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More MCA Murals And Tributes Spotted Around NYC
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John Del Signore
Published May 11, 2012
Modified May 11, 2012
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Last Friday we were deeply saddened by the news that musician and filmmaker Adam Yauch, a.k.a. MCA of the Beastie Boys, had succumbed to cancer. A week later, we're still deeply saddened, and we're not alone. Last night Brooklyn Bowl was packed with Beastie Boys fans who gathered for a screening of Yauch's kinetic concert doc Awesome, I F*&king Shot That, followed by a DJ set by ?uestlove of The Roots. At one point during his set, ?uest reminded the crowd that MCA "was the first and only person on the planet to stage dive in Soul Train. Twice." And elsewhere in NYC, more tributes to Yauch are surfacing.
Daniel at The Dusty Rebel also spotted these stickers up and down Fifth Avenue in Park Slope. And earlier this week, Mike D wrote a heartfelt message to fans on the Beastie Boys Facebook page, writing:
I know, we should have tweeted and instagrammed every sad, happy and inspired thought, smile or tear by now. But honestly the last few days have just been a blur of deep emotions for our closest friend, band mate and really brother. I miss Adam so much. He really served as a great example for myself and so many of what determination, faith, focus, and humility coupled with a sense of humor can accomplish. The world is in need of many more like him. We love you Adam.
If you spot more MCA tributes or murals, please share.
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John Del Signore
Originally from the Albany area, John Del Signore has called NYC home since 1995. In addition to his thousands of meticulously-crafted bespoke blog posts for Gothamist, his writing has also been published in The Awl, Deadspin, The Nervous Breakdown, and performed at The Brick Theater in Brooklyn.
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