Born March 10th 1963, Rick Rubin is one of the most renowned producers of modern music, who has also been responsible for the birth of three labels: [l4241] with Russell Simmons in 1984 and [l19048] in 1988 (later changed to [l2569]). Plus [l32918], a reissues label which Rubin co-founded in 1994 with Henry Rollins. Rick Rubin has produced some of the heaviest tunes, if not sonically (Slayer / Public Enemy) then emotionally (Johnny Cash / The Mars Volta). He is also the co-creator and a host of the music related podcast Broken Record, which started in November 2018 with Malcolm Gladwell, Justin Richmond and Bruce Headlam.