Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys died 1 year ago today

[Photo on East 7th Street by @dens]

Adam Yauch, aka MCA of the Beastie Boys, died on May 4, 2012 after a battle with cancer. He was 47.

The above mural remains in his memory on East Seventh Street just west of First Avenue...

Today, in his honor, a free "MCA Day" takes place at Brooklyn's Littlefield performance and art space from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.



Meanwhile, yesterday, Adam Yauch Park was unveiled in Brooklyn. Gothamist has several videos from the day here.

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[From Centre-Fuge public art project on East First Street last May. Art by Danielle Mastrion]

Previously on EV Grieve:
Remembering Adam Yauch in the East Village