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Monday, July 20, 2009

Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch Diagnosed With Cancer

Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys, who raps as MCA, has been diagnosed with cancer. The rapper and film director - he helmed the 2008 hoops movie Gunnin' For That #1 Spot - has a tumor in his salivary gland. The Beasties have pushed back the scheduled Sept. 15 release of their new studio album Hot Sauce Committee, and cancelled all of their tour dates, including high profile headlining gigs such as the All Points West festival July 31 in Jersey City. On a video he recorded with fellow Beastie Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz - who correctly points out to Yauch "it's not funny" - that's posted on the band's website, Yauch said that the cancer had been caught early, and he would be operated on next week. Here's the clip:
Posted by Dan Deluca @ 3:30 PM  Permalink | File Under: Hip Hop | | News | 3 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:43 PM, 07/20/2009
    Man, the hits just keep on coming. "Get Well Fella"
    — sillybilly
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:23 AM, 07/25/2009
    Adam Yauch has assured fans that the cancer is highly treatable. But he assured the fans that they will release their latest record and play some shows. Yauch, also known as MCA in the group, is the bands' bass player and was one of the earliest members before they switched to hip hop from punk. It was announced on July 20th that the upcoming album and tour from legendary rock/rap group the Beastie Boys will have to be postponed, so that member Adam Yauch can begin treatment for cancer. Adam Yauch was diagnosed with cancer of the parotid gland, one of the saliva glands. It isn't terribly serious, but it does require treatment. Let's hope Adam Yauch has a swift and successful recovery. Find out more about Adam Yauch on http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2009/07/20/adam-yauch-cancer-beastie-boys/
    — Owen U
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About Dan DeLuca
Dan Deluca is the music critic for the Philadelphia Inquirer.

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