[JoLovesMCA]

Originally Posted by llasaApso

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!) (He would not have liked me. )

Yeah her stories really are sweet.

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