Rick Rubin

Co-founder of Def Jam and legendary creative guide.

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Producer

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March 10, 1963

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Pisces

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Rick Rubin is an American record producer and co-founder of Def Jam Recordings. He has worked with artists across genres including Run-DMC, Johnny Cash, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

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  • •He is famous for his unconventional studio methods, often working barefoot and sitting on the floor.
  • •He helped pioneer the fusion of hard rock and hip-hop by producing Run-DMC and Aerosmith's iconic collaboration on 'Walk This Way.'
  • •His frequent collaborator, Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails), nicknamed his minimalist Malibu studio 'The Hogwarts of Rock'.

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2023
Day 21,847
Age 59

Release of 'Rick Rubin: The Book of Ideas'

Jan 1, 2023

Rubin releases 'The Creative Act: A Way of Being', a guide to creativity.

Day 21,847
Age 59

Continued Production Work

Jan 1, 2023

Continues producing albums for various artists.

2017
Day 19,698
Age 53

Wins Grammy for Adele's '25'

Feb 12, 2017

Wins Grammy Award for Album of the Year for producing Adele's '25'.

2007
Day 16,003
Age 43

Becomes Sole Head of Columbia Records

Jan 1, 2007

Named sole chairman of Columbia Records.

2005
Day 15,273
Age 41

Serves as Co-Head of Columbia Records

Jan 1, 2005

Appointed co-head of Columbia Records.

1994
Day 11,370
Age 31

Produces Johnny Cash's 'American Recordings'

Apr 26, 1994

Produces the critically acclaimed 'American Recordings' album with Johnny Cash.

1993
Day 10,890
Age 29

Forms American Recordings

Jan 1, 1993

Def American Recordings renamed American Recordings.

1988
Day 9,063
Age 24

Forms Def American Recordings

Jan 1, 1988

Def Jam Recordings renamed Def American Recordings.

1986
Day 8,651
Age 23

Produces Beastie Boys' 'Licensed to Ill'

Nov 15, 1986

Produces Beastie Boys' debut album 'Licensed to Ill'.

Day 8,612
Age 23

Produces Slayer's 'Reign in Blood'

Oct 7, 1986

Produces Slayer's influential thrash metal album 'Reign in Blood'.

Day 8,467
Age 23

Produces Run-DMC's 'Raising Hell'

May 15, 1986

Produces Run-DMC's breakthrough album 'Raising Hell'.

1984
Day 7,602
Age 20

Co-founds Def Jam Recordings

Jan 1, 1984

Co-founds Def Jam Recordings with Russell Simmons.

1981
Day 6,507
Age 17

Attends New York University

Jan 1, 1981

Attends New York University (NYU), studies philosophy.

1980
Day 6,141
Age 16

Forms Hose

Jan 1, 1980

Forms the punk/hardcore band Hose.

1963
Day 0
Age 0

Born in Long Beach, New York

Mar 10, 1963

Born Frederick Jay Rubin in Long Beach, New York.