Monday, May 7, 2012

R.I.P. MCA (Beastie Boys)

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I know I'm a little late with this one (afk all weekend) but I had to post something about this.

Last week, Adam Yauch aka MCA of the Bestie Boys passed away after a three year battle with cancer. He was 47 years old.

I was never a rabid Beastie Boys devotee, but they made such a HUGE musical impact over the course of their career, even a casual fan like myself can't help but stumble over the news of MCA's passing.

I've been listening to a lot of Beastie Boys online this weekend. Lots of memories/nostalgia washing over me. I'm sharing their video for "Intergalatic" today. Takes me back to 1998, sitting at the lunch tables in 8th grade with my friends looking through the CD booklet for Hello Nasty. Not only is this probably my favorite Beastie Boys song, but MCA directed the video himself.


 R.I.P. sir. You will be missed.
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15 comments:

  1. OutcastMay 7, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    It's seriously great of you to post a memorial for MCA buddy, 47 is way too young in my opinion for anybody to die so the news of his passing is horrible news to me as well. Like you I was never overly into the Beastie Boys but they did make some great music, I love Sabotage a lot.

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  2. ShockgrubzMay 7, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    I'm so glad they got inducted to the hall of fame before he died. He will always have a license to ill.

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  3. mamtcMay 7, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    yeah, he did sound good and 47 is just too young to die. RIP.

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  4. MarkMay 7, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    The music video was indeed pretty fun. I did hear about his passing. It's always sad when someone, especially an artist, dies so young.

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  5. Pat HattMay 7, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    Not the biggest fan, but yeah can't deny the influence and way to young to die as well.

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  6. D4May 7, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    It still bums me out, man.. I didn't know he directed the video. That's an interesting detail.

    R.I.P.

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  7. BaurMay 7, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    Rip he will be missed

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  8. Generally DisgruntledMay 7, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    Poured several out for him, kept the jukebox at the bar loaded with Beastie Boys for well over an hour and a half saturday night. RIP

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  9. UnknownMay 7, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    I grew up listening to the Beasties.

    RIP MCA

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  10. Mai YangMay 7, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    oh! I never heard of this. he's young at 47 :( such a great loss indeed :(

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  11. AdamMay 7, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    I'm glad he's getting a lot of a raves in his memory. I love the beastie boys

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  12. RMay 8, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    Bad news...RIP

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  13. CopyboyMay 8, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    An amazing peace loving talent that will be missed.

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  14. ZombieMay 8, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    I was pretty bummed out to hear that he died...

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  15. BerserculesMay 8, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    I'm sad to hear of his passing. I still love to listen to So What'cha want on my computer!

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