Date of Birth: August 5, 1964
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Date of Death: May 4, 2012
Biography
Adam Nathaniel Yauch, better known by his stage name MCA, was an American musician, rapper, songwriter, and filmmaker. Born in Brooklyn, New York City, Yauch was one of the founding members of the hip-hop group Beastie Boys. He formed the group in 1978 with Mike D (Michael Diamond) and Ad-Rock (Adam Horovitz), and they went on to become pioneers of the genre, blending punk rock, hip-hop, and funk into a unique sound that broke new ground in the music industry. Yauch was not only a talented musician but also a dedicated activist. He was a practicing Buddhist and an advocate for Tibetan independence, founding the Milarepa Fund to support the cause. Additionally, he directed many of the Beastie Boys’ music videos and concert films under the pseudonym Nathanial Hörnblowér. His work extended to producing and directing the 2008 basketball documentary “Gunnin’ for That #1 Spot.”
5 Interesting Facts about Adam Yauch
1. Adam Yauch taught himself to play the bass guitar before forming the Beastie Boys.
2. He directed the Beastie Boys’ concert film “Awesome; I Fuckin’ Shot That!” using footage filmed by fans.
3. Yauch was instrumental in organizing the Tibetan Freedom Concerts, which were some of the largest benefit concerts since Live Aid.
4. He was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Beastie Boys in 2012.
5. Yauch was known for his deep gravelly voice, which contrasted with the higher-pitched voices of his bandmates.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Adam Yauch
1. “I think every person has the ability to affect change… through our every thought, our every word, the way that we interact with other people.”
2. “It’s really the way that we think about others and the world; that’s where all this begins.”
3. “I want to say a little something that’s long overdue, the disrespect to women has got to be through.”
4. “I think we all have light within us. It’s just a matter of finding it, and knowing how to keep it lit.”
5. “Music is really great, it has such a positive influence on the world.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Adam Yauch’s highest net worth was estimated to be around $75 million.
Children
Adam Yauch had one daughter, Tenzin Losel Yauch, born in 1998, with his wife Dechen Wangdu.
Relevant Links
1. [Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – Beastie Boys](https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/beastie-boys
2. [Milarepa Fund](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milarepa_Fund
3. [Beastie Boys Official Website](https://www.beastieboys.com/
4. [Adam Yauch’s Filmography on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0946935/
