Adam Yauch
American musician (1964–2012)
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Adam Yauch
Adam Yauch, also known as MCA, was an American rapper, bass player, and filmmaker. He was born on August 5, 1964, in Brooklyn, New York City, and passed away on May 4, 2012. Yauch was a founding member of the legendary hip hop group Beastie Boys. In addition to his musical contributions, he directed many of the band's music videos and took on promotional photography under the pseudonym Nathaniel Hörnblowér. Yauch also founded Oscilloscope Laboratories, an independent film production and distribution company based in New York City. He actively supported the Tibetan independence movement and organized the Tibetan Freedom Concert. Yauch's life was tragically cut short by parotid cancer, leading to the disbandment of Beastie Boys.
Adam Yauch ranks #3,010 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 1.8. Adam Yauch peaked at #3,249 of all time (Apr 18 - May 17, 2020). Adam Yauch ranks #3,642 over the past 365 days.
