It’s crazy that it’s been 23 years since The Beastie Boys dropped Licensed To Ill on our turntables. It’s even harder to believe that those selfsame clownish frat boys evolved into such a positive, grounded influence in the rap community. If you had told me that the trio that used a giant inflatable penis as one of their stage props would eventually be a leading force behind the Tibetan Freedom Concerts… I never would have believed it.
But what’s really tough to wrap your head around is the news that came from The Beastie Boys camp in late July (video below).
By now, I’m sure you’ve heard the announcement that Adam Yauch (better known as MCA) has cancer in his parotid gland and the neighboring lymph node. Scary news, to be sure, but Yauch himself seems pretty optimistic about the outlook. In the video statement he explains that since they detected it fairly early, after surgery and radiation treatment he should be fine. The doctors say that this is very treatable, and he assures the viewers that it won’t affect his vocal cords. He goes on to apologize for having to cancel tour dates and push back the release of their new disc (Hot Sauce Committee, Part 1).
Seriously? Put the album and tour on hold – neither one means a thing if he isn't happy, healthy and 110%. Just focus on getting better, MCA – we’ll all be here waiting when it’s over...
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