Last night, I took a 14 hour flight to Sydney, Australia from LA, embarking on PE’s 80th tour in 25 years. I just landed to 65 texts with the news. Adam and the Boys put us on out first tour 25 years and 79 tours ago. They were essential to our beginning, middle and today. Adam especially was unbelievable in our support from then ‘til now, even allowing me to induct them into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I consider myself a strong man and my father says be prepared to lose many in your post-50 path of life. Still, I’m a bit teary-eyed leaving this plane.
Chuck D
I remember my uncle, who was a DJ, and I having these arguments over who or what was “real” hip hop. I wasn’t even in high school yet but I thought I heard it all and thought Dr. Dre was it. Then he gave me the Paul’s Boutique album and put me to shame.
Just the way they fucked with the formula.
I don’t know. I don’t have the words right now.
Not because I’m completely dejected. I just got a million things on my mind right now that are not related.
I’ll just say that Adam Yauch was always my favorite because of his cool, stoic demeanor. And I’m sure that the rest of the Beasties are not finished making music and doing their part to change the world.