Adam Yauch

Hardcore punk, Musical Artist

1964 – 2012

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Who was Adam Yauch?

Adam Nathaniel Yauch was an American rapper, musician, film director, and human rights activist. He was best known as a founding member of the hip hop group Beastie Boys. He was frequently known by his stage name, MCA, and sometimes worked under the pseudonym Nathanial Hörnblowér.

Yauch founded Oscilloscope Laboratories, an independent film production and distribution company based in New York City. A Buddhist, he was involved in the Tibetan independence movement and organized the Tibetan Freedom Concert.

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Born
Aug 5, 1964
Brooklyn Heights
Also known as
  • MCA
  • Adam Nathaniel Yauch
  • Nathaniel Hörnblowér
  • Nathaniel Hornblower
  • Nathanial Hörnblowér
  • Adam 'MCA' Yauch
  • Adam Youck
  • Nathan Wind
  • Nathanial Hornblower
  • Abednego
Parents
Spouses
Children
Religion
  • Buddhism
Ethnicity
  • Jewish people
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Edward R. Murrow High School
  • Bard College
Lived in
  • Brooklyn
Died
May 4, 2012
Manhattan

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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