May 7, 2012 | 8:14 AM | By Bruce Warren
Coldplay, playing Wells Fargo Center in July, pay tribute to Adam “MCA” Yauch of the Beastie Boys
FILED UNDER: Artists, Events, News, Beastie Boys, Coldplay
Coldplay paid tribute to Adam “MCA” Yauch of the Beastie Boys at the Hollywood Bowl last Friday night. Yauch passed away on Friday. In 2009 Yauch was diagnosed with cancer after tumors were discovered in a salivary gland. The Beastie Boys were inducted in to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April, however Yauch did not attend the induction ceremony. Below, watch Coldplay’s cover of “Fight For Your Right To Party.” Coldplay play the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday, July 5th and Friday, July 6th. Go herefor tickets and more information.
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