Adam Yauch - 1964-2012

[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]

Originally Posted by 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!

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]

Originally Posted by Randetica

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

[Gabriely]

http://earsucker.com/wp-content/uplo...-statement.jpg

[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]

Originally Posted by Randetica

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

We can only hope.

[JoLovesMCA]

Would Everlast be so dumb to say all of this?

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/a...-2012051026503

[llasaApso]

Originally Posted by JoLovesMCA

Would Everlast be so dumb to say all of this?

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/a...-2012051026503

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

[dirtydan11]

edited to delete*

[JoLovesMCA]

Originally Posted by llasaApso

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]

Originally Posted by JoLovesMCA

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. 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!

[JoLovesMCA]

Originally Posted by llasaApso

Hmmm, interesting they were kicked off a Beasties tour. 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!

This thread will answer it for you.

http://bbs.beastieboys.com/showthrea...=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

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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]

Originally Posted by YoungRemy

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.

[Billy Corbitt]

Originally Posted by JoLovesMCA

Would Everlast be so dumb to say all of this?

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/a...-2012051026503

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

[JoLovesMCA]

Originally Posted by Billy Corbitt

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

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

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]

Originally Posted by JoLovesMCA

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

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!) (He would not have liked me. )

[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

[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

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]

Originally Posted by nypb

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]

Originally Posted by Bernard Goetz

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

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

[Jiberish]

Originally Posted by JoLovesMCA

Would Everlast be so dumb to say all of this?

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/a...-2012051026503

That was funny.