Chris Polk / FilmMagic
By Sophie A. Schillaci , The Hollywood Reporter
After countless musical tributes to the Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch, Brooklyn residents are setting their site on something a little more permanent.
PHOTOS: Beastie Boy Adam Yauch's life and career in pictures
Residents recently began a Facebook petition to rename Squibb Park, located in Brooklyn Heights, New York, in honor of the late MCA. According to the posting, the park is currently undergoing renovations to become a skateboarding facility and gateway to Brooklyn Bridge Park.
PHOTOS: Hollywood's notable deaths of 2012
The park would sit directly across from the Harry Chapin Playground, named for the folk-rocker, humanitarian and fellow Brooklyn Heights resident who died in 1981.
The Beastie Boys had long been tied to the skateboarding and BMX community, with their music often featured alongside skateboarding events and videos. According to ESPN, Vision, Think Skateboard and New York City?s 5 Boro Skateboards have all released Beastie Boys skate decks over the years.
Do you think this would be a fitting tribute to Yauch? Tell us on Facebook and follow us on Pintrest.
Related content:
mexico earthquake aziz ansari aziz ansari katherine jenkins peyton manning broncos mexico city earthquake stand your ground law
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.