Adam Yauch - 1964-2012

[YoungRemy]

been mourning and grieving this awful news all day and all night.

one Adam Yauch story-

I was working with a youth group and they were taking group ice skating lessons at Chelsea Piers. I was freeskating around the rink and lo and behold, Adam was doing the same.his daughter was taking a private lesson.

this was post 9-11 NYC. it was a Friday in March 2003. In A World Gone Mad had just been released on the band's official website that very week.

I skated around the rink a couple of times after spotting him and I stopped and called a friend on my cell phone- I was really nervous! I had always hoped to bump into a Beastie Boy on the streets of NYC, but man, this was Adam. MCA in the flesh just going solo around an ice rink.

after building up the nerve, I just skated right up to him, said "Hey Adam" and extended my hand for a handshake. I went right into to telling him that I loved the new track (this was their first new song release in quite some time) and to keep doing what they were doing. he was so kind and genuine.

the next Friday, it was the same story all over again. this time he gave me the old head nod and showed me approval for what I was doing- he saw I was trying my best to supervise these rugrats and keep my composure talking to one of my idols, heroes, legends...

we said what's up again and went about our own business.

he was such an amazing and loving father.

[FLO MASTER]

Originally Posted by YoungRemy

been mourning and grieving this awful news all day and all night.

one Adam Yauch story-

I was working with a youth group and they were taking group ice skating lessons at Chelsea Piers. I was freeskating around the rink and lo and behold, Adam was doing the same.his daughter was taking a private lesson.

this was post 9-11 NYC. it was a Friday in March 2003. In A World Gone Mad had just been released on the band's official website that very week.

I skated around the rink a couple of times after spotting him and I stopped and called a friend on my cell phone- I was really nervous! I had always hoped to bump into a Beastie Boy on the streets of NYC, but man, this was Adam. MCA in the flesh just going solo around an ice rink.

after building up the nerve, I just skated right up to him, said "Hey Adam" and extended my hand for a handshake. I went right into to telling him that I loved the new track (this was their first new song release in quite some time) and to keep doing what they were doing. he was so kind and genuine.

the next Friday, it was the same story all over again. this time he gave me the old head nod and showed me approval for what I was doing- he saw I was trying my best to supervise these rugrats and keep my composure talking to one of my idols, heroes, legends...

we said what's up again and went about our own business.

he was such an amazing and loving father.

[chechina]

I wish I had something that could possibly be a fitting tribute to him. I'm just so, so sad that he's gone. My sympathies to his family, the other Beasties and his friends.

[b-grrrlie]

Originally Posted by tpk

changed it.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by K-ren

My son, Noah (who I wanted to name Adam, but my husband wouldnt have it), loves the Beastie Boys. I was in the car explaining to him that Yauch had died which led to a long conversation about death and dying and people not coming back once they are gone. Then we turned up one of our favorite Bboys tunes after which the four year-old profoundly tells me: "Mommy, him voice is still alive" ....well said, Noah. Peace out, my man

Sometimes the kids say the best things!

I have been totally numb all day, was supposed to work, but couldn't do anything, been sitting by my computer, going through photos and videos, crying every now and then and been horrified the amount of stuff that has turned up on eBay, horrible T-shirts and "autographed" photos. One record shop that was selling Paul's Boutique color vinyl box for $99 a month ago want $250 for it now...

There's gonna be a hugest full moon tonight so guess I won't get any sleep tonight either...

[Documad]

I'm so thankful for all of you who are posting your thoughts and stories. I still can't do it.

[JasonP]

Originally Posted by YoungRemy

been mourning and grieving this awful news all day and all night.

one Adam Yauch story-

I was working with a youth group and they were taking group ice skating lessons at Chelsea Piers. I was freeskating around the rink and lo and behold, Adam was doing the same.his daughter was taking a private lesson.

this was post 9-11 NYC. it was a Friday in March 2003. In A World Gone Mad had just been released on the band's official website that very week.

I skated around the rink a couple of times after spotting him and I stopped and called a friend on my cell phone- I was really nervous! I had always hoped to bump into a Beastie Boy on the streets of NYC, but man, this was Adam. MCA in the flesh just going solo around an ice rink.

after building up the nerve, I just skated right up to him, said "Hey Adam" and extended my hand for a handshake. I went right into to telling him that I loved the new track (this was their first new song release in quite some time) and to keep doing what they were doing. he was so kind and genuine.

the next Friday, it was the same story all over again. this time he gave me the old head nod and showed me approval for what I was doing- he saw I was trying my best to supervise these rugrats and keep my composure talking to one of my idols, heroes, legends...

we said what's up again and went about our own business.

he was such an amazing and loving father.

Man, these stories are gut wrenching. But I love learning more about the kind of man he was.

[laurie_hammy]

Originally Posted by YoungRemy

been mourning and grieving this awful news all day and all night.

one Adam Yauch story-

I was working with a youth group and they were taking group ice skating lessons at Chelsea Piers. I was freeskating around the rink and lo and behold, Adam was doing the same.his daughter was taking a private lesson.

this was post 9-11 NYC. it was a Friday in March 2003. In A World Gone Mad had just been released on the band's official website that very week.

I skated around the rink a couple of times after spotting him and I stopped and called a friend on my cell phone- I was really nervous! I had always hoped to bump into a Beastie Boy on the streets of NYC, but man, this was Adam. MCA in the flesh just going solo around an ice rink.

after building up the nerve, I just skated right up to him, said "Hey Adam" and extended my hand for a handshake. I went right into to telling him that I loved the new track (this was their first new song release in quite some time) and to keep doing what they were doing. he was so kind and genuine.

the next Friday, it was the same story all over again. this time he gave me the old head nod and showed me approval for what I was doing- he saw I was trying my best to supervise these rugrats and keep my composure talking to one of my idols, heroes, legends...

we said what's up again and went about our own business.

he was such an amazing and loving father.

Amazing. Yet another perfect thing about Adam. He was just so 100% modest an normal. I can almost see his exact face with that head nod. What a guy.

[pshabi]

Originally Posted by YoungRemy

been mourning and grieving this awful news all day and all night.

one Adam Yauch story-

I was working with a youth group and they were taking group ice skating lessons at Chelsea Piers. I was freeskating around the rink and lo and behold, Adam was doing the same.his daughter was taking a private lesson.

this was post 9-11 NYC. it was a Friday in March 2003. In A World Gone Mad had just been released on the band's official website that very week.

I skated around the rink a couple of times after spotting him and I stopped and called a friend on my cell phone- I was really nervous! I had always hoped to bump into a Beastie Boy on the streets of NYC, but man, this was Adam. MCA in the flesh just going solo around an ice rink.

after building up the nerve, I just skated right up to him, said "Hey Adam" and extended my hand for a handshake. I went right into to telling him that I loved the new track (this was their first new song release in quite some time) and to keep doing what they were doing. he was so kind and genuine.

the next Friday, it was the same story all over again. this time he gave me the old head nod and showed me approval for what I was doing- he saw I was trying my best to supervise these rugrats and keep my composure talking to one of my idols, heroes, legends...

we said what's up again and went about our own business.

he was such an amazing and loving father.

That's awesome. My favorite memory is from a show in Miami at Crobar during VMA weekend. It was August and TT5B had just dropped. They did a 45 minute all hip-hop set. 21+ show on a stage that was waist high with a single velvet rope and no security. I was dapping all 3 of them the entire show. It was amazing.

Anyway, the beginning of Open Letter starts and when the beat drops I just threw up a peace sign, held it there, and began bobbing my head. It just felt right. It was my way of showing the boys that I understood the vibe of that track.

Yauch made eye contact with me and gave me that same nod you got Jeremy, the "Yauch Nod." Head kind of half-cocked, like he was agreeing with me.....acknowledging me, saying, "I feel ya man." Never forget it.

[Tzar]

Originally Posted by pshabi

Anyway, the beginning of Open Letter starts and when the beat drops I just threw up a peace sign, held it there, and began bobbing my head. It just felt right. It was my way of showing the boys that I understood the vibe of that track.

Yauch made eye contact with me and gave me that same nod you got Jeremy, the "Yauch Nod." Head kind of half-cocked, like he was agreeing with me.....acknowledging me, saying, "I feel ya man." Never forget it.

my yauch story also ties with open letter; i was front row for their perth round of big day out; i was obviously going nuts the whole show, rapping every line with. during a chorus, yauch was right in front of me, staring back and rapping the chorus with me with that signature 3-finger gesture pointed at me... i'll never forget that. fuckin' dope.