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Beastie Boys cancel all upcoming tour dates (ACL Fest included)
Oh man. This sucks. A recently diagnosed cancerous tumor in Adam Yauch’s left parotid (salivary) gland means the Beastie Boys are canceling all tour dates and appearances for their new album, which has also been put on hold.
C3 did not have a comment Monday on what will go in that slot.
From their publicist: “Adam “MCA” Yauch of Beastie Boys was diagnosed last week as having a cancerous tumor in his left parotid (salivary) gland. Luckily it was caught early and is localized in one area, and as such is considered very treatable. It will however require surgery and several weeks of additional treatment. Fortunately the cancer is not in a location that will affect Yauch’s vocal chords.
Beastie Boys have canceled all upcoming concert appearances to allow time for Yauch’s surgery and recovery. The release of the band’s forthcoming album Hot Sauce Committee Part 1 will also be pushed back.
Paraphrasing from a video statement on Beastieboys.com, Yauch said, “I just need to take a little time to get this in check, and then we’ll release the record and play some shows. It’s a pain in the neck (sorry had to say it) because i was really looking forward to playing these shows, but the doctors have made it clear that this is not the kind of thing that can be put aside to deal with later.”
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Yauch explains his diagnosis in this video:
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By simone
July 20, 2009 11:44 AM | Link to this
Although I can’t describe how bummed I am about this, I wish Adam a speedy recovery.
By Mints
July 20, 2009 11:53 AM | Link to this
BLUR should replace them! Best wishes to Adam.
By L
July 20, 2009 11:54 AM | Link to this
That stinks, but it’s MUCH more important for him to get healthy.
Maybe C3 will get a replacement, but remembering how they handled the White Stripes fiasco, that’s not very likely.
Get well soon, MCA!
By keith sharp
July 20, 2009 12:26 PM | Link to this
rob thomas(matchbox 20) is in texas touring that weekend…hmmmm… call pete townsend, he loves austin. heehee.
By keith sharp
July 20, 2009 12:27 PM | Link to this
rob thomas is touring texas that weekend tell C3. heck, call pete townsend and his gal rachel fuller, they love austin.
By Erin
July 20, 2009 12:35 PM | Link to this
speedy recovery, MCA! come on down to Austin once you’re back at 100% and play Stubb’s!!!!
By Alex
July 20, 2009 1:14 PM | Link to this
I suggest Nine Inch Nails as replacement. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! Would love to see them one more time.
By Alex T
July 20, 2009 1:31 PM | Link to this
Bring back Aerosmith!!!
By popeye
July 20, 2009 1:37 PM | Link to this
Speedy recovery MCA!
By otto
July 20, 2009 1:38 PM | Link to this
This happens a lot. Blur would be great…Rob Thomas…? I know someone who says that whoever we think might be considered to replace them is far smaller than who they will pick. They’re going BIG.
By "the" Tony Cooke
July 20, 2009 1:42 PM | Link to this
It’s a bummer but but understood. There is PLENTY of time to get a replacement act, and I hope C3 doesn’t solve it the way the solved the White Stripes fiasco, as L wrote above.
By Manny
July 20, 2009 1:42 PM | Link to this
Yeah, blur, orrrr DAFT PUNK!!!!
By TXn
July 20, 2009 3:21 PM | Link to this
KISS, maybe!!!???
Why not? Or throw some Metal - The Spinal Tap guys are touring again?
Yeah, take your time B-Boys and come back ;and RAWK Stubbs! Or maybe Waterloo Park?
By perrymustgo!
July 20, 2009 3:32 PM | Link to this
hope he is ok, there is always next year….get well Adam!
By perrymustgo!
July 20, 2009 3:33 PM | Link to this
JANES ADDICTION PLEASE
By Thomas
July 20, 2009 4:02 PM | Link to this
The Cure would be an excellent replacement!
By cindy
July 20, 2009 4:37 PM | Link to this
How about some Phish?
By Bighappy
July 20, 2009 5:50 PM | Link to this
My favorite band in the whole world!! My prayers are with you MCA. Please come back to Austin when you get well!
Auditorium Shores in March???
By LT
July 20, 2009 5:52 PM | Link to this
I would hope they would replace Beastie Boys with another rap group…ACL doesn’t have enough hip-hop and rap to begin with!! Bring back Common! Or what about Talib Kweli?
By Scott
July 20, 2009 6:19 PM | Link to this
I really hope c3 does not see this as a way to make money like they did with The White Stripes and just move some bands up. I hope they take the money they were going to have to pay the Boys and go out and get; Coldplay, John Mayer, Paul Simon, Spinal Tap, Rob Thomas, Radiohead,Jack Johnson, David Gray, or any big name band. If they do what they did a couple years ago I am done with anything that has to do with c3. They have plenty of time to book someone else.
By Long-time Fan
July 20, 2009 6:22 PM | Link to this
MCA rocks. Best of luck, big bro!
By jules
July 20, 2009 6:33 PM | Link to this
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Would love to see the Black Crowes in that spot…
By James
July 20, 2009 10:18 PM | Link to this
I really wish some of you conspiracy theorists out there would get a clue and realize the difference between C3 only having ONE WEEK’S NOTICE when dealing with the sudden scuttling of the White Stripes entire tour versus the scenario that took place today. Honestly, you act as if they could get anyone to show up at their beck and call. This time should go better for us (and hopefully Adam will have a speedy, safe recovery). It’s Lolla in Chicago that has a little more to worry about this time…
By YHFoxtrot
July 20, 2009 10:51 PM | Link to this
Come on….WILCO!!!! And they have the slot available (Aug 28th they’re in Dublin with their next show scheduled for Oct 18th in Chicago.)
I’d also say Phish, but no way that’s happening. They and the deluge of fans that would accompany them would simply be too much for C3, the festival and Austin itself to handle at such a late date. But it would be cool to have them.
By Jakekj
July 21, 2009 1:28 AM | Link to this
BLUR is by far the best choice to replace the Beasties. Blur and Phoenix AND The Knux all on the same day?! Heaven. I hope they do get Blur. It would make the festival.
By Bubba_fett
July 21, 2009 8:34 AM | Link to this
Hope he gets well and the operation is successful. I think they should get Dethklok to replace them.
By Casey
July 21, 2009 3:54 PM | Link to this
This from mtv.com
The Beastie Boys had also been announced to headline the annual Austin City Limits festival in October, and while no replacement has been announced for them just yet, there are reports that the Kings of Leon — who were already announced as one of the fest’s headliners — were going to pull double duty, playing a second headline slot in place of the Beasties. However, a spokesperson for ACL told MTV News that those reports were false: “We have not announced a replacement for the Beastie Boys yet.”
By Mrs. M
July 21, 2009 4:03 PM | Link to this
Blur, Yeah Yeah Yeah’s, GREENDAY!!!! All the best to MCA, I was really looking forward to seeing y’all :(
By Mints
July 21, 2009 10:10 PM | Link to this
I am glad that so many people agree with me that Blur is the best choice. It may be a long shot, but one can dream, right??
By Brian
July 22, 2009 10:14 AM | Link to this
I’d vote for Phish too but unfortunately Mike Gordon’s band is scheduled to play in Canada that day.
Get well soon MCA!!!
By JT
July 29, 2009 2:11 PM | Link to this
Move back to Brooklyn, that LA air made u sick!