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Ad-Rock and Mike D to pen Beastie Boys memoir
A new history of the Beastie Boys is in the works, penned by the band's surviving members. As The New York Times report, the tome will arrive in 2015 through Random House offshoot Spielgel &a [...]
“A man of colossal talent and charisma”: Adam Yauch is honoured by the New York State Senate
“A man of colossal talent and charisma”: Adam Yauch is honoured by the New York State Senate
18th May 2012 • 
Two weeks after his untimely passing, tributes for Adam 'MCA' Yauch continue to pour in from unexpected quarters. The Beastie Boys MC died on May 4 after a battle with salivary gla [...]
Watch a previously unaired Beastie Boys performance on a boat on the East River
Watch a previously unaired Beastie Boys performance on a boat on the East River
7th May 2012 • 
In late Autumn, 2004, The Beastie Boys filmed a performance of 'The New Style', from their debut album Licensed to Ill, on a boat in NYC's East River. Designed to take place on the third series [...]
Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch’s cause of death confirmed as cancer, Beastie Boys’ website makes official statement
Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch’s cause of death confirmed as cancer, Beastie Boys’ website makes official statement
4th May 2012 • 
Earlier today, Adam Yauch, best known as MCA from legendary hip-hop group the Beastie Boys, was confirmed dead. It was suspected (well, pretty much assumed), but not confirmed that his death wa [...]

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