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- NAME: Rick Rubin
- OCCUPATION: Film Actor, Guitarist, Music Producer
- BIRTH DATE: March 10, 1963 (Age: 50)
- EDUCATION: New York University
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Lido Beach, New York
- Nickname: DJ Double R
- AKA: Rick Rubin
- ZODIAC SIGN: Pisces
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American record producer Rick Rubin is best known for helping promote the career of a tremendous number of musical artists, including Johnny Cash.
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Profile
American musician and record producer Rick Rubin founded Def Jam Records with his partner Russell Simmons in 1982, helping spawn the career of many now-well-known musical artists. His success continued under his second company, Def American Records, and ultimately as Columbia Record's co-president. He is associated with artists ranging from Jay-Z to Metallica and Johnny Cash.© 2013 A+E Networks. All rights reserved.
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