Musicians react to death of MCA (Beastie Boys)
Weezer:
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of the Beastie Boys’ Adam Yauch (MCA) a true legend & inspirational to everyone in weezers generation
— Weezer (@Weezer) May 4, 2012
Broken Social Scene:
MCA — unbelievable loss. A force in Hip Hop that sounds like no other. He made so many incredible records with the boys. RIP
— Broken Social Scene (@bssmusic) May 4, 2012
Josh Freese:
Shocked and sad to hear about Adam Yauch. Didn’t know him…wish I had. Big fan of his. RIP MCA
— Josh Freese (@joshfreese) May 4, 2012
Chan Marshall, Cat Power:
R.I.P.MCAXXXXXXXXXXXX youtube.com/watch?v=4wlB1o…
— chan marshall (@CATPOWER) May 4, 2012
Ice-T:
I’m going Twitter silent today in honor of MCA..Rest In Peace homie.
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) May 4, 2012
Transplants:
Rest In Peace to the great MCA.
— Transplants (@transplantsband) May 4, 2012
Matt Skiba, Alkaline Trio:
We lost a great man and a legend today. R.I.P. MCA. his music and spirit lives on through the Beasties music and all those he touched..xo M
— Matt Skiba (@matttskiba) May 4, 2012
Best Coast:
RIP MCA
— BEST COAST (@best_coast) May 4, 2012
Gallows:
RIP Adam Yauch.MCA will live forever in your songs.
— Gallows Official (@gallowsofficial) May 4, 2012
Brandon Boyd, Incubus:
The Beastie Boys and MCA were a big source of inspiration to @IncubusBand Our love and thoughts are with them
— Brandon Boyd (@mybrandonboyd) May 4, 2012
Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day:
Lollapalooza94 talked to Yauch almost everyday He was full of wisdom & encouragement for a freaked out kid like I was. Thank you MCA. LoveBJ
— Billie Joe Armstrong (@BJAofficial) May 4, 2012
This Is Hell:
Rest In Power MCA.
— This Is Hell (@THISISHELL) May 4, 2012
Bob Nanna, Braid:
RIP MCA. This is so so sad. Last time I cried for a musician I never knew was when Joe Strummer died.
— bob nanna (@heybobnanna) May 4, 2012
Donald Glover, Childish Gambino:
Adam Yauch was an amazing artist and one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. His music was some of my favorite. Truly saddened. RIP MCA.
— Donald Glover (@DonaldGlover) May 4, 2012
Jimmy Eat World:
We’re very saddened by the passing of Adam Yauch. RIP MCA. You’ll be missed.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdJ5e7…
— Jimmy Eat World (@jimmyeatworld) May 4, 2012
Superchunk:
Never been in a room where anyone was unhappy that somebody put on Paul’s Boutique. #MCA #PaulsBoutique
— superchunk (@superchunk) May 4, 2012
Mike Wiebe, Riverboat Gamblers:
MCA. I don’t even know where to start… This one really hits me…
— mike wiebe (@mikewiebe) May 4, 2012
Hayley Williams, Paramore
RIP ADAM MCA YAUCH
— Hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) May 4, 2012
Ted Leo:
Wow. I’m actually dizzy at hearing that Adam Yauch has died. I liked that guy. #RIP #MCA
— Theodore F. Leo (@tedleo) May 4, 2012
Anthony Raneri, Bayside:
Bummer about MCA. He was a true pioneer.
— Anthony Raneri (@AnthonyRaneri) May 4, 2012
Nick Diener, the Swellers:
nothing like getting ready for a show and then hearing about a great musician’s death. love you, MCA. This one is for you.
— Nick Diener (@nickdiener) May 4, 2012
Evan Weiss, Into It. Over It.:
So sad about Adam Yauch. Strapping on my ear goggles in his honor. RIP MCA.
— Evan Weiss (@intoitoverit) May 4, 2012
Dave Hause, The Loved Ones:
Oh my god. What a bummer about MCA.My heart goes out to Adam Yauchs family. Such a drag.
— Dave Hause (@hausedave) May 4, 2012