Adam Yauch

Adam Nathaniel Yauch (/jaʊk/ YOWK; August 5, 1964 – May 4, 2012), also known by the stage name MCA, 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 Nathaniel Hörnblowér for such work.

Adam Yauch
Yauch in 2007
Background information
Birth nameAdam Nathaniel Yauch
Also known as
  • MC Adam
  • MCA
  • Nathanial Hörnblowér
  • Bloach
  • Abednego
Born(1964-08-05)August 5, 1964
New York City, U.S.
DiedMay 4, 2012(2012-05-04) (aged 47)
New York City, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • rapper
  • songwriter
  • filmmaker
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • bass
Years active1979–2012
Formerly ofBeastie Boys
Websitebeastieboys.com

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. He died in 2012 from parotid cancer, after which Beastie Boys disbanded.

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