Music pioneer Rick Rubin has left Warner Bros. to run Columbia Records with the current chairman, Steve Barnett. Rubin, who founded Def Jam in 1982 has produced hit records for with rap legends such as the Beastie Boys, LL, Public Enemy, and Jay Z...not to mention working on award-winning albums by the likes of Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond. Just last year, he set the record for the most Grammy's won by a record Producer, taking home five awards, including "Producer of the Year." Rubin will now be in charge of producing and developing artists on the Sony BMG label, but will also continue producing tracks for artists still signed to Warner Bros. Congratulations Rick.
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