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Adam "MCA" Yauch's death leaves a Beastie-size hole in pop music. Though the trio were not the most prolific legends on the landscape (over the course of 25 years, they released only seven proper albums), their impact has been gigantic. Starting with 1986?s "Licensed to Ill," the Beastie Boys rewrote the rules for commercial hip-hop, the mainstreaming of hardcore punk, the state of sampling, and the treatment of the old school.

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Guns N' Roses, Chili Peppers bring magic to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductionupdated: Mon Apr 16 2012 10:33:00

Walking into Cleveland, Ohio's Public Auditorium for the 27th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony last night, it was hard to not think of the Titanic striking an iceberg on the very same day 100 years ago.

Luscious Jackson on reunitingupdated: Tue Mar 27 2012 10:45:00

In 1992, the Beastie Boys' Grand Royal label introduced the world to Luscious Jackson, the New York rock-punk-funk-hip-hop-disco-electro-indie band made up of singer/bassist Jill Cunniff, singer/guitarist Gabby Glaser, drummer Kate Schellenbach, and keyboardist Vivian Trimble.

Red Hot Chili Peppers and Beastie Boys join Rock and Roll Hall of Fameupdated: Wed Dec 07 2011 19:34:00

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday named its latest inductees, adding talent such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers and 1960s singer-songwriter Donovan.

Review: Beastie Boys' 'Hot Sauce Committee Part Two'updated: Tue Apr 26 2011 10:50:00

Could Beastie Boys possibly give less of a (expletive) about trying to sound young?

Beastie Boy recovering from cancer surgeryupdated: Thu Aug 06 2009 14:00:00

Beastie Boy Adam "MCA" Yauch is recovering from surgery to treat a tumor and gearing up for radiation treatments, according to an e-mail he sent to his fans.

People.com: Beastie Boy Adam Yauch Diagnosed with Cancerupdated: Mon Jul 20 2009 17:37:00

The rappers have cancelled their upcoming tour and postponed their new album as Yauch seeks treatment

Cancer cancels Beastie Boys' tour, postpones albumupdated: Mon Jul 20 2009 13:19:00

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.

People.com: A Wedding in India for Actress Ione Skyeupdated: Mon Jan 12 2009 08:28:00

The Say Anything star married Australian singer-songwriter Ben Lee in India

People.com: Janet Jackson Spoofs My Super Sweet 16updated: Fri Feb 22 2008 21:24:00

People.com: Madonna Named to Rock and Roll Hall of Fameupdated: Thu Dec 13 2007 14:04:00

Madonna will be inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, it was announced Thursday.

People.com: Madonna, Beastie Boys Up for Rock Hall of Fameupdated: Fri Sep 28 2007 16:52:00

Madonna and the Beastie Boys are among those up for consideration for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

SI.com: The ripple effectupdated: Thu Jan 25 2007 11:21:00

We're back, footie fans. It's been nearly a month since our last World Rankings (we took a break for an all-South American edition last time around), and we've just about got all the world's power leagues back on the pitch.

Insider tips: Sydneyupdated: Fri Jan 05 2007 07:20:00

Do you have an inside tip on Sydney? Send us your comments and suggestions.

showbuzzupdated: Fri Mar 17 2006 12:03:00

A judge said she needs more information before ruling on a motion by US Weekly magazine to dismiss a $20 million libel lawsuit filed against it by Britney Spears.

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