A look back at the life of influential rapper Adam “MCA” Yauch of the Beastie Boys
The Life and Career of Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch, 1964-2012
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The Beastie Boys were originally a hardcore punk group but began experimenting with hip-hop; they released their first album, Licensed to Ill, in 1986. Here, the trio perform on stage in 1987
