Word has it uber-producer Rick Rubin will join SonyBMG's Columbia Records US sometime very soon, taking the role of co-Chairman and bringing his own imprint, American Recordings, with him, ending American's distribution relationship with Warner Music. Rubin has been head hunted by Sony Music US's Steve Barnett and Rob Stringer. It is expected Rubin will head up Columbia's A&R while Barnett will oversee other label operations. Both will report to Stringer.
Mar 7, 2007
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Rick Rubin to join Columbia Records
Producer Rick Rubin is reportedly set to join SonyBMG's Columbia Records as co-chairman, bringing his American Recordings imprint with him.