Beastie Boy dies from Cancer

It was a sad day yesterday when one of rap´s greatest icons died at age 47 – Beastie Boy Adam “MCA” Yauch who was diagnosed with a tumour in his salivary gland in 2009, joined the hall of fame in the great beyond.  

Back in 1987 I was a huge fan of the Beastie Boys and followed them round the UK with my friend Katie, including the infamous riot gig in Liverpool (I was hardly ever so scared in my life, even though we were backstage with the crew!).  I count myself lucky to have met Adam and the boys and their friends and crew who travelled with them back then and had a great time at their gigs.  

All I can say is rest in peace MCA, you were a fantastic inspiration to generations of young rappers and artists, and will, no doubt, continue to be….

A photo from one of the gigs in 1987 of my friend Katie and me (on right) with Adam.