Background
Rubin, Rick was born on March 10, 1963 in Long Beach, New York, United States. Son of Mickey and Linda (Tomberg) Rubin.
Rubin, Rick was born on March 10, 1963 in Long Beach, New York, United States. Son of Mickey and Linda (Tomberg) Rubin.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, New York University, 1985.
Owner, founding president, DEF JAM Recordings, New York City, 1984-1988;
owner, founding president, American (formerly DEF American) Recordings, Los Angeles, since 1988. Producer recordings including: L.L. Cool J. Radio, 1985 (Gold), Beastie Boys License to Kill, 1986 (4x Platinum), Run DMC Raising Hell, 1986 (4x Platinum), The Cult Electric, 1987 (Gold), Slayer: South of Heaven, 1988, sound track Less Than Zero, 1988 (Gold), Andrew Dice Clay, 1989 (Gold), Red Hot Chili Peppers Blood Sugar Sex Magic. Executive producer recordings Public Enemy It Take A Nation, 1988 (Platinum).
Director, co-producer movie Tougher than Leather, 1987.