Adam Yauch attends the premiere of "The Social Network" on Sept. 24, 2010, in New York.
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(CBS/AP) Adam Yauch of the hip-hop trio the Beastie Boys has died. He was 47.
"We at Silva Artist Management are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of our friend and client, Adam Yauch," the group's management said in a statement.
The band's publicist said Yauch died Friday morning in New York.
Yauch, who was known as MCA in the group, had been in treatment for cancer. He was diagnosed with cancer in his parotid gland and lymph node in 2009.
At the time, Yauch expressed hope it was "very treatable," but his illness caused the group to cancel shows and delayed the release of its 2011 album, "Hot Sauce Committee, Pt. 2."
The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April, but Yauch was unable to attend. The band has not performed together live since 2009.
Yauch helped co-found the band with Mike "Mike D" Diamond and Adam "AdRock" Horowitz in 1979.The group was deemed innovative for its mash-up of punk and hip-hop. It released its first album "Licensed to Ill" on Simmons' label, Def Jam Records.
"Our prayers go out to the family of Adam and the entire Beastie Boys crew," Simmons' site, the Global Grind, wrote.
I in no way encourage people to capitalize on someones death, and I feel honored to have been on stage for this performance, but I cant help but point out the irony of me (who's held onto this for 5 years) deciding to sell it 2 days before Adams death. Its one of those things that I myself wont appreciate, but if anyone is interested, I have an ongoing sale for one of their set list from Virgin Fest in Baltimore 2007
I really do appreciate what Adam has done for music and I really did post this just 2 days prior to his death, with no knowledge of his illness. I feel terrible hes gone, but I feel I should offer this to any one whos interested.
Beastie Boys played a variety of music. And now and days, Rock N Roll Hall of Fame is not looking at just Rock N Roll, they are looking at all music. Sorry to admit it but hip - hop is music rather you like it or not. My question is, what the hell was GNR in it. Alot of better bands out there that has been making music way before GNR and still making music, but not inducted? GNR was good back in the late 80's early 90's however, with most of the original band gone, Axl isn't kicking it. RIP MCA
hip-hop is music, even if a lot of it is made from sampling music made by others and re-editing it. It's derivative in some respects, but not in all...
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I really do appreciate what Adam has done for music and I really did post this just 2 days prior to his death, with no knowledge of his illness. I feel terrible hes gone, but I feel I should offer this to any one whos interested.
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by chuckt123456 May 4, 2012 3:04 PM EDT
a legend