Shepard Fairey & Glen E. Friedman MCA Tribute (Los Angeles)

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It’s been just under a month since the passing of legendary artist/musician Adam Yauch (MCA) of the Beastie Boys and the tributes have been popping up around the world. Recently Shepard Fairey put up several tribute pieces around the Los Angeles area that utilize iconic counterculture photographer Glen E. Friedman’s shot of the band with the words “Posse In Effect, R.I.P. MCA 1964-2012.” 

R.I.P. Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys

A very, very sad day as news comes in that legendary Beastie Boys MC Adam Yauch, aka MCA, has passed away due to cancer. He was 47 years old. The Beastie Boys are one of the most important and influential hip-hop groups of all time, just recently being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. Adam most certainly left his mark on this planet and will be sorely missed.

Throwback Thursday's: Beastie Boys – The Late Show With Joan Rivers (Jan 15 1987)

The Beastie Boys are always good for a Throwback Thursday, they have such a long and rich history with many phases worth returning to. One such period was the License To Ill era, a very different Beastie Boys than that of the 90’s and on. This week we are sharing a performance by the rappers on The Late Show with Joan Rivers circa January 15, 1987. The young Beasties perform “Fight for Your Right” and have a chat with host and legendary comedian Joan Rivers, the whole thing is a car wreck but in the best possible way. Seems like everyone had a blast doing this.