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12 May 2012

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Hey I’ve Found An Entire Angels & Airwaves Concert Also, Cinemagram & An MCA Tribute in Brooklyn

You know one thing I love. Like, really love. With all my heart. Having $10 beers in some parking lot and watching my favorite bands at the summer radio festivals. But it’s often difficult to actually make it to all these festivals. It’s a good thing at some dedicated YuuTubers have been posting the entire sets online for all of us to see. Want to watch the entire Angels & Airwaves set from Weenie Roast? Look there. 

Recently I’ve gotten somewhat bored with Instagram and have been looking for someway to take it to the next level. I just discovered Cinemagram. Not only can you throw filters over your photos, but you can turn them into GIFs as well. Whoa. YOu just shoot a short video and finger paint a mask over the part you want animated. Pretty cool, eh?

And finally today… as you know MCA of the Beastie Boys died recently. Tributes have been pouring out from all over the place. I’ve seen a couple cool ones myself. How’s this one ?

Ok that’s all for me. Hope you have a nice rest of your day. Later.

#1845

7 May 2012

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In light of MCA passing away, we thought today’s Daily Detour should look at some of our favorite old school Beastie Boys’ interviews.

1) When the Beasties released License to Ill it went straight to number one and a crew of 19 year olds had the top album in the country. They went on the Joan Rivers show for a performance and interview.

 

2) Riding the success of License to Ill, the Boys set out on a worldwide tour that resulted in many laws being broken, riots breaking out, and Ad-Rock getting arrested. The UK press, surprisingly, greatly exaggerated the Beasties antics and wrote what many say were flat out lies. This pissed off the band, and when they arrived they had a few things to say about it.
 
3) In 1989 the Beastie Boys had a few years of success and a couple worldwide tours under their belt. One afternoon they appeared on Yo! MTV Raps with Fab 5 Freddy for a tour of New York City. Some people say the band may not have been completey sober during this appearance, but that is for you decide. And how’s Mike D’s outfit??? Sick!
 

#1839

7 May 2012

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Mike D has released his first public statement following the news that fellow Beastie Boys bandmate MCA has passed away following a three year battle with cancer:

 

I know, we should have tweeted and instagrammed every sad, happy and inspired thought, smile or tear by now. But honestly the last few days have just been a blur of deep emotions for our closest friend, band mate and really brother. I miss Adam so much. He really served as a great example for myself and so many of what determination, faith, focus, and humility coupled with a sense of humor can accomplish. The world is in need of many more like him. We love you Adam. BTW this photo sent to me by a friend, (thanks Saslow) is just one awesome example of how NYC is such a unique place that amidst it’s huge size and frenetic pace it really opens up it’s heart in so many ways and on on so many levels in times like these. And though it makes me cry sometimes, it has been really amazing and moving to see.
Mike

 

RIP MCA.

#1833

4 May 2012

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MCA Of The Beastie Boys Has Died Rest In Peace Adam

MCA of the Beastie Boys is dead at the age of 47. According to Russell Simmons Global Grind site, Adam Yauch aka MCA died of complications from his battle with cancer of his lymph node.

 

RIP Adam you are one of the greatest!

 

In memory, watch one of the greatest Beastie Boys interviews ever, right here.