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“We Can’t Make New Music,” Says Beastie Boys’ Mike D

Since the passing of Adam “MCA” Yaunch back in 2012, the future of The Beastie Boys had been questionable at best. However, it now seems written in stone. “We have not been able to tour since “MCA,” Adam Yaunch, died,” said founding member Michael “Mike D” Diamond last week as he represented the group during […]

Blink-182 Perform “Give Me One Good Reason” Live

Blink-182 were filmed performing their song “Give Me One Good Reason” live in Manchester, England at the Apollo. The performance was simple but shows the band have not lost their step. The song comes off of the group’s 2001 release, Take Off Your Pants And Jacket, through MCA Records. Please watch Blink-182 perform “Give Me […]

Beastie Boys’ Adam Horovitz Talks About Losing Adam Yauch

On May 4 the world lost a great man and musician in Beastie Boys’ own Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch when he lost his battle to cancer. Today, Adam ‘Ad Rock’ Horovitz has opened up to Rolling Stone about the life that MCA led, his drive and determination, and everything that made him special. This is truly […]

Adam “MCA” Yauch Honored by New York State Senate

In honor of the late, influential hip-hop pioneer Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys, State Senator Daniel Squadron wrote up J4637-2011; a resolution to recognize Yauch’s cultural contributions to the state of New York. We’ll keep our fingers crossed for a nation-wide “MCA Day”. Meanwhile, you can view a video of the ceremony as well […]

Ad-Rock Comments On The Death Of Adam “MCA” Yauch

The music world is still in a state of shock after it was discovered that Beastie Boys’ Adam “MCA” Yauch had passed away at the young age of 47. Please read a short message from Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz by simply looking below and let UTG know how the Beastie Boys impacted your life over the […]

WATCH: Coldplay Covers “Fight For Your Right” By The Beastie Boys

In light of Beastie Boy founding member Adam “MCA” Yauch’s death, countless artists have been reaching out in support of the group and the family and friends of the rapper. One of those bands is Coldplay who took it upon themselves to perform a Beastie Boy classic live at their concert at the Hollywood Bowl on […]

Beastie Boy overcomes Cancer

Adam Yauch (MCA) of the Beastie Boys was recently reported as being free of cancer according to his interview! What a great piece of news for the day. We all wish him the best.

MCA post surgery

Beastie Boys member Adam “MCA” Yauch is recovering from a recent surgery that removed a cancerous tumor in his parotid (salivary) gland. Yauch released a statement revealing that the lengthy surgery took place last week, to remove the tumor from his left gland was a success. “I’m pretty well detoxed from the anesthesia that they […]

MCA says he has cancer

Beastie Boys member “MCA” has announced that he has cancer, which he says is treatable. The longtime member of the legendary group says he was diagnosed last weeek as having a cancerous tumer in his left parotid (salivary) gland but it was caught early and is localized in one area. The cancer will require surgery […]