Adam Yauch
American musician (1964–2012) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Adam Nathaniel Yauch (/jaʊk/ YOWK; August 5, 1964 – May 4, 2012), also known by the stage name MCA,[2] was an American rapper, bassist, filmmaker and a founding member of the hip hop group Beastie Boys. Besides his musical work, he also directed many of the band's music videos and did much of their promotional photography, often using the pseudonym Nathanial Hörnblowér for such work.
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Birth name | Adam Nathaniel Yauch |
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Born | (1964-08-05)August 5, 1964 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
Died | May 4, 2012(2012-05-04) (aged 47) Manhattan, New York City, U.S.[1] |
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Years active | 1979–2012 |
Formerly of | Beastie Boys |
Website | beastieboys |
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Yauch founded Oscilloscope Laboratories, an independent film production and distribution company based in New York City. As a Buddhist, he was involved in the Tibetan independence movement and organized the Tibetan Freedom Concert.[3] He died in 2012 from parotid cancer,[4] after which Beastie Boys disbanded.