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Beastie Boys' Yauch dies aged 47

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Beastie Boys rapper Adam Yauch has died at the age of 47, his New York publicist has confirmed. The star was diagnosed with cancer in 2009 but it is not clear whether his death was connected with the illness. Yauch had surgery and radiation therapy but said last year "reports of my being totally cancer free are exaggerated".

 

Cancer cancels Beastie Boys' tour

The Beastie Boys canceled all scheduled concerts and delayed their next album release while member Adam "MCA" Yauch is treated for a cancerous tumor in a salivary gland, Yauch says in a video statement to fans.

 

Report: Beastie Boys, Jane’s Addiction, Depeche Mode, Kings of Leon Set for Lollapalooza

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The Beastie Boys, Jane’s Addiction, Depeche Mode and Kings of Leon are among the bands that will reportedly headline this year’s Lollapalooza Festival, taking place August 7-9th at Chicago’s Grant Park. Multiple sources confirmed to the Chicago Tribune’s Turn It Up blog that Jane’s, Depeche and the Beasties would perform at the event, while [...]

 

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