Adam Yauch - 1964-2012

[Nicodemus]

I wouldn't be who I am today if I hadn't stumbled across LTI at the age of ten in '86. Beasties have been my soundtrack and will continue to be.

RIP Yauch

[bobster]

thanks yauch for the soundtrack of my youth and for still being my favourite band now I'm 36 and for putting the fun into music. today was the day hip hop died but the beastie boys music will be around forever.

such a sad loss

[OldSkoolGirl]

My heart breaks... this day hurts. My thoughts and prayers and love are with Mike and Adam and their families, and of course with Adam's wife and daughter... MCA my friend, you made this world a better place. Thanks for all of the motivation and inspiration, and for sharing your incredible gift... I pray you have found peace - namaste.

[kanderer]

The man I am today is in part because of Yauch. RIP MCA.

[pshabi]

Yauch and the Beastie Boys have influenced my taste in music, my sense of style, and my outlook on life. Yauch's attitude and personality has influenced me for the better, making me a happier person and a more productive human being.

The music and shows brought great joy to my life and provided me with a LIFETIME of memories and many friendships that I otherwise would not have had. My heart goes out to Yauch's family and loved ones. My chest aches and my eyes well up with tears as I type.

RIP MC ADAM YAUCH. You have left your mark, my man!

[QueenAdrock]

I, like many others here, have been profoundly touched by Adam Yauch through the years. This is devastating news and is so hard to comprehend. Love to the Adam, Mike, Dechen, and Tenzin. My heart is breaking.

[JtCann]

Wow so sad, such a loss thanks for all the memories I'll have them forever!

[rubyraks]

I've never been devastated by any celebrity's passing, never close to tears, but adam's passing is the first.

I've grown up with the boys. Only a few years off their's. From high school to college to marriage to children. I've seen them many times in many different venues, mostly nyc, big/small, tours/charities/causes.

When they were partying, I was right there with them. When they realized there were bigger concerns, I was there. Families, check.

I can't think of any artists that have had as profound an effect as the beasties, Adam Yauch especially. RIP MCA you will never be forgotten.

[JoLovesMCA]

I haven't been able to really think of the right words to say with so many emotions running through me right now. Instead of making it about me and rambling on incoherently I just want to say my heart and my prayers go out to Dechen, Losel, Mike and Horovitz and everybody so close to him. If it's hard on us I can't imagine the pain and sadness they are feeling. Mike and Adam stay strong for Yauch. We are here for you!

[Darko]

As sad as it is to lose Adam, I know I will continue listening to the Beastie Boys for the rest of my life so he'll always be there.

[BBboy20]

-_-

[Beastie911]

Unbelievable...

Thought things might not be going well when he didn't attend the RNRHOF induction but was hoping it was just a blip in his treatment...

Will miss so much about him --- the sense of humor that shone through the lyrics and videos, the voice that made me love Beastie Boys, the generosity of his time spent on these boards, his innovation with oscilloscope, the brilliance of the music and sampling...

Thoughts and prayers to his family and everyone he touched with his music and his kindness...

I'll really miss you...