Rest In Peace Adam Yauch!

Adam Nathaniel Yauch, known by his stage name MCA, was an American rapper, songwriter, and film director. He was born on August 5, 1964 and died on May 4, 2012. Adam was best known as a founding member of hip hop trio the Beastie Boys (formed in 1979 in New York City). Sometimes he worked under the pseudonym Nathanial Hörnblowér. Yauch founded Oscilloscope Laboratories, an independent film production and distribution company based in New York City. He was a practising Buddhist and was involved in the Tibetan independence movement. Adam also organized the Tibetan Freedom Concert. Check out the entire Beastie Boys discography