Adam Yauch Musical artist

Adam Nathaniel Yauch (pronounced /ˈjaʊk/; August 5, 1964 – May 4, 2012) was an American rapper, musician, film director, and human rights activist. He was best known as a founding member of the hip hop group Beastie Boys. He was frequently known by his stage name, MCA, and sometimes worked under the pseudonym Nathanial Hörnblowér.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.

Personal facts

Adam Yauch
Alias (AKA)
Abednego
Bloach
MCA
Nathanial Hörnblowér
Birth dateAugust 05, 1964
Birth place
New York City , Brooklyn , New York
Date of deathMay 04, 2012
Place of death
New York City , Brooklyn , New York

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Musical artist

Career started1979
Career ended2012
associated musical artist
Beastie Boys
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Alternative hip hop
Hardcore punk
Hip hop music
Rap rock
instrument
Bass guitar
Master of ceremonies
record label
Capitol Records
Def Jam Recordings
Grand Royal

Adam Yauch on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.beastieboys.com
  2. http://www.ifc.com/film/film-news/2008/06/adam-yauch-on-gunnin-for-that.php
  3. http://www.shambhalasun.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2106&Itemid=0
  4. http://www.thelifefiles.com/thelife-sports-adam-mca-yauch-of-the-beastie-boys-talks-basketball
  5. http://www.villagevoice.com/slideshow/adam-yauch-park-opens-in-brooklyn-to-honor-mca-39492937