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Coldplay Performs Tribute to Beastie Boys Co-Founder Adam Yauch

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May 7 2012, Published 12:34 p.m. ET

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When news broke that Adam Yauch of Beastie Boys had succombed to cancer at the age of 47, it shocked fans and musicians alike, including Coldplay.

OK! NEWS: BEASTIE BOYS CO-FOUNDER ADAM YAUCH DEAD AT 47

On Friday night, the British band paid tribute to Adam when they performed at the Hollywood Bowl. They played a mellow version of the Boys' breakthrough hit, "(You gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party)," and then Chris Martin called out the fallen singer's name and said he's "sending all their love to the Beastie Boys."

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OK! NEWS: BEASTIE BOY ADAM YAUCH IS "HOPEFUL" THAT HE'S BEATEN CANCER

Adam was also known as MCA and had battled throat cancer the past three years. May he rest in peace.

Be sure to check out the Coldplay clip below! 

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