27 Big Music Producers' Bands Before + After Switching Careers27 Big Music Producers' Bands Before + After Switching CareersHere is a look at the bands to music producers played with before and after making a career switch to work with other acts in the studio. Rob CarrollRob Carroll
Shavo Odadjian Explains the ‘Gift’ of Producer Rick Rubin + Why Some Acts Are CriticalShavo Odadjian Explains the ‘Gift’ of Producer Rick Rubin + Why Some Acts Are CriticalThe System bassist explains what he does and how it impacts bands.Chad ChildersChad Childers
The Best Bassist of All Time?The Best Bassist of All Time?It's probably not who you'd expect.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
How Rick Rubin Talked Johnny Cash Into Covering Nine Inch NailsHow Rick Rubin Talked Johnny Cash Into Covering Nine Inch NailsProducer reveals background of classic version of "Hurt."Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Why Rick Rubin and Beastie Boys Ran From Chili Peppers RehearsalWhy Rick Rubin and Beastie Boys Ran From Chili Peppers RehearsalAnthony Kiedis recalls 1985 moment when producer believed "somebody was gonna get murdered."Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Rick Rubin Reveals Which System of a Down Lyric Serj Tankian Spontaneously Pulled From a BookRick Rubin Reveals Which System of a Down Lyric Serj Tankian Spontaneously Pulled From a BookYou've sang it a million times.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Josh Klinghoffer Wishes He’d Told Rick Rubin to Leave RHCP StudioJosh Klinghoffer Wishes He’d Told Rick Rubin to Leave RHCP StudioFormer Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist says the producer was "way more a hindrance than a help."Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Chad Smith Says Red Hot Chili Peppers Brought Rick Rubin to TearsChad Smith Says Red Hot Chili Peppers Brought Rick Rubin to TearsProducer reportedly "got really emotional" during the band's recording sessions.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Flea ‘Didn’t See a Lot’ of Rick Rubin During RHCP SessionsFlea ‘Didn’t See a Lot’ of Rick Rubin During RHCP SessionsBassist says producer attended one rehearsal for ‘Unlimited Love.’Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Geezer Butler Still Doesn’t Know What Producer Rick Rubin Did on Black Sabbath’s ’13’ AlbumGeezer Butler Still Doesn’t Know What Producer Rick Rubin Did on Black Sabbath’s ’13’ AlbumHe called the producer's way of thinking 'ridiculous.'Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ ‘Californication’ Is Now a Video GameRed Hot Chili Peppers’ ‘Californication’ Is Now a Video GameImmerse yourself in the world of Red Hot Chili Peppers.Taylor LinzinmeirTaylor Linzinmeir
Rick Rubin Regrets ‘Weird’ Time Working on AC/DC’s ‘Ballbreaker’Rick Rubin Regrets ‘Weird’ Time Working on AC/DC’s ‘Ballbreaker’Producer says “dream-come-true” experience collapsed over studio choice.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty