Rick Rubin
Frederick Jay Rubin
Rick Rubin is an American producer from Long Beach, New York active since 1982.
- Profession
- Record producer, Record executive
- From
- Long Beach, New York
- Born
- March 10, 1963
- Years active
- 1982–present
Early life
Raised in Long Beach, New York, Frederick Rubin started Def Jam Recordings out of his New York University dorm room.
Career
He produced foundational hip-hop for Run-DMC, LL Cool J, and the Beastie Boys, then a vast catalog across rock and pop, from Johnny Cash to Adele.
Major achievements
A multiple Grammy winner and one of the most acclaimed producers ever, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Legacy
Rick Rubin's minimalist production philosophy shaped hip-hop's early crossover and decades of popular music.
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