Adam Yauch - 1964-2012

[Shadrach]

It's been two days and it still doesn't seem real. I had posted this somewhere else, but now that I can, I have to repost it in the place it belongs (I'm still just as teared up as the first time)

I will never forget Lollapalooza 1994 in Philadelphia, when Yauch brough out Tibetan Monks from the Yellow Hat Sect to begin the day with some beautiful chanting. I was 17 years old. I can remember his face (I will never, ever forget) as some ignorant and disrespectful fans threw water bottles at the monks. I always wanted to write a letter of apology to Yauch, on behalf of Philadelphia, and to also thank him for introducing me to the struggles of Tibet, with eventually led to my interest in Buddhism and the Dharma. I can honestly say that in addition to being the soundtrack of my life, starting at 8, to the Beastie Boys, espeically Adam Yauch, I owe a debt that can never be repaid. May Adam find a most positive rebirth, and even though we never met, I thank him from the bottom of my heart for the beautiful path he helped set me upon, just by being a postitive influence and role model. I promise that I will continue to use "Bodhisattva Vow" as my mantra. And to the Beastie Boys, you always were and always will be more than a band to me, you are a way of life.

[Late-Night Lion]

Originally Posted by Shadrach

It's been two days and it still doesn't seem real. I had posted this somewhere else, but now that I can, I have to repost it in the place it belongs (I'm still just as teared up as the first time)

I will never forget Lollapalooza 1994 in Philadelphia, when Yauch brough out Tibetan Monks from the Yellow Hat Sect to begin the day with some beautiful chanting. I was 17 years old. I can remember his face (I will never, ever forget) as some ignorant and disrespectful fans threw water bottles at the monks. I always wanted to write a letter of apology to Yauch, on behalf of Philadelphia, and to also thank him for introducing me to the struggles of Tibet, with eventually led to my interest in Buddhism and the Dharma. I can honestly say that in addition to being the soundtrack of my life, starting at 8, to the Beastie Boys, espeically Adam Yauch, I owe a debt that can never be repaid. May Adam find a most positive rebirth, and even though we never met, I thank him from the bottom of my heart for the beautiful path he helped set me upon, just by being a postitive influence and role model. I promise that I will continue to use "Bodhisattva Vow" as my mantra. And to the Beastie Boys, you always were and always will be more than a band to me, you are a way of life.

Well said, and that's what makes this so hard for all of us. They weren't just a band, they really were a way of life and shaped us all as we grew up. Adam is an amazing role model that I aspire to be more like with each passing day.

[M|X|Y]

i think it hasnt been mentioned, but SNL put up a picture of yauch (1964-2012) at the end of weekend update.

i don't think i've ever seen that on SNL. quite an honor

[Tati Pryor]

Domingo 6 de mayo de 2012.
Ayer no pude escribir, poque el llanto está a flor de piel, porque el corazón me duele. Pero hoy siento la necesidad de escribirte.
Mi Adam:
La foto que dejo hoy refleja lo que siento. Quiero abrazarte mi Adam, fuerte …sentir tu calor. Por qué tenía que pasar esto.
Es devastador ¿Por qué? Siento una rabia…rabia porque es eras muy joven, porque estoy segura que tenías mucho que entregar…sé que en esa creativa cabecita debieron existir un sin número de ideas. No es justo…
Universo!!!, explícame ¿cómo pudo pasar esto? ¿Por qué te llevas a una persona tan hermosa?
Imagina, yo llegando del trabajo, feliz porque esa tarde continuaría ayudando a buscar más Yauchers para el PWR 2MCA!! :’( Por qué mi Adam…
Yo nunca creí que esto ocurriría. Estaba segura que pronto sabríamos noticas de usted y nos diría: ESTOY LIBRE DE CÁNCER!
Son tantas las preguntas, es tanta la impotencia. ¿Sufriste mucho Adam?
Siendo tú una persona tan sabia, sabrías contestarme :’(
¿Quieres que te cuente algo? Yo tenía un sueño, una esperanza… en unos años más tú y tus amigos vendrían al Festival de Viña del Mar, yo estaría ahí y todo Chile se enteraría de quién es The Beastie Boys!! ^^ ¿Ahora qué hago?
Si bien yo no fui una fan de de ustedes desde hace años, como he leído de personas que te admiran desde que son adolescentes y que han coleccionado mil cosas sobre ustedes, yo tengo algo mucho más valioso: tu esencia.
Cambiaste mi manera de ver la vida, de las cosas que creía… tu ejemplo como persona me llena en todos los niveles y me ha invitado a ser como usted.
Sé que el conocerte llegó en el momento adecuado, de eso estoy segura. Fue una tarde de viernes cuando vi por el VH1 un video…y me digo: voy a buscar en youtube esa canción. Y todo comenzó. Por supuesto yo sabía quiénes eran ustedes, pero jamás me habían llamado tanto la atención.
Leí que tu mamá decía que tuviste una gran vida. Eso es verdad. De seguro yo no viviré ni la mitad de todo lo que usted hizo. Pero la pena es muy grande.
Pienso en tu señora y en tu hija. Me alegra saber que compartiste tu vida con una hermosa, inteligente y maravillosa mujer. Y espero que tu niñita sepa quién era su padre y cuán importante eras para cientos de personas.
Espero que cuando yo esté más vieja, tenga noticas de Losel…noticas sobre su talento y yo diga, wow…me recuerda a su padre, al sr. Adam Yauch!! El sr. del apellido que se pronuncia de manera extraña ^^ El sr. que entregó tanto, que me enseñó tanto, que hizo de mi vida algo mejor.
Sabes? la pena es tan grande que recuerdo lo que viví cuando mi padre falleció…eso ocurría hace 10 años, lo que he sufrido desde este viernes es similar a lo que sentí por mi papá. Yo no había descubierto lo importante que eras para mí.
He pensado en tus polerones, tus zapatos, tu anillo, tu pelito hermosamente gris, tu barba, tus gestos, tu voz, tus ojitos y tu maravillosa sonrisa. Eras mi Sol Adam, mi Solcito lindo.
¿Puedo pedirte un favor? Abrázame, abrázame fuerte Adam!
Mi Sol, te quiero. Abrázame fuerte. Mis pensamientos están contigo siempre y por siempre. Prometo esforzarme por hacer que las nuevas generaciones se enteren de quién fue Adam Yauch. Lo prometo. ^^
“si habito en tu memoria no estaré solo” (Benedetti)
Un viernes 4 de mayo se fue mi Sol… mayo nuevamente se lleva a alguien querido e importante en mi vida.
Abrázame fuerte Adam, te quiero.
Nunca pensé que diría esto:
Buen viaje mi Adam, mi niño lindo, hasta siempre!!!!
Namaste (F)

[easy 3]

I haven't been able to get online for a couple of days so just wanted to come on here and offer my sincere condolences to everyone - Yauch's family, Diamond, Horovitz and all the fans. Really sad loss. Tragically young. Really hoped they'd be able to continue to tour someday.

Rest in Peace Adam. Huge thanks. Peace and love to all.

[pm0ney]

All of these tributes from every person in the public eye, and not one negative comment just goes to show what everyone on here knew all along. Everyone loves the fucking Beastie Boys. They were/are just the coolest motherfuckers EVER.

This still hurts so bad. Ugh.

[benchillin]

Originally Posted by Shadrach

It's been two days and it still doesn't seem real. I had posted this somewhere else, but now that I can, I have to repost it in the place it belongs (I'm still just as teared up as the first time)

I will never forget Lollapalooza 1994 in Philadelphia, when Yauch brough out Tibetan Monks from the Yellow Hat Sect to begin the day with some beautiful chanting. I was 17 years old. I can remember his face (I will never, ever forget) as some ignorant and disrespectful fans threw water bottles at the monks. I always wanted to write a letter of apology to Yauch, on behalf of Philadelphia, and to also thank him for introducing me to the struggles of Tibet, with eventually led to my interest in Buddhism and the Dharma. I can honestly say that in addition to being the soundtrack of my life, starting at 8, to the Beastie Boys, espeically Adam Yauch, I owe a debt that can never be repaid. May Adam find a most positive rebirth, and even though we never met, I thank him from the bottom of my heart for the beautiful path he helped set me upon, just by being a postitive influence and role model. I promise that I will continue to use "Bodhisattva Vow" as my mantra. And to the Beastie Boys, you always were and always will be more than a band to me, you are a way of life.

thanks for refreshing a great memory , yea i saw him before at Lollapalooza 1994 also with the monks. (but in Houston)

[Howie C]

I felt so sick when I heard the news about Adam. The Beasties are, and always will be a massive part of my life.
So pleased I got to see them 4 times live, wish it had been more.
The only thing that makes this easier right now is that I just got my new-born son home after 7 weeks in hospital, otherwise I'm pretty sure there would be tears flowing.
Peace and much love to the Beasties family.

[Shuryno]

What a F*?$ up week-end!

My condolence to the family and Friends of Adam Yauch! As a fan since I was 12 years old, in 1987 , I feel sadden and no words can really express it. This is the first time in my life I actually feel like crying for an artist death.

I hope Adam had a chance to have some sense of closure with his family. We will never forget you and your memory will live on your chef d'oeuvres.We will keep your memory alive.


...One day , we shall all be one

R.I.P!