Adam Yauch: Biography, Facts and Career
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Adam Nathaniel Yauch ( YOWK; August 5, 1964 – May 4, 2012), also known as MCA, was an American rapper, bassist, filmmaker, and a founding member of the hip hop group Beastie Boys. He directed many of the band's music videos and did much of their promotional photography, often using the pseudonym Nathanial Hörnblowér. Yauch founded Oscilloscope Laboratories, an independent film production and distribution company based in New York City. As a Buddhist, he was involved in the Tibetan independence movement and organized the Tibetan Freedom Concert. He died in 2012 from parotid cancer, after which the Beastie Boys disbanded.
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- Full name: Adam Yauch
- Born: 1964-08-05
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q344784
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Who is Adam Yauch?
Adam Nathaniel Yauch ( YOWK; August 5, 1964 – May 4, 2012), also known as MCA, was an American rapper, bassist, filmmaker, and a founding member of the hip hop group Beastie Boys.
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Adam Yauch is United States.
When was Adam Yauch born?
Adam Yauch was born on 1964-08-05.
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