reBlog from mashable.com: Beastie Boys Reveal Cancer, Cancel Tour via YouTube

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I found this fascinating quote today:

Once again, social media proves to be one of the most effective, intimate, and genuine ways to reach an audience (the video’s already surpassed 50,000 views). We’re sure Beastie Boy fans are disappointed they won’t get to see the boys in person for a while, but understand that MCA has to deal with his cancer head-on. Luckily, it looks as if the cancer was caught early and is treatable.mashable.com, Beastie Boys Reveal Cancer, Cancel Tour via YouTube, Jul 2009

You should read the whole article.

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Beastie Boys: Check Your Head Deluxe Reissue in Stores April 7

Beastie Boys: Check Your Head Deluxe Reissue in Stores April 7:

"NEW YORK, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 30, Beastie Boys' third album Check Your Head will be the next B Boys classic to receive the remastered expanded reissue treatment by Beastie Boys and Capitol/EMI, with pre-orders beginning at beastieboys.com for multiple configurations ranging from a high quality DRM-free digital download of the album (including its numerous and classic b-sides and bonus tracks) to an ultra-deluxe 4 LP 180HQ vinyl version packaged in a fabric-wrapped hardcover coffee table book case and limited to 2000 copies. The retail release date of all physical editions other than the 4xLP version will be April 7, with the ultra deluxe following close behind."