Beastie Boy and film producer Adam Yauch (MCA) has passed away

By Alex Maidy

Posted 14 years ago

Last Updated on August 5, 2021

It is a sad day for music fans around the world as MCA (aka Adam Yauch), founding member of The Beastie Boys, has passed away at the age of 47.

The Beastie Boys were a seminal rap group who also explored other genres including punk rock and jazz. They were well known for their longevity having spanned four decades as a group. Their signature music videos brought a very cinematic quality that was absent from many videos at the time. Spike Jonze worked closely with the Beastie Boys and directed their most recognizable videos.

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Yauch was also the founder of Oscillioscope Laboratories, a film production company that released several highly acclaimed independent films, including WENDY AND LUCY, THE MESSENGER, HOWL, MEEK’S CUTOFF, RARE EXPORTS: A CHRISTMAS TALE, WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN, EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP and BELLFLOWER.

Oscillioscope released the following statement: “We are deeply, deeply saddened by the passing of Adam Yauch – an amazing leader, a dear friend and an incredible human being. Today we are heartbroken at Oscilloscope as we take in this awful news and our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. Adam’s legacy will remain a driving force at Oscilloscope – his indomitable spirit and his great passion for film, people, and hard work – always with a sense of humor and a lot of heart.”

Growing up at the height of the Beastie Boys popularity, their music is a soundtrack for my childhood. I have already received dozens of emails and texts from friends who are shocked by this passing. Much like when Michael Jackson died, I expect a revival in popularity for the band’s music. Yauch will be sorely missed by his fans. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to his family and bandmates.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

About the Author

Alex Maidy

TV Critic / Columnist

6,414 Articles Published Started writing in 2012

Favorite Movies: Being There, The Shining, The Royal Tenenbaums, Suspiria, Seven, North By read more Northwest, Citizen Kane, The Monster Squad, Begotten, Fight Club, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Army of Darkness, Children of Men, Blade Runner, The Big Lebowski, Casino, Pi, Dumb and Dumber, The 400 Blows, Small Change, Bonnie & Clyde, Cool Hand Luke, Moulin Rouge, Gangs of New York, Shallow Grave, The Rock, The Incredibles, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, The Gate, Prince of Darkness, Oldboy, The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings, The Tree of Life, The Exorcist III, Midnight Special

Likes: To piss you off, unpopular opinions, the novels of Stephen King, read more obscure bands that even hipsters dont know, things that go boom, Reeses Pieces, Cate Blanchett, reading paper books, watching people falling down, a good jump scare, listening to a full album in one sitting, rooting for the underdog, red band trailers, rare steaks, cool beer labels, smooth whisky, properly proportioned image files, top ten lists, VHS tapes, and actually scary movies

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