This isn't really a rumor, but Dave recently confirmed in an interview that he's been meeting with legendary producer Rick Rubin in L.A. I've been waiting for this for years. If anyone, outside of Ted Templeman, has the ability to successfully guide Dave through the production of an album it's Rubin. Rubin's track record (AC/DC, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Red Hot Chili Peppers, etc.) speaks for itself. He seems to have the knack for helping artists bring out the best of themselves. Although I honestly believe Dave can still produce great "big rock sound" material, he needs someone like Rick to helm his ship. If this union happens, it'll be Dave's best solo album since "Eat 'Em & Smile."

Going to send this one to the main forums section. smile.gif

Yeah when I first saw that I got excited. Rubin knows what he is doin and has the balls to do it. Look what he did for Johnny Cash. Imagine what he can do for Roth?! Imagine if he was doing a VH album, but back tro what we DO know... Rubin has the clout and pull to get Dave "on" so to speak.

I had the honor of working on that CASH project, I was part of a small folm crew that shot a B & W documentary for that show (for Rubin's company)and part of it wound up oin the back cover...the best part of the whole deal was that The original Man in Black asked if I'd have a beer with him...The producers agreed I should, that was cool!

Anyway, this pairing makes sence and I'm betting he's gonna do for Dave what he has done for others in the past. Let the music speak for itself!

Originally posted by Blatent Disreguard:
Yeah when I first saw that I got excited. Rubin knows what he is doin and has the balls to do it. Look what he did for Johnny Cash. Imagine what he can do for Roth?! Imagine if he was doing a VH album, but back tro what we DO know... Rubin has the clout and pull to get Dave "on" so to speak.

I had the honor of working on that CASH project, I was part of a small folm crew that shot a B & W documentary for that show (for Rubin's company)and part of it wound up oin the back cover...the best part of the whole deal was that The original Man in Black asked if I'd have a beer with him...The producers agreed I should, that was cool!

Anyway, this pairing makes sence and I'm betting he's gonna do for Dave what he has done for others in the past. Let the music speak for itself!I hope so!!!

Great story man!!!!

Can you find out any information?

RARE good news, if not great fucking news!

Well I HATE the chili peppers with a PASSION!!! thats 'Sweet Leaf' rip-off 'give it away' is the most annoying chorus ever recorded!!

And he did diddlysquat for AC/DC - Ballbreaker SUCKED!!!

From what I've read he just turns up and the band records - I think he's vastly over-rated.

Anyway DLR has a habit of name dropping people - remember prior to DLR Band he was suppose to be working w/Billy Sheehan and Carmine Appice! So I wouldn't read too much into it.

But if he did produce - it would mean more exposure for Dave - make him more relevant, some credibility - so basically ignore everything I just said!!!!!!

Rick Rubin?

Fucking brilliant.

He needs more than Rick Rubin...he needs Eddie Van Halen.

If Dave and his current line up have Bob Rock as a producer.......... WOW FUCKIN' AY!

That would be the shit!

Bob Rock is the type of producer that likes to build on strengths of the musicians and likes to leave the weaknesses out so that there are no showstoppers.

Example:

Metallica= Black Album
Motley Crue: Dr. Feelgood

Need I say more........

Originally posted by Blotcher:
If Dave and his current line up have Bob Rock as a producer.......... WOW FUCKIN' AY!

That would be the shit!

Bob Rock is the type of producer that likes to build on strengths of the musicians and likes to leave the weaknesses out so that there are no showstoppers.

Example:

Metallica= Black Album
Motley Crue: Dr. Feelgood

Need I say more........I thought that Bob Rock already produced DLR. Wasn't it ALAE?

Thats right Bob Rock produced ALAE - and straight after that he went into the studio w/Metallica.

Rubin also produced some of Tom Petty's best work, and had a hand in the first Black Crowes album. He was rumored to have been the producers on Black Sabbath's never-finished reunion album.

i dunno bout rick rubin producing Dave....might be interesting ....

i dont know if u guys remember but Rick Rubin was in Dave's video for "A Lil' Ain't Enough" he played the swammy (sp?) that dave went to see....

It'd be better if Rick Rubin produced a VH album with Dave.

A "name" producer like Rubin is a good start but Dave needs GREAT songs to make this work.

Rubin is working with Pearl Jam right now. New album is due in mid-November.

Rock is in the studio with Metallica both producing and playing bass as well as adding background vocals. Metallica will likely hirer a bass player for their next tour so they only have to pay him peanuts. (Hey Michael Anthony could be available, but I seriously doubt that because somethings gonna happen this fall, the planets are lining up just perfectly. graemlins/thumb.gif
Anyone else feel it?

Rubin's best work had to be ob Licensed to Ill. Like the Beastie Boys or not, thar album was a blast!!

Uggg, License To Ill is the worst Beastie Boys album they've done.....

listne to Paul's Boutiqye or Ill Communication or even Hello Nasty if you wanna hear a good BB album.

Originally posted by Blotcher:
If Dave and his current line up have Bob Rock as a producer.......... WOW FUCKIN' AY!

That would be the shit!

Bob Rock is the type of producer that likes to build on strengths of the musicians and likes to leave the weaknesses out so that there are no showstoppers.

Example:

Metallica= Black Album
Motley Crue: Dr. Feelgood

Need I say more........Please don't. Bob (C)Rock helped ruin METALLICA. As far as the Crue goes....I could give two shits what Bob did to help them.

I believe to my soul that Rick Rubin could produce a great, great cd with Diamond David Lee Roth on vocals, harmonica, and acoustic fingerpickin' bluze geetar...preferably with Ed at least...and Al...& Sauceface...or Billy Sheehan...I'd bet my bottom dolla that he could re-invent DLR like he re-invented and souped-up Johnny Cash, The Chilli Peps, and now Neil Diamond. How cool would a bluesy, old-school rnb cruchfunk album from the mighty Diamond Dave be?...

This isn't really a rumor, but Dave recently confirmed in an interview that he's been meeting with legendary producer Rick Rubin in L.A.

so where's the interview?

This was posted in 2002. If you want to find the interview, you're likely on your own.

shame on me for not looking at the dates...and shame on Loons for digging an ancient thread up. :D

JFC... see a "new" thread title and I got my hopes up - until I looked at the date... fucking old threads...

Rick Rubin just produced a Neil Diamond record. Logical step is to produce a Diamond Dave cd. From the Jewish Elvis to the white James Brown. Owww! Huh!

Rock is in the studio with Metallica both producing and playing bass as well as adding background vocals. Metallica will likely hirer a bass player for their next tour so they only have to pay him peanuts.

Funny, I saw Trujillo on the beach yesterday pushing a baby stroller -
is he outta Metallica? Had I known this, I might have said something.

If Dave and his current line up have Bob Rock as a producer.......... WOW FUCKIN' AY!

That would be the shit!

Bob Rock is the type of producer that likes to build on strengths of the musicians and likes to leave the weaknesses out so that there are no showstoppers.

Example:

Metallica= Black Album
Motley Crue: Dr. Feelgood

Need I say more........
Yeah, but look on the other side....didn't Bob Rock also produce that last steaming pile of crap that Metallica put out, too?
I know he played bass on it.

Rick Rubin just produced a Neil Diamond record. Logical step is to produce a Diamond Dave cd. From the Jewish Elvis to the white James Brown. Owww! Huh!


Thats pretty funny. :thumb:

Well I HATE the chili peppers with a PASSION!!! thats 'Sweet Leaf' rip-off 'give it away' is the most annoying chorus ever recorded!!

And he did diddlysquat for AC/DC - Ballbreaker SUCKED!!!

From what I've read he just turns up and the band records - I think he's vastly over-rated.

Anyway DLR has a habit of name dropping people - remember prior to DLR Band he was suppose to be working w/Billy Sheehan and Carmine Appice! So I wouldn't read too much into it.

But if he did produce - it would mean more exposure for Dave - make him more relevant, some credibility - so basically ignore everything I just said!!!!!!

Rick Rubin makes great albums and captures an organic sound like I've never heard. System of a Down is point in case. Rick is very much a student of Eddie and his sound and has mentioned the brown sound many times.
Chilli Peppers rock and "Give it away" still floors everytime I hear it.

Where did you hear that Rick Rubin just turns up and the bands record?
That is such a generalisation.

Rick Rubins choice of Preamps, mic's, mic placement, EQ's, comps etc all play
a big part in the sound he achieves.

He needs more than Rick Rubin...he needs Eddie Van Halen.

Couldn't have said it any better. :D

Rubin is working with Pearl Jam right now. New album is due in mid-November.

Rock is in the studio with Metallica both producing and playing bass as well as adding background vocals. Metallica will likely hirer a bass player for their next tour so they only have to pay him peanuts. (Hey Michael Anthony could be available, but I seriously doubt that because somethings gonna happen this fall, the planets are lining up just perfectly. graemlins/thumb.gif
Anyone else feel it?

I'm with ya Mate!!!!!!!!!!

Rick was the producer who got Aerosmith back on track and also has done both Audioslave Cd's.
He can make things happen.

Couldn't have said it any better. :D

Me too neither. :thumb:

Yeah when I first saw that I got excited. Rubin knows what he is doin and has the balls to do it. Look what he did for Johnny Cash. Imagine what he can do for Roth?! Imagine if he was doing a VH album, but back tro what we DO know... Rubin has the clout and pull to get Dave "on" so to speak.

I had the honor of working on that CASH project, I was part of a small folm crew that shot a B & W documentary for that show (for Rubin's company)and part of it wound up oin the back cover...the best part of the whole deal was that The original Man in Black asked if I'd have a beer with him...The producers agreed I should, that was cool!

Anyway, this pairing makes sence and I'm betting he's gonna do for Dave what he has done for others in the past. Let the music speak for itself!


You lucky SOB! What a great gig and you got to share a beer with the man in black.....wow.

It'd be better if Rick Rubin produced a VH album with Dave.

I've always said that all along. Rick could capture a mean VH sound.