It was during the sessions for Wildflowers, his second solo album, that Tom Petty suggested to producer and American Recordings label owner Rick Rubin that he should try to sign Johnny Cash.

Now one of the most powerful and influential men in the music industry, once upon a time super-producer Rick Rubin was just ...

No artist is supposed to be in competition for their whole career, but Rick Rubin knew some of his favourite acts were their ...

So, here are three country acts Rick Rubin unexpectedly produced. The most notable song Rubin produced for Cash was the infamous track written by Nine Inch Nails, “Hurt.” Released in 2002 ...

Johnny Cash released the album American Recordings: he was 62 and had largely been written off by the music industry. The intense, no-frills, home-recorded album, produced by Rick Rubin ...

Cape Girardeau entrepreneur John Hendricks reviews "The Creative Act: A Way of Being," which explores creativity as a universal trait, not just for artists. It offers insights for business innovators ...

Johnny Cash has always been a staple of country music, but he could recognise when a rocker touched humanity on its wound.

Sony was very smart to hire Rick. Rubin has produced records from a huge list of artists including the Beastie Boys, Slayer, Danzig, Red Hot Chili Peppers, System of a Down, Rage Against the Machine, ...