspire everyday. Your legacy is destined to be eternal

[M.C. Guevera]

Dude was one of a kind.

And he was SMART. I don't know if that gets stated enough.

[brooklyndust]

I have been watching old videos of live performances and listening to their albums all week. I still can't believe he's gone.

[Princess1987]

Still seems unreal, you changed so many lives such wonderful talent great full I got to see you guys in concert 2004/Dallas Texas it was a wonderful experience I still remember it all to this day heaven was blessed with another angel one who has lyrics like none other Rip MCA

[cltaylor12]

i wouldnt be too surprised if he became the next Dalai Lama :)

We can only hope. (y)

[JoLovesMCA]

Would Everlast be so dumb to say all of this?

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/arts-entertainment/house-of-pains-everlast-hoping-hell-get-that-much-attention-when-he-dies-2012051026503

[llasaApso]

Would Everlast be so dumb to say all of this?

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/arts-entertainment/house-of-pains-everlast-hoping-hell-get-that-much-attention-when-he-dies-2012051026503

Sounds like a wind up? Did House of Pain ever know the Beasties back in the day?

[dirtydan11]

edited to delete*

[JoLovesMCA]

Sounds like a wind up? Did House of Pain ever know the Beasties back in the day?

I thought it was bogus but then some fans on twitter started getting upset so I thought I'd post here and see if maybe folks know this site... I know the Onion posts bogus stories so maybe this is like that.

House of Pain was on Beasties tour but they were kicked off. There was apparently no hard feelings so that's why I was surprised he'd say that. Has to be fake!

[llasaApso]

I thought it was bogus but then some fans on twitter started getting upset so I thought I'd post here and see if maybe folks know this site... I know the Onion posts bogus stories so maybe this is like that.

House of Pain was on Beasties tour but they were kicked off. There was apparently no hard feelings so that's why I was surprised he'd say that. Has to be fake!

Hmmm, interesting they were kicked off a Beasties tour. :confused: I wonder was there some bad blood there but probably covered up with a 'no hard feelings' statement at the time? If that is the case then he may well have said something sarcastic to prompt this article?

He talks about House of Pain as if they were on the same level as Beastie Boys, but HOP were only ever a one hit wonder band. Meanwhile BBs continued to have sold out stadiums worldwide decade after decade! :cool:

[JoLovesMCA]

Hmmm, interesting they were kicked off a Beasties tour. :confused: I wonder was there some bad blood there but probably covered up with a 'no hard feelings' statement at the time? If that is the case then he may well have said something sarcastic to prompt this article?

He talks about House of Pain as if they were on the same level as Beastie Boys, but HOP were only ever a one hit wonder band. Meanwhile BBs continued to have sold out stadiums worldwide decade after decade! :cool:

This thread will answer it for you.

http://bbs.beastieboys.com/showthread.php?t=96388&highlight=House+of+Pain

Anyway okay didn't want to detour off of Adam. I just didn't want to hate Everlast for no real reason. Alright so fuck him, back to Adam!

[YoungRemy]

The Daily Mash-British satire site offering funny stories on news, politics and sport, an agony aunt column and polls.

other headlines

Science less than a decade away from fully operational printer (The Daily Mash)

Cameron brings back slavery (The Daily Mash)

‘Keep Calm…’ posters actually intensely irritating (The Daily Mash)

Terry dedicates Champions League win to himself (The Daily Mash)

British monarchy ‘needs to be more like Game of Thrones’

the Onion's headline when Adam passed:
Following Death Of Adam Yauch, Grieving China Frees Tibet

both showing respect IMO

[JoLovesMCA]

other headlines



the Onion's headline when Adam passed:


both showing respect IMO

Thanks! I'll tell the fans it was bogus! So its the writer who should be shot.

Even the Onion didn't go there. (y)

[Billy Corbitt]

Would Everlast be so dumb to say all of this?

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/arts-entertainment/house-of-pains-everlast-hoping-hell-get-that-much-attention-when-he-dies-2012051026503


Jo, why didn't you just start a new thread with this...? come on.:eek:

[JoLovesMCA]

Jo, why didn't you just start a new thread with this...? come on.:eek:

It didn't deserve one. I got my answer... we can let it die!!! :cool:

BTW is anybody reading Aura Walker's fb posts? She's sharing a lot of great things about Adam. I think I go to her stories now to help me cope with this. :/

[llasaApso]

It didn't deserve one. I got my answer... we can let it die!!! :cool:

BTW is anybody reading Aura Walker's fb posts? She's sharing a lot of great things about Adam. I think I go to her stories now to help me cope with this. :/

Yes!! I read that story under the pic of her and Adam in 94. Seems like she was maybe his first buddhist girlfriend and a big influence on him spiritually. (And he hated when she wore make up!) :eek: (He would not have liked me. :p)

[JoLovesMCA]

Yes!! I read that story under the pic of her and Adam in 94. Seems like she was maybe his first buddhist girlfriend and a big influence on him spiritually. (And he hated when she wore make up!) :eek: (He would not have liked me. :p)

Yeah her stories really are sweet. (y)

I got a good list of celebrity mentions of Adam's passing. Some I hadn't seen before so thought I would post here for safe keeping.



Jay-Z wrote: "May a great musical pioneer rest in peace. Our prayers go out to his family, as his hip hop family mourns our loss and celebrates his life" at Life + Times.

Eminem said to MTV News: "Adam Yauch brought a lot of positivity into the world and I think it's obvious to anyone how big of an influence the Beastie Boys were on me and so many others. They are trailblazers and pioneers and Adam will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, Mike D, and Ad-Rock."

Chuck D of Public Enemy responded to the sad news through Global Grind, saying: "Adam and the Boys put us on our first tour 25 years and 79 tours ago. They were essential to our beginning, middle and today. Adam especially was unbelievable in our support from then 'til now, even allowing me to induct them into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I consider myself a strong man and my father says be prepared to lose many in your post-50 path of life. Still, I'm a bit teary-eyed leaving this plane. R.I.P. Adam aka MCA."

Rapper Nas commented: "One of my greatest moments in music was when I worked with the Beastie Boys... Now today I'm hearing our brother is gone. I prayed this would not happen... MCA was so cool, man. We had great talks about what it was like for them in the beginning, getting into the rap game. I'll never forget that experience for the rest of my life. MCA is true legend who influenced me. God bless his soul and his loved ones".

On their blog, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs wrote: "MCA. You lived so many lives in your time here. Equal parts Musician, activist, philanthropist, director, producer, and father. You taught us how to be cool while getting older, and showed us how to be caring and how to laugh through the same medium. Who else could be friends with the Dalai Lama and also produce the Bad Brains?"

Meanwhile, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day took to Twitter to remember his friendship with Yauch, writing:
Billie Joe Armstrong @BJAofficial
Lollapalooza94 talked to Yauch almost everyday He was full of wisdom & encouragement for a freaked out kid like I was. Thank you MCA. LoveBJ
4 May 12


The Strokes wrote:
The Strokes@thestrokes
our thoughts are with the family & friends of Adam Yauch. thanks for your inspiration both on the mic & off. #MCA
4 May 12


Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine also paid tribute:
Tom Morello@tmorello
Rip dear Adam Yauch. Words can't express the sadness and loss. Ur humor, talent & gentle soul are just irreplacable. Be at peace brother.
4 May 12


As did Red Hot Chili Peppers's bassist Flea:
Flea@flea333
Prayers and all the love I could ever muster for Adam Yauch. What a beautiful man. God bless his beautiful soul. A class act all the way
4 May 12


Busta Rhymes wrote:
Busta Rhymes@BusaBusss
I can't believe I'm wakin' up 2 Adam "MCA" Yauch is Dead. BEASTIE BOYS Will Forever Be 1 of the BIGGEST inspirations 4 me in music & Life.
4 May 12


While Justin Timberlake said:
Justin Timberlake@jtimberlake
Crushed to hear the news of Adam Yauch's passing. A true pioneer of art. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. #RIPMCA
4 May 12


Weezer said that Yauch was 'inspirational':
Weezer@Weezer
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of the Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch (MCA) a true legend & inspirational to everyone in weezers generation
4 May 12


Rapper Common wrote:
COMMON@common
God Bless the soul of Adam Yauch aka MCA of the Beastie Boys. RIP
4 May 12


And Blink-182’s Travis Barker said the news 'bums me out':
Travis Barker@travisbarker
Rest In Peace Adam Yauch /MCA. 4ever somebody i looked up to & had the pleasure of meeting. Damn this bums me out, we lost one of the best
4 May 12


Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic remembered Yauch not just for his music, but his social activism:
Krist Novoselic@KristNovoselic
Adam Yauch #RIPMCA. Thank you for Sabotage bass riff and many other great grooves. Adam also worked for justice and peace consciousness.
4 May 12


Ryan Adams said:
Ryan Adams@TheRyanAdams
Dear Universe, Please take care of MCA. We wil miss him.
4 May 12


Slash called Yauch 'fucking awesome':
Slash@Slash
Sad day. MCA was fucking awesome. RIP man. We'll miss you very much.
4 May 12


While rapper MC Hammer paid a simpler tribute:
MC HAMMER@MCHammer
R.I.P. Adam Yauch Beastie Boys #RIPMCA
4 May 12


Graham Coxon also kept it simple, saying:
graham coxon@grahamcoxon
not yauch....#RIPMCA
4 May 12


Corey Taylor of Slipknot commented:
Corey fuckin' Taylor@CoreyTaylorRock
The world lost a true legend, and one of the nicest men I've ever met. His name is MCA. RIP Adam Yauch.
4 May 12


Tributes also came pouring in from outside the world of music too, with actor Ben Stiller heralding Yauch's 'integrity':
Ben Stiller@RedHourBen
So sad that Adam Yauch is gone. A truly great musician & filmmaker. He stood for integrity as an artist. What a loss. He was a very good man
4 May 12


Talk show host Jimmy Fallon also praised Yauch's talent as a director:
jimmy fallon@jimmyfallon
So sad to hear of the passing of Adam Yauch. He was a great performer, director, father, humanitarian and New Yorker. #RIPMCA
4 May 12


Even the Occupy Wall Street movement offered their respects:
Occupy Wall Street@OccupyWallSt
Adam Yauch marched with us in November over the Brooklyn Bridge. He was a visionary artist who never lost sight of his community. #RIP
4 May 12

[Randetica]

mos def or whoever posts on his official facebook account posted links to memorial beastie pictures and some of their videos

[RICHARDAGNEW]

I made this tribute video, for the song 'A Year and a Day'. Check it out. Let me know what you think.

http://youtu.be/8jVa_npjyjQ

Rich (Same guy that made the Cooky Puss video).

[benihana]

Goodbye MCA! you were always my favourite beastie ;)

Maaan i haven't logged in here since january 28th 2005 :eek::eek:

holy shit thats so long ago, so much has changed... wish i could go back:(

[TreasureEverywh]

Adam Yauch - full of of internal and external excellence in abundance. An inspiration for sure; I just hope I can go and act on that inspiration like he did.

I was late to properly discover the Beasties, but I'm not going to lose them now.

[Princess1987]

This has been a horrible past month still can't believe your gone I feel like I lost my best friend you were part of my life as a kid, teenager and now as an adult married with kids, your memory will always live on you have inspired me to do as much as i can to make a difference in this world Thankyou to all you have done Rip Mca

[Bernard Goetz]

I never told this story here but this seems like a good a time as any. On Oct. 6, 2004 my older brother Chris (who was my motherfucking hero growing up) lost his battle with brain cancer. On Oct. 9 we laid him to rest on Long Island. I had purchased tickets to see the Beasties at the Garden on Oct. 9 months earlier but obviously wasn't going that night so that I could sit with my family. At around 4PM my best friend came by and said "let's go..." and my family urged me to go as they thought it might make me feel better. So, loaded up on xanax and beer my buddy drove to my apartment down in the Village and we took the train up to 34th st.

I still remember getting a chill when we entered the Garden to the sounds of Sure Shot. It's one thing to see a Beasties show but at the GARDEN? It doesn't get better than that. You all know that the crowd was filming a movie that night and I have a souvenir to always remind me of that snap shot. It is hard to watch the movie but I remember dancing in place and feeling so great and so miserable at the same time. It still makes me feel better and I have no regrets attending the show. Chris would have wanted me to carry on with my plans.

Anyway, sorry to ramble, I am very sad that Adam is gone. I'm sure that mine is just one of thousands of stories where the band brought joy to their fans even in the toughest of situations. R.I.P. Adam

oh did i mention FUCK CANCER

Missed this story the first time through. Thanks for sharing that.

[Kid Presentable]

Missed this story the first time through. Thanks for sharing that.

Yeah I just read through the thread again, yesterday. Full on.

[Jiberish]

Would Everlast be so dumb to say all of this?

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/arts-entertainment/house-of-pains-everlast-hoping-hell-get-that-much-attention-when-he-dies-2012051026503

That was funny.

[beasties#1fan]

Yes!! I read that story under the pic of her and Adam in 94. Seems like she was maybe his first buddhist girlfriend and a big influence on him spiritually. (And he hated when she wore make up!) :eek: (He would not have liked me. :p)

I know when I read that he didn't like when she wore makeup, it made me realize even more how special he is. He's not like other rock stars, obviously but it proves how down to earth he is. I really hope I find someone like him, his wife is a lucky women. (and my heart still and always will go out for dechen and losey)

[JoLovesMCA]

I know when I read that he didn't like when she wore makeup, it made me realize even more how special he is. He's not like other rock stars, obviously but it proves how down to earth he is. I really hope I find someone like him, his wife is a lucky women. (and my heart still and always will go out for dechen and losey)

I feel bad knowing all of this. It's kinda personal, but it really gives us another perspective of him as a person. Aura made it happen so that he'd meet Dechen though.. I find that cool that she got him on that path and he found somebody else that he was just as passionate about. He really loved Aura. Damn! :p

And knowing now those old jackets he wore were Aura's. So cute. It's like some Yauch trivia we are getting from her!

[beasties#1fan]

I feel bad knowing all of this. It's kinda personal, but it really gives us another perspective of him as a person. Aura made it happen so that he'd meet Dechen though.. I find that cool that she got him on that path and he found somebody else that he was just as passionate about. He really loved Aura. Damn! :p

And knowing now those old jackets he wore were Aura's. So cute. It's like some Yauch trivia we are getting from her!
i know what you mean, its so cool of her to reach out to us, and tell fans personal stuff, just to get to know Yauch more.

[InspiredByBBoys]

this shit sucks. I'm 15 so I never actually grew up with them. I was,introduced to my boys in April ladt year by my favorite teacher. I never actually considered losing Adan to cancer and now it kills me. I wish I was born in the 80's because now I'll never see them live...
my MCA tribute:
http://beastielove96.tumblr.com/post/22502833451/restinpeacemca

[venusvenus123]

I think I'm still in denial as I just can't believe the heading of this thread.

I also can't think of anything to say as anything I put into words can't express how much Adam Yauch means to me. :(

My heart hurts.

Big Love to Adam H, Mike D and all their family and friends.

Beastie Boys forever:cool:

Peace.

[Bernard Goetz]

this shit sucks. I'm 15 so I never actually grew up with them. I was,introduced to my boys in April ladt year by my favorite teacher. I never actually considered losing Adan to cancer and now it kills me. I wish I was born in the 80's because now I'll never see them live...
my MCA tribute:
http://beastielove96.tumblr.com/post/22502833451/restinpeacemca

That was beautiful dude.

[Tam_Tam]

I think I'm still in denial as I just can't believe the heading of this thread.

I also can't think of anything to say as anything I put into words can't express how much Adam Yauch means to me. :(

My heart hurts.

Big Love to Adam H, Mike D and all their family and friends.

Beastie Boys forever:cool:

Peace.

Even with all of the billboards, articles, and magazine covers, I still can not believe it. I'll watch a few interviews and I just can not believe he's not here anymore. i think about how hard it is for the fans and can't imagine what his family is dealing with. This just sucks all around.

[InspiredByBBoys]

That was beautiful dude.

Thanks.

[venusvenus123]

Even with all of the billboards, articles, and magazine covers, I still can not believe it. I'll watch a few interviews and I just can not believe he's not here anymore. i think about how hard it is for the fans and can't imagine what his family is dealing with. This just sucks all around.

It's called SUCKITUDE!


:(

[gordonjr]

"He who sees the end from the beginning of time,
looking forward through all the ages,
is, was and always shall be..."

"check the prophetic sections of the pages"

Love you Brother. what a difference you made in the lives of many. enjoy your peacful journey

[Bernard Goetz]

Yauch's verses in "Do It" are outstanding, and underrated. Like:

Well, when I get it into the zone
I'm gonna take it to a place where I'm all alone
Where I got my shit and with my rhyme styles kickin'
My brain is flowing honest like Abe Lincoln
and
I step from minute to minute, lifetime to lifetime
Step from stage to stage to see it all unwind
Slowly but surely I seek to find my mind
And every wall that I face is of my own design

[MCAadROCKMiKEd7]

Yauch's verses in "Do It" are outstanding, and underrated.

I agree!!


Btw, regarding the article:
“Nobody even knows DJ Lethal or Danny Boy from House of Pain and I think you’d say Ad-Rock was the lead in the Beasties. So conceivably it could even be bigger than this MCA deal when I go. Man.”
I always thought Yauch was the lead and stuffs. Thats what Mike D said in his rolling stone interview recently.

[YoungRemy]

Btw, regarding the article:


that wasn't an article.

[llasaApso]

I feel bad knowing all of this. It's kinda personal, but it really gives us another perspective of him as a person. Aura made it happen so that he'd meet Dechen though.. I find that cool that she got him on that path and he found somebody else that he was just as passionate about. He really loved Aura. Damn! :p

And knowing now those old jackets he wore were Aura's. So cute. It's like some Yauch trivia we are getting from her!

What old jackets? Where does she mention that? :eek: I only read the comments under her photograph of him and her on her wall. I see someone has had a go at her for presuming she was the catalyst in turning his life path onto buddhism. :rolleyes:

[JoLovesMCA]

What old jackets? Where does she mention that? :eek: I only read the comments under her photograph of him and her on her wall. I see someone has had a go at her for presuming she was the catalyst in turning his life path onto buddhism. :rolleyes:

She was commenting on our timeline in response to photos that fans were posting of Adam. On the Yauch fb timeline. It's all still there, you just have to scroll down.

She also left a message about this photo. The ring on his finger is hers. :)
http://beastieboysgallery.com/displayimage.php?album=330&pid=2025#top_display_media

[llasaApso]

She was commenting on our timeline in response to photos that fans were posting of Adam. On the Yauch fb timeline. It's all still there, you just have to scroll down.

She also left a message about this photo. The ring on his finger is hers. :)
http://beastieboysgallery.com/displayimage.php?album=330&pid=2025#top_display_media

Oh wow! He was so gorgeous too! I wonder how she met him? Did she say?

[JoLovesMCA]

Oh wow! He was so gorgeous too! I wonder how she met him? Did she say?

Aura Walker Hypnotherapy on facebook. All of her posts are public. ;)

I can't remember how she said they met. I know it was early 80's. I'd have to go back and look myself. If I see it I'll let you know.

[llasaApso]

Aura Walker Hypnotherapy on facebook. All of her posts are public. ;)

I can't remember how she said they met. I know it was early 80's. I'd have to go back and look myself. If I see it I'll let you know.

I will take another look, ta. BTW, I was looking at the 'Fight for your right to party' video on youtube last week and noticed a beautiful asian girl in the video. She is standing at a table with another girl and Mike D at one point. I wonder was that Aura?

[Billy Corbitt]

I will take another look, . I wonder was that Aura?

now you are making me watch that video.lol ;)

[JoLovesMCA]

I will take another look, ta. BTW, I was looking at the 'Fight for your right to party' video on youtube last week and noticed a beautiful asian girl in the video. She is standing at a table with another girl and Mike D at one point. I wonder was that Aura?

Oh I don't think that's her. Aura looked like this back in the day. :cool:

http://beastieboysgallery.com/displayimage.php?album=177&pid=685#top_display_media

[Billy Corbitt]

btw- i haven't found the picture with the jacket and quotes yet, but i am sure you must mean the blue one with the white sleeves...?

[llasaApso]

btw- i haven't found the picture with the jacket and quotes yet, but i am sure you must mean the blue one with the white sleeves...?

i can't even find the fb page!! Is it called Yauch? Or MCA Fan Page? :confused:

[JoLovesMCA]

btw- i haven't found the picture with the jacket and quotes yet, but i am sure you must mean the blue one with the white sleeves...?

Really? It's on the timeline, not where we post the main news but where fans leave messages and photos. Hmmm.... It's this jacket.

http://beastieboysgallery.com/displayimage.php?album=86&pid=1530#top_display_media

I think she said she had to steal it back from him!

Edit: the page is here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Adam-Yauch-MCA-Fan-Page/136702663023540

[llasaApso]

Edit: the page is here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Adam-Yauch-MCA-Fan-Page/136702663023540

Ta and Tally Ho!! :cool:

[gordonjr]

saw this thread about aura walker, checked it out, and found her post interrible taste. here's a quote from her... '"this has definitely been areoccurring role for me to take men to their next level of empowerment. Thosewho pay attention go very far." arrogant thing to believe, much less topublicly announce. for someone who studied at a 'Jedi' school I’m surprised atthe unenlightened nature of that particular pronouncement.

that aside, the 25 year old reminiscing about her turning down his many marriageproposals and basically taking credit for yauchs life. it was self aggrandizing.perhaps appropriate in her circle of peeps if that's how she really feels but to broadcast it on a publicforum is distasteful to say the least. she thinks very highly of herself, whichis fine i suppose. i find it tacky that it was put on a public forum.

we all have our flaws. one of mine is feeling the need to throw in my two cents regarding other behavoir I find crappy, as though i am better than anyone else. I'm working on it.

[llasaApso]

saw this thread about aura walker, checked it out, and found her post interrible taste. here's a quote from her... '"this has definitely been areoccurring role for me to take men to their next level of empowerment. Thosewho pay attention go very far." arrogant thing to believe, much less topublicly announce. for someone who studied at a 'Jedi' school I’m surprised atthe unenlightened nature of that particular pronouncement.

that aside, the 25 year old reminiscing about her turning down his many marriageproposals and basically taking credit for yauchs life. it was self aggrandizing.perhaps appropriate in her circle of peeps if that's how she really feels but to broadcast it on a publicforum is distasteful to say the least. she thinks very highly of herself, whichis fine i suppose. i find it tacky that it was put on a public forum.

we all have our flaws. one of mine is feeling the need to throw in my two cents regarding other behavoir I find crappy, as though i am better than anyone else. I'm working on it.



Yeah, she should probably make her facebook page private if she is gonna talk about all that very personal stuff. Then again, he was a big part of her life back then and she is entitled to talk about him. But yeah......:confused:

[TreasureEverywh]

Tend to agree with Gordon there, it is a little off-putting how she portrays herself. And while that makes me uneasy because her image of herself seems to take away from Yauch, I think at the same time, what do we know, really?

[northernlad]

Not sure where to put this but does anyone here have the original or tagless photo of the pic they used on the current Rolling Stone cover? I'd really appreciate it!

[Shuryno]

That was funny.

Oooh, what a looser... Just kidding , but seriously , has much as I have listen to HOP back then, I could not careless about them now. Never care what happen to them. They were just Irish dudes talking smack ,trying to be black with good sounds.

Beastie are way ahead in term of creation and sounds that have never been even thought up by others. They were always trying to take a step further in their beats. They were not hiphop, they were the Beastie boys, their own style, geniuses for me, most definitely.

Ahhh, shoot , this is not why I'm here, I just think Everlast is SO full of himself. Far away from Adams Yauch mindset. This is why he's so missed, this is why people cry for him. He was just a great man in every way.

Anyway, Today I had a race and dedicated it to MCA. 10 Km with the beasties music on replay!

RIP MCA

[JoLovesMCA]

I can see how some people might think she’s arrogant, but if she was important to Adam then I am sure she had to be a pretty good person. I don’t know her either. To me she’s just somebody nice from his past sharing some of her memories with/about him. I guess not everybody is going to be interested in what she has to say and that’s cool. ;)

Oh and about that photo. I am sure one day I’ll get it. I’m the PHOTO QUEEN!!!!!!!

Check these new photos of Adam that I just added to the gallery. Aren’t they lovely?

http://beastieboysgallery.com/thumbnails.php?album=546

[Tam_Tam]

Check these new photos of Adam that I just added to the gallery. Aren’t they lovely?

http://beastieboysgallery.com/thumbnails.php?album=546

Man, I love him.

[YoungRemy]

Not sure where to put this but does anyone here have the original or tagless photo of the pic they used on the current Rolling Stone cover? I'd really appreciate it!

it's on her front page
http://marinachavez.com/

maybe you can contact her...

regarding the Everlast and HOP posts, I hate to keep harping on this- that was a SATIRE ARTICLE.

Everlast never said those things about Adam.

it was meant to honor and respect the awesomeness that is MCA while kind of exposing others as never being able to hold a candle to someone like Yauch.

[Shuryno]

Well, I'm sure glad you clear it up. I didn't know it was a satire, since I don't know the site, and since English is not my native tongue, I often fail to read between english written lines:rolleyes:.

Fiou, I was pissed, sorry I could not believe someone could say something like that...I guess he did not :o.

RIP MCA

[birdfloatindown]

Found this quote from Mario C, to NME this week, regarding the boys' final recording session:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012/jun/13/beastie-boys-ad-rock

Producer Mario C told NME this week that Yauch had been in the studio up until a few months before he died.

He said: "The guys told me that he wanted to record. So they hung out and did what they used to do – just lay it down and have fun. He would want people to hear it if it was good. I'm not sure what his voice was sounding like at that point. I'm sure the guys would be very tasteful in using anything. If it was supposed to be heard and it's appropriate then it will happen."

[Kayleigh2012]

RIP MCA :( Thankyou for the music

[zakoni]

All that photos, covers, honours or something bring me back to the beginning ...bass guitar, voice or remix...one love-pure love :(

[fandabidoze]

I just wanted to pay my respects to Adam. A beautiful man taken from us far too early. As a fan I feel a sense of loss but I know that is nothing to the pain his friends and family are going through or have been through these past few years.

"Everywhere she dies.
Everywhere I go she dies.
No sunrise, no city square, no lurking beautiful mountain but has her death in it.

The silence of her dying sounds through the carousel of language,
it's a web on which laughter stitches itself.
How can my hand clasp another's when between them is that thick death, that intolerable distance?
She grieves for my grief.
Dying, she tells me that bird dives from the sun, that fish leaps into it.
No crocus is carved more gently than the way her dying shapes my mind.

But I hear, too, the other words, black words that make the sound of soundlessness,
that name the nowhere she is continuously going into.
Ever since she died she can't stop dying.
She makes me her elegy. I am a walking masterpiece, a true fiction of the ugliness of death.
I am her sad music."

by Norman MacCaig

rest in peace Adam and I hope with all my heart your family and friends can in time find some way through their grief and pain.

[Randetica]

this must be such a sad day for yauch's daughter

[YoungRemy]

I've been thinking about Adam all day this Father's Day as well, for his daughter's sake and his own Dad as well who lost his only child...

[Tam_Tam]

I've thought about Losel often today. My mom died at 47 also. The absolute hardest day for me was the first mother's day after she passed. I just remember it physically hurting to breath. I've been praying for Adam's family since his passing but especially for his baby girl today.

[likeman]

It was 4:20am when I saw Q-Tip post saying RIP Yauch. This is the saddest piece of news I have ever heard, theres no way im gonna be able to sleep tonight.

RIP to one of my favorite rappers of ALL time. Still can not believe it. Thoughts go out too all the familys and friends.

Most of all thanks to Yauch for your music being stuck in my head for years an keeping my mind occupied in hard shit times.

I noticed that too!;)

[Retreat]

Guys,

My name is Sid from UK independent brand Retreat. I guess like you all here i am a massive fan of The beasties. ever since my cousin handed me down the cassette of Licensed to Ill back in approx 1988 when I was 13.

They influenced both myself, my wife and my friends when we were growing up.

Check Your Head was my generations SGT Peppers. No one did it like them.

I was utterly shocked when Adam passed away as I always just thought they would be around throughout my life, or until I was old and grey.

As much as I am a fan I never considered releasing a t-shirt design of the boys until approx 3 weeks before Adam passed away.

I created a subtle custom pocket t-shirt design featuring the inlay from Paul's Boutique. These haven't been completed yet as I began on focusing a tribut tee which I finally completed a few weeks back.

The "NEW YAUCH CITY" design has proved to be a huge success.
I decided I was going to donate all profits to both Milarepa and tibetfund.org which is based out of NYC

The idea was to print off 100 tees and to my amazement most of these have SOLD OUT on pre-orders alone yesterday.

I plan on re-printing another batch in a few weeks as this is for such a good cause I figured why not.

Please take a look at the design, they retail at £20 UK pounds
if you like it and want to support two amazing charities please email me at
info@retreatstore.com


Here is a link to my design honouring Adam Yauch

http://www.blog.retreatstore.com/2012/06/adam-mca-yauch-tee.html

Much appreciated
Sid

[Theimportance]

I don't think this has been posted yet...

A wonderful article about MCA and Maurice Sendak (author of Where The Wild Things Are who passed away a few days after MCA).
http://bumslogic.wordpress.com/2012/05/09/where-the-beastie-things-are/

And the new Q issue has a tribute (obituary?). I don't have the issue, just saw a preview online, but hopefully I'll pick it up soon and I scan it. It takes a while for imports to get here though.

[b-grrrlie]

And the new Q issue has a tribute (obituary?). I don't have the issue, just saw a preview online, but hopefully I'll pick it up soon and I scan it. It takes a while for imports to get here though.

Please check the Press section for already scanned articles.

[Bernard Goetz]

Driving around over the weekend listening to Groove Holmes Live vs The Biz, I got halfway through the thought "They should do a live jam like this with Biz again" before reality smacked me - shit.
First time for that. Hopefully the last, but I doubt it.

[Brass Monk]

That was funny.

"I kick you in the ass, that's why you jump around"

[JoLovesMCA]

It's not much but Billy Corgan did mention Yauch again in a new interview.

Q. Before we get into the new album and everything, Adam Yauch's death hit me pretty hard being a big Beastie Boys fan. I know you knew him -- can you share some words on MCA?
A. I certainly don't want to play myself off as a friend, but I did intersect with him, and we had good conversations. We talked about spiritual matters: Tibet and just more pragmatic spirituality. He was a humble, soulful person and I was surprised by that. We all get caught up in that. In rock and roll, you rarely meet truly soulful people. He was very truly one of them.


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jon-chattman/billy-corgan-im-in-smashi_b_1643430.html

[MCA4ever]

It's not much but Billy Corgan did mention Yauch again in a new interview.

Q. Before we get into the new album and everything, Adam Yauch's death hit me pretty hard being a big Beastie Boys fan. I know you knew him -- can you share some words on MCA?
A. I certainly don't want to play myself off as a friend, but I did intersect with him, and we had good conversations. We talked about spiritual matters: Tibet and just more pragmatic spirituality. He was a humble, soulful person and I was surprised by that. We all get caught up in that. In rock and roll, you rarely meet truly soulful people. He was very truly one of them.


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jon-chattman/billy-corgan-im-in-smashi_b_1643430.html
Q.

[MsPacMan]

Amen.

Dave - sorry to be a bother; I tried to private message you but your box is full!

My email is pwr2mca@gmail.com

xoxoSarah

[JoLovesMCA]

Enjoyed reading this about MCA by somebody at Fuse TV. Made me smile thinking about how those three might have been interacting while he was sick. And it made me sad too. :/

http://www.leveledmag.com/2012/05/the-beastie-boys-greatest-legacy-unbreakable-friendship/

[Tam_Tam]

http://www.leveledmag.com/2012/05/the-beastie-boys-greatest-legacy-unbreakable-friendship/

The first four words of that article nearly ended me.

[JoLovesMCA]

The first four words of that article nearly ended me.

I know. And the worst thing about it is that you can paint a picture in your mind and literally just see it all ending... :(

[sab0tage]

Shit.............shouldn't have read that at work. Well written and very emotional to read. RIP MCA

[JoLovesMCA]

Shit.............shouldn't have read that at work. Well written and very emotional to read. RIP MCA

I know............ :(

Where is pollyblogstew? I know it's in german... but I always enjoyed checking other Beastie sites. Are all of the sites going to die out now???? :(:(:(

This is so depressing.

[MrSmiley1]

Saw this today. A few lines made me chuckle. Seems a little late to write a piece about MCA, but whatever. I will take it.

http://www.dmcityview.com/2012/07/12/music/stage.html

[JoLovesMCA]

Saw this today. A few lines made me chuckle. Seems a little late to write a piece about MCA, but whatever. I will take it.

http://www.dmcityview.com/2012/07/12/music/stage.html

Beautiful! I loved it. It's never too late!!!

[K-ren]

Enjoyed reading this about MCA by somebody at Fuse TV. Made me smile thinking about how those three might have been interacting while he was sick. And it made me sad too. :/

http://www.leveledmag.com/2012/05/the-beastie-boys-greatest-legacy-unbreakable-friendship/
that was rough. and beautiful. i have visions/daydreams/call-them-what-you-will of how i imagine the boys are at various times and it's nice to see someone express that so poignantly. and be reminded that i'm not nuts.

[Tam_Tam]

Well I just fucked up and listened to I Don't Know.

[JoLovesMCA]

Well I just fucked up and listened to I Don't Know.

Why! Why would you do that??? I’ve still not listened to the Beasties. I’ve been trying. I’ll get in my car and look at my IPOD and think yes I am gonna do it but then I chicken out. I don’t know will never happen. It just won’t.

[Tam_Tam]

I've been listening to them pretty much nonstop since it happened but not his solo stuff. Then I kind of absentmindedly listened to Namaste and was alright. So I thought I Don't Know wouldn't be so bad either. That shit ended my night. I will not be doing that again.

[gordonjr]

I've been listening to them pretty much nonstop since it happened but not his solo stuff. Then I kind of absentmindedly listened to Namaste and was alright. So I thought I Don't Know wouldn't be so bad either. That shit ended my night. I will not be doing that again.


bump 'stand together' and 'a year and a day'. its kinda solo, his solo words anyways. lol. it'll bring you back around homie

[MCA4ever]

Is that really his personal twitter account?

No, no it is not. Sorry for the misunderstanding. It belongs to someone else.

[YoungRemy]

Adam would have been so impressed to see the Mars Curiosity landing yesterday, while at the same time, the news out of Wisconsin (terrorist hate crimes against the Sikh community- probably because they were mistaken for Muslim people :( ) would have hurt his heart...

are there quotes from Yauch or Adrock from the post 9/11 days when they organized New Yorkers Against Violence? I remember a Sikh man was murdered in the days after 9/11 and I seemed to remember Horovitz speaking out...

the Beastie Boys preached against intolerance before it was cool.

[MCA4ever]

Let's Not Reduce Adam Yauch's Career to a Single Lyric
by Ben Westhoff

http://blogs.laweekly.com/westcoastsound/2012/05/adam_yauch_obituaries_sure_shot.php

A different view of adams legacy & a few pretty cool comments after the article.

[MCA4ever]

20 Great Adam Yauch Moments
By Tom Breihan

http://stereogum.com/1023231/20-great-adam-yauch-moments/franchises/listomania/

[The Ron]

I apologize if this has already been posted, but this is a list of the top Google searches (I'm guessing of 2012) and Yauch made the list at #2

http://lolzparade.com/tech/most-common-google-searches?page=14

[MCA4ever]

Nice fan story and pic of Adam from Rock the Vote 2008

http://trinadlambert.com/2012/08/30/beastieboys/

[spacemac9000]

bump 'stand together' and 'a year and a day'. its kinda solo, his solo words anyways. lol. it'll bring you back around homie

x2

+ Bodhisattva Vow

[Nakniwa]

In my life I've lost both parents and a brother. I will often dream of them and it brings to the forefront all of the grief I usually keep tamped down during the day. Last night was the first time I ever dreamed of someone I never met and did not know and experienced the same type of feelings the dreams of my family do. RIP Adam Yauch, your legacy will never be forgotten.

[TreasureEverywh]

Missed.

[WhoMoi?]

Six months today. :(

Thinking of you, Mr. Hornblower...
You continue to be an inspiration to me in so many ways. This line, especially, is one I refer to often: "Try to keep clear of that hate and spite, so I keep my mind still like the still of night."

What a remarkable human being.

[b-grrrlie]

<3

[MsPacMan]

<3

^

Seconded.

[Tati Pryor]

Pensarte y saber que ya no estás... es triste :( Te extraño Adam <3

[spacemac9000]

Pensarte y saber que ya no estás... es triste :( Te extraño Adam <3

word

[Michelle*s_Farm]

MCA (http://www.jimmahfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/222.jpg)

[willis drummond]

I was watching Style Wars today and it made me think of the excitement I had when I first heard Run DMC and the Fat Boys around 10 yrs old. Then the Beasties came along and musically my life changed. That nostalgia is something the Beasties brought back to me with every record release or NY area show. It still hurts very much losing Yauch. I know it's selfish but I also know I will never experience that excitement and anticipation that the Beasties brought with every release or show. Hope everyone is maintaining.

[MCA4ever]

I was watching Style Wars today and it made me think of the excitement I had when I first heard Run DMC and the Fat Boys around 10 yrs old. Then the Beasties came along and musically my life changed. That nostalgia is something the Beasties brought back to me with every record release or NY area show. It still hurts very much losing Yauch. I know it's selfish but I also know I will never experience that excitement and anticipation that the Beasties brought with every release or show. Hope everyone is maintaining.

:(

[Bernard Goetz]

Watching that Sandy MSG concert the other night, it hit me like a punch in the gut that the Beasties absolutely would've turned shit out on that stage. Sigh.

[spacemac9000]

2013

miss you MCA

[lacubana88]

Saw this thread and can't believe its been almost a year...made me think of Adam aka MCA and his family (without a question family includes the remaining Beasties of the mic). I hope they're all staying uplifted and reminded of the glorious gift he helped give the world. Most importantly, hope their thoughts are filled with all the happy memories they shared with him and not his untimely departure. Blessings to all personally affected.

[MCA4ever]

I'm sure this has been posted before but there is a really nice quote from someone who worked with Adam on a lot of the Tibet stuff.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2012/05/06/152132232/the-beastie-boys-gave-me-my-start-memories-of-adam-yauch


~ "It is an understatement to say that Adam Yauch changed all of our lives because he changed us so completely — through his music, his activism, and his friendship. Because his presence in our lives was so large, so shall be his absence. And also his legacy. - Erin Potts ~

[checkyourprez]

rip adam.

[WesleyOHSnaps!]

RIP Adam Yauch

[ericg]

God i miss adam so much... it still breaks my heart like daily to think of his passing so young. i still just can't believe it. he was so integral in the world! i mean he was the best of the best. i swear, he sed it was a benign cancer, then he was dead. wtf? i can't think of too much that is worse. anyway, can't wait to stroll through the Adam Yauch Park!

[JoLovesMCA]

God i miss adam so much... it still breaks my heart like daily to think of his passing so young. i still just can't believe it. he was so integral in the world! i mean he was the best of the best. i swear, he sed it was a benign cancer, then he was dead. wtf? i can't think of too much that is worse. anyway, can't wait to stroll through the Adam Yauch Park!

I know......It's something that we'll never get use to. :/

[Michelle*s_Farm]

I know......It's something that we'll never get use to. :/

Please get over it. I knew Yauch and I have accepted the fact he is dead. You have no excuse to be on here moaning about your loss.

[Bernard Goetz]

You're an asshole.

[Lyman Zerga]

i dont know if he is an asshole in general but that was an asshole move for sure

[Michelle*s_Farm]

i dont know if he is an asshole in general but that was an asshole move for sure

I might be an asshole, but all I know there is an excellent band that needs to move on and release some fuckin' new music y'all. I am absolutely positive that Yauch would want that and at the same time think I was an asshole. Which I probably am.

[beasties#1fan]

I might be an asshole, but all I know there is an excellent band that needs to move on and release some fuckin' new music y'all. I am absolutely positive that Yauch would want that and at the same time think I was an asshole. Which I probably am.

ugh.
can you please shut up

[JoLovesMCA]

Please get over it. I knew Yauch and I have accepted the fact he is dead. You have no excuse to be on here moaning about your loss.

Go back to your FARM and play with the animals....sounds like you need a vacation.

And stop moaning about NEW music. Mike and Adam will do what they please with the band idiot.

And don't turn a peaceful thread into something negative asshole.

I hate being ugly on the eve of his b-day.... so I shall stop here.

[Rodie]

needs to move on

I really hope this is a tasteless joke (n)

[fonky pizza]

I hate being ugly on the eve of his bidet yo!

:cool:

[Laver1969]

Missing you MCA!!!

[YoungRemy]

and no one can stop the flow from flowin' on
the flow master of disaster with a sound that's gone
I'll take a little shout out to my dad and mom
for bringing me into this world and so on...

i love this lyric. I have declared Root Down as my favorite song in Beastie Boys history

Thank You Adam Yauch

[b-grrrlie]

Missing you MCA!!!
Ditto!

[sharonm]

Still so very sad :(

[Michelle*s_Farm]

It is best to think of Adam as a kind, generous artist who gave much to this troubled world. Do not be sad at his passing, but take pleasure to have been touched by his generous and enlightened soul. This makes me feel better when I get down. Also being altruistic when in a darkened, sad place; rather than taking out frustrations on others. It is a righteous path seldom taken.

[JoLovesMCA]

Love you Adam.

You are missed every single day.

Music is shit without the Beastie Boys and you.

I've been meditating a lot lately and you are right about it.

Namaste.

[Space]

ditto

[Jazz Martian]

I haven't posted on here in years, but this is definitely something I've been meaning to do since I first heard the news. Life's just been insane for me the last few years or so.

Anyways...

Rest in peace Adam (M.C.A.) Yauch. I miss you, and wish you were still with us. I hope to meet you one day. He was a huge influence in my life during many times and (it goes without saying), but just a flat out multifaceted genius.

I always get really sad when I watch Beastie-ography, and how it ends with MCA saying something in Italian? that sounds and give the impression to me like goodbye, or see you later. I don't know. It just hits me hard :(. And it's difficult to see him in Fight For Your Right (Revisited) in the condition that he's in. But it's truly incredible that through all his pain and suffering he was in, during the making of the video, that he created what I consider to be the greatest music video yet made to this day.

I guess this is all I have to say at this time.

[Laver1969]

Miss you Yauch! RIPMCA

[fonky pizza]

Remembering MCA today is a sad day but your spirit supports me always.

:)

[JoLovesMCA]

Thank you for continuing to inspire me to be a better person.

Miss U!

[Realfan]

More than two years just feel like a blink of an eye, we`ll keep you in memory MCA and won`t forget your life`s work.Thank you!

[YoungRemy]

I just read that George Harrison was cremated at a cemetery in LA but his ashes were scattered along holy sites in India, according to Hindu tradition.

I can't help but wonder and ask, and I'm sure I'm not the only curious one to think of such a private and delicate matter, but will we ever hear the outcome of Adam Yauch's final resting place or what happened to his remains?

without assuming anything, it would bring peace to know a similar ceremony and/or tradition was held in Yauch's honor.

[JoLovesMCA]

I just read that George Harrison was cremated at a cemetery in LA but his ashes were scattered along holy sites in India, according to Hindu tradition.

I can't help but wonder and ask, and I'm sure I'm not the only curious one to think of such a private and delicate matter, but will we ever hear the outcome of Adam Yauch's final resting place or what happened to his remains?

without assuming anything, it would bring peace to know a similar ceremony and/or tradition was held in Yauch's honor.

Not sure if we ever will hear about it. I guess it would be up to Dechen to share that unless Adam didn't want it to be known. But you certainly are not alone win wondering about this........

:( Miss U Adam.:(

[The Ron]

Happy Birthday Yauch....gone but not forgotten!

[Laver1969]

RIP Yauch! 50th!

[Documad]

:(

Thanks for some of the best memories I have.

[b-grrrlie]

Miss you! <3

[MIKEtotheD]

Happy 50th Yauch, missing you as always

[DAPPER_DIVERGE]

Hey...I just wanted to thank Adam Yauch for his music, wisdom and positivity on what would've been his 50th birthday. I know that Dechen and Tenzin Losel are very proud for all you did. I've been a fan since I was a kid. MCA's music helped me get through a lot. Thank you for introducing me to Buddhism and teachings of the Dali Lama... It has truly been a lifesaver. I guess you left us so early because your purpose was complete but your altruism is needed much more in your next life... Peace be with you ➰🌾


my artwork/dedication to MCA - http://instagram.com/p/rVfevqCCqU/

Bob Marley was a prophet for the freedom fight
If dancin' prays to the Lord then I will feel alright
I feel a good to play a little music
Tears running down my face 'cause I love to do it

And no one can stop this flow from flowing on
A flow master of disaster with a sound that's gone
I'll take a little shout out to my dad and mom
For bringing me into this world and so on

MCA- Root Down

[WesleyOHSnaps!]

Miss you Yauch. Thank you again, again, and again. Yauch forever.

[Kid Presentable]

Thank you.

[JoLovesMCA]

Hey...I just wanted to thank Adam Yauch for his music, wisdom and positivity on what would've been his 50th birthday. I know that Dechen and Tenzin Losel are very proud for all you did. I've been a fan since I was a kid. MCA's music helped me get through a lot. Thank you for introducing me to Buddhism and teachings of the Dali Lama... It has truly been a lifesaver. I guess you left us so early because your purpose was complete but your altruism is needed much more in your next life... Peace be with you ➰🌾


my artwork/dedication to MCA - http://instagram.com/p/rVfevqCCqU/

Bob Marley was a prophet for the freedom fight
If dancin' prays to the Lord then I will feel alright
I feel a good to play a little music
Tears running down my face 'cause I love to do it

And no one can stop this flow from flowing on
A flow master of disaster with a sound that's gone
I'll take a little shout out to my dad and mom
For bringing me into this world and so on

MCA- Root Down

Amazing job!

I know that Dechen and Tenzin Losel are very proud for all you did.

Oh i am sure they are!!!!! That little girl will grow up to make Adam just as proud.

[abbott]

I hope you live long

[Knuckles]

Thinking about you today, Adam. Peace and Yauchyness forever.

[camo]

I've been listening to some old live shows today. It pains me to know that I'll never attend another Beastie concert ever again - thanks for the memories.

[beasties#1fan]

[QUOTE=camo;1815672 It pains me to know that I'll never attend another Beastie concert ever again [/QUOTE]

that stings everytime...

[Bernard Goetz]

Young dude (mid-20s) checking me out at Whole Foods last week and he noticed my ABA shirt, saying "Yeah, Beastie Boys!" and we talked a bit about them then he said "I just wish I had gotten to see them live" and it struck my chest like a little bolt of lightning. Damn.

[JoLovesMCA]

Yauch you would be proud of me! New hip-hop station in Houston has been playing the Beasties and after THREE years I listened to Brass Monkey from start to finish!

Selfish of me I know to not listen to you guys for so long but I miss you so much.

Anyway, thank you for the music. Miss u!

[Taco Zip]

It's been 3 years today...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVr4UP9ntLs

[b-grrrlie]

It's been 3 years today...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVr4UP9ntLs
:(

</3

[Laver1969]

Miss you Yauchster!

[DJ Pioneer]

It's been 3 years today...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVr4UP9ntLs

Three years? Wow, time flies. MCA's legacy lives on!

[JoLovesMCA]

Miss you Adam! Always.

[MIKEtotheD]

Can't believe it's been three years.
Miss you, Adam.

[sharonm]

Just got back from NYC, went to Adam Yauch Park. I don't know what to say but just still so sad and gutted by Adam's death. No words still.

[spacemac9000]

its been over 10 years since I started posting on this message board and way over 20 years since I became a die hard beastie fan.

man I feel old.

As my life evolves the Beasties continue to have a different context in my world - not any worse just different.

I will never forget how important they were to me when I was younger and how much my connection with them helped shape my identity and helped me through some hard times.

not to mention dope concerts, making beastie remixes, and briefly meeting them.

It is sad to think MCA is not here. I hope the boys put something together. They are all so creative. Would be cool. Either way Beastie Boys Rule.

[Michelle*s_Farm]

Great image (http://s31.postimg.org/o795jclrv/IMG_8482.jpg) of a young Adam Yauch, much higher resolution than the old one I posted. Enjoy.

[camo]

That's a great photo. Thanks for sharing.

[JoLovesMCA]

Thank you for being a constant inspiration in my life MCA. Thinking of you always.

[NicRN77]

miss ya, Yauch. 😢

[b-grrrlie]

<3

[Taco Zip]

4 years...

[Laver1969]

RIPMCA

[Micodin]

RIP Yauch. You are missed.

[paulb]

RIP MCA, we miss you.

[freetibet]

"But time flies when you're (not) having fun"... 4 years, damn!

[Micodin]

This world could really use you right about now.

I miss you Yauch.

[NicRN77]

Five years gone. Damn. We miss you, Yauch. 💜💜💜

[Michelle*s_Farm]

Adam Yauch (https://s23.postimg.org/5jnznt8iz/18199367_1276652219097934_541620448406291349_n.jpg ) was a positive force in music and politics. His legacy of nonviolent activism and artistic contributions will be remembered for generations.

[Laver1969]

Miss you Yauch!

[freetibet]

How about some "stuff from the vault" release? Time flies:(

[b-grrrlie]

Yauchie, auchie in my heart, still... :'( :(
💜💜💜

[KENNY GUIDO]

I was at uncle Guiseppes the other day and the kid behind the counter had a tag that read "Mike d". I say to him "so, this is where you went after the Beasties broke up" he laughed and said he gets lots of mentions in regards to the Beastie boys. I then began to tell him that the Beasties used to come to massapequa to see thier doctor about 25 years ago". He didn't seem to care.

[MIKEtotheD]

Cannot put into words how much you are missed, Yauch. Eternally grateful to have grown up with you to look up to. (y)

[Bernard Goetz]

Robert Plant backstage at Live Aid in Philly in 1985 - check out Yauch on the far right:
https://68.media.tumblr.com/e720fa0f8d86346e31ee7126aecde3cc/tumblr_inline_nrc64mkVXc1r3yq8d_1280.jpg

Never knew he was there. Obv he must've been taken the trip w/Run DMC. Looks cool as hell, of course.