Beastie Boys Cancel Lollapalooza Appearance: MCA Diagnosed with Cancer
Written by DJ Special Blend from Chicago on July 21, 2009
Beastie Boys member Adam “MCA” Yauch has been diagnosed with cancer, causing the group to cancel upcoming tour dates, including Lollapalooza.
The good news is that MCA’s condition is treatable.
Yauch 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.
