This really is sad news, such an awesome band, a very fond memory was there gig in Bham a good few years ago, moshpit was brutal, broke my nose during Sabotage........RIP Adam.
Just heard. I knew he had cancer but it still came as a shock. I saw them at Lollapalooza back in the 90s. Best show ever. Check your Head and Paul's Boutique are still 2 of my favorite albums.
"Pass me the scalpel, I'll make an incision
I'll cut off the part of your brain that does the bitching
Put it in formaldehyde and put it on the shelf
And you can show it to your friends and say that's my old self"
"I want to say a little something that's long overdue
The disrespect to women has got to be through
To all the mothers and sisters and the wives and friends
I want to offer my love and respect to the end"
"If you can feel what I'm feeling then it's a musical masterpiece
If you can hear what I'm dealing with then that's cool at least
What's running through my mind comes through in my walk
True feelings are shown from the way that I talk"
Just heard the news. Really sad to hear this as MCA was my favourite of the Beastie Boys. I remember when they performed "Fight for your Right" on the Joan Rivers Show in 1987 (86?). Damn. He was only 47.
"Sabotage" is easily my favourite BB song and video.