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Rick Rubin

Rick RubinAKA Frederick Jay Rubin

Born: 10-Mar-1963
Birthplace: Long Beach, NY

Gender: Male
Religion: Jewish
Race or Ethnicity: White
Occupation: Music Producer

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Ubiquitous record producer, Def Jam

Founded Def Jam Records in 1984 with Russell Simmons. Rubin was affiliated with that label until 1988, when he moved to Los Angeles and founded Def American records. In 1993, when the word "def" moved out of urban slang and into the dictionary, he renamed the company American.

Produced dozens of hit records for hip hop and hard rock bands alike. It was Rubin's idea for Run-DMC and Aerosmith to pair up, giving them a tremendous hit with the rap-rock call and response of "Walk This Way". Other bands produced include LL Cool J, Slayer ("Reign in Blood" et al.), Beastie Boys ("License to Ill"), Danzig, Johnny Cash, Red Hot Chili Peppers ("Bloodsugarsexmagik" et al.), System of a Down ("Toxicity" et al.), Slipknot, Jay-Z ("The Black Album"), Shakira, and Justin Timberlake.

    University: New York University

    Def Jam Recordings Founder (1984-1988)
    Risk Factors: Vegetarian

    FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
    Sound City (31-Jan-2013) · Himself
    One Track Heart: The Story of Krishna Das (17-Jun-2012) · Himself
    Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream (14-Oct-2007) · Himself
    Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing (12-Sep-2006) · Himself
    Fade to Black (5-Nov-2004) · Himself
    End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones (19-Jan-2003) · Himself
    Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funky Monks (1991) · Himself
    Men Don't Leave (2-Feb-1990)
    Krush Groove (25-Oct-1985)


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