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Adam Yauch Park Officially Dedicated in Honor of Beastie Boys Musician in Brooklyn Heights

Chad Childers — Sat, 04 May 2013 17:30:02 +0000

This weekend will be rife with memories of late Beastie Boys musician Adam Yauch and the celebration of his life began Friday (May 3) in Brooklyn Heights, New York where the park where he played as a kid was officially named Adam Yauch Park in his honor. Today (May 4) officially marks the one-year anniversary of his death and there has been a movement over the last year to rename the Palmetto Playground in honor of the man also known as MCA.

Late Beastie Boy Adam Yauch to Be Honored With 2nd Annual 'MCA Day,' Playground Renaming

Chad Childers — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:34:50 +0000

Last year, fans still in shock from the death of influential Beastie Boys rapper Adam Yauch gathered together in New York's Union Square to share their memories of the late emcee, and this year the second annual 'MCA Day' is set to take place in Brooklyn to salute Yauch's memory.

Beastie Boys Releasing Memoir in 2015

Gina Vespa — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:17:52 +0000

Beastie Boys have signed a deal to release a memoir, the New York Times reports. The still-untitled book celebrates the band’s history and aesthetic, as documented by surviving members Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz and Mike “Mike D” Diamond.

Beastie Boys Want Sampling Lawsuit Dismissed

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 19:19:30 +0000

The Beastie Boys want the lawsuit laid at their doorstep by Trouble Funk dropped. The go-go band claims that the group illegally utilized samples from their music on 'Licensed to Ill' and 'Paul's Boutique,' which were the Beasties' first two records. The Beasties, on the other hand, think Trouble Funk are full of it and grasping at straws.

GWAR's Oderus Urungus Joins Cancer Bats Onstage for Cover of Beastie Boys' 'Sabotage'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:30:40 +0000

It still doesn't seem real that Beastie Boys member Adam 'MCA' Yauch passed away earlier this year. As a part of one of modern music's most definitive group, the man was an innovator of the highest order. There has been countless tributes paid to MCA since his death, and the latest homage was delivered with style by GWAR front-thing Oderus Urungus and current tourmates Cancer Bats, as they came together for a performance of the Beastie Boys classic 'Sabotage.'

Beastie Boy Adam Yauch's Will Forbids Use of His Music in Ads

Gina Vespa — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 03:13:59 +0000

The advertising industry is known for using music to its advantage, but Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch has prohibited the use of his creative material in such a way. The will of the Beastie Boys member – who passed away on May 4 of cancer – was filed earlier this week (on Aug. 7) in the Manhattan Surrogate Court, and it conveys his firm wishes on the matter.

Beastie Boys Sue Monster Energy Drink for Copyright Infringement

Joe Robinson — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 21:55:07 +0000

That didn’t take long. Yesterday (Aug. 9), late Beastie Boys rapper Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch‘s last will and testiment was publicly revealed to contain a clause banning his music being used in any advertisements, and now E! reports that Mike D, Ad-Rock and the estate of the late Yauch sued Monster Energy Corp. on Tuesday for copyright infringement.

Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch May Have Brooklyn Park Renamed in His Honor

Chad Childers — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:00:39 +0000

The tributes keep coming in for late Beastie Boys emcee Adam Yauch. Just last weekend, ‘MCA Day‘ took place in New York’s Union Square, while the state’s senators took a moment to recognize Yauch on the floor with a resolution recognizing his musical and philanthropic accomplishments. Billboard reports that the residents of Brooklyn have now started a Facebook petition to have the city’s Squibb Park renamed in honor of Yauch, who grew up in Brooklyn Heights.

Beastie Boys' Adam Horovitz Reacts to Death of Adam Yauch

Joe Robinson — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:45:31 +0000

Tributes have been pouring in from around the globe following Friday’s (May 4) death of Beastie Boy Adam “MCA” Yauch, and bandmate Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz has been extremely moved by all of them. In an entry on the Beastie Boys’ blog posted Sunday night, Horovitz took time to show his appreciation to his friends and family during his time of mourning and thank everybody for all the respect shown to Yauch following the sad news of his passing after a three-year battle with cancer.

10 Beastie Boys Lyrics That Every Guy Should Live By

Chris Illuminati — Mon, 07 May 2012 09:00:45 +0000

Adam “MCA” Yauch, a member of the influential and legendary New York rap group the Beastie Boys passed away today at the age of 47. MCA leaves behind not only a nation of hardcore fans, but a legacy of music that will love on for generations.

Watch the Roots, Kid Rock and Travie McCoy Perform Beastie Boys Medley at Rock Hall Induction

Joe Robinson — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:30:30 +0000

They can’t, they don’t and they won’t stop — and then they did stop.

Nobody can fill the extra-large Adidas sneakers favored by the Beastie Boys, but the Roots, Kid Rock and Travie McCoy of the Gym Class Heroes nobly did their best last month when the B-Boys were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. Adam “MCA” Yauch called in sick at the 11th hour — Yauch’s mom later revealed he was admitted into the hospital that very night as he continued to battle cancer, a battle that sadly ended Friday (May 4) when Yauch passed away at the age of 47.

Adam Yauch – Aspen's Crush of the Night

Aspen — Sat, 05 May 2012 01:50:09 +0000

Today we lost a legend in the music world. I always loved the Beastie Boys and grew up listening to them. Today I am upset to say he died fighting cancer at the age of 47. So tonight it’s only right that I remember him in his glory. He’s my crush of the night. Adam [...]

Rockers React to Beastie Boy Adam 'MCA' Yauch's Death on Twitter

Joe Robinson — Sat, 05 May 2012 00:12:00 +0000

Sad news swept the Internet Friday (May 4) with the death of Beastie Boys rapper Adam “MCA” Yauch at the age of 47. Of course many artists immediately took to Twitter to send their condolences and pay their respects, and below is a sampling of what they had to say. Be sure to keep checking back because we will keep adding to this list — we expect there to be tons of tweets from artists. MCA was a very popular and much beloved man.

Tipper Gore Cringing With Fear In Her Shoulder Pads Over The Beastie Boys On Oprah In 1986 [VIDEO]

Dalton Castle — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:01:40 +0000

Today we lost a member of the iconic group the Beastie Boys but its good to look back at the way they influenced the world in the late 80s. Adam “MCA” Yauch passed away after a long battle with cancer. The Beasties Boys have been around for what seems like forever. Pissing off people like [...]

Beastie Boys Adam 'MCA' Yauch Has Died

BJ Ragone — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:21:26 +0000

Sad news out of the music world. Beastie Boys co-founder Adam Yauch has lost his battle with cancer and passed away at age 47. In 2009, Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch was diagnosed with cancer. It was thought that he had beaten it, but it came back not to long ago. After a long hard battle with [...]

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys Inducted Into Rock Hall

Joe Robinson — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:14:40 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Beastie Boys and Green Day kept the five-and-a-half-hour Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions party hopping last night (April 14) at the Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio. The show, which sold out, also brought in a full house of fans around the corner at the actual Rock Hall, which was having its own party showing the concert on various screens throughout the Museum.

Beastie Boys Honor Family, New York City At Rock Hall Induction Ceremony

Olivia Langley — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 11:00:43 +0000

The Beastie Boys’ Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction was appropriately raucous, although somewhat bittersweet: Although Ad-Rock (Adam Horovitz), Mike D (Michael Diamond) and their long-time DJ Mix Master Mike appeared at the ceremony, Adam Yauch (aka MCA) was unable to attend. No reason was given for his absence; however, Yauch has battled cancer [...]

Joan Jett, Guns N' Roses and Beastie Boys Among Rock Hall of Fame Nominees [PICTURES]

Jeff Giles — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:17:58 +0000

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has mailed out the ballots for its 27th annual list of potential inductees, leaving it to the organization’s 500 voters to pick the winners from an eclectic group that includes first-time nominees as well as returning contenders.

Newly eligible artists who made this year’s cut include Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Guns N’ Roses, Heart, and Eric B. & Rakim, while the Beastie Boys, Donna Summer, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are among the veteran hopefuls.

New Beastie Boys "Don't Play No Games That I Can't Win" – NSFW [VIDEO]

JMrozek — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:50:53 +0000

It’s another strange and lengthy piece, that makes you think your watching Robot Chicken. It’s interesting though. And it kind of makes you wonder the Beasties next move is. I don’t know what it could be, but something about these short film like videos makes me think that they will be doing more than music soon. “Don’t [...]

Big New Rock Releases Out Today

WQBK — Tue, 03 May 2011 15:09:54 +0000

As we head into the summer season, some big new releases in the rock world are out today. Your CD collection will not be complete unless you have these records. Out today are the new albums from , Beastie Boys, Poison, Shinedown and Sixx: AM.