Episode · Lex Fridman Podcast · 2022-04-10
Lex Fridman & Rick Rubin: books mentioned on Lex Fridman Podcast #275
#275 – Rick Rubin: Legendary Music Producer
Rick Rubin is one of the greatest music producers of all time, working with many of the greats including Beastie Boys, Eminem, Metallica, LL Cool J, Kanye West, Slayer, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, Dixie Chicks, Aerosmith, Adele, Danzig, Red Hot Chili Peppers, System of a Down, Jay-Z, Black Sabbath.
Lex Fridman discussed Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen and others.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Born to Run
Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen and Michael Morpurgo is an introspective and critically acclaimed memoir that chronicles the legendary musician's working-class upbringing, struggles with mental health, and path to rock superstardom.
Discussed“did you read Born to Run? Great book amazing book”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
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