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Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch (1965-2012)

281x211Adam Yauch, one of the founding members of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rap trio the Beastie Boys, died today (May 4) at the age of 47 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

The news was announced on the GlobalGrind website, which is run by Def Jam Records co-founder Russell Simmons, the man who signed the Beasties to their first label deal. "GlobalGrind is confirming this very sad news," read the post. "One of our heroes, Adam Yauch aka MCA of the Beastie Boys has passed this morning after a long bout with cancer. Our prayers go out to the family of Adam and the entire Beastie Boys crew."

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Posted on May 04, 2012 in HOT TOPICS, HOT TUNES |

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One of our heroes, Adam Yauch aka MCA of the Beastie Boys has passed this morning after a long bout with cancer. Our prayers go out to the family of Adam and the entire Beastie Boys crew."

Posted by: MastLists | January 07, 2013 at 12:00 AM

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