Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond Joe Boyd
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Nov 4, 2025 
Joe Boyd, a legendary producer and writer behind classics like Nick Drake and Fairport Convention, dives into his illustrious six-decade career. He shares stories of working with Mo Ostin at Warner Brothers and producing the iconic Jimi Hendrix documentary. Boyd reveals insights from his new book, exploring global music roots, particularly in Cuba and South Africa. He discusses the complex dynamics of cultural exchange, critiques modern hip-hop production, and reflects on the enduring influences of artists like James Brown and Fairport Convention.
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From Debt To Warner Bros
- Joe Boyd moved to Burbank after meeting Mo Ostin and accepted a high-paying role at Warner Bros to escape financial strain from his label.
- He became director of music services for Warner Brothers Films and worked on projects like Deliverance's banjo piece.
Making The Hendrix Film
- Boyd produced the 1973 Jimi Hendrix documentary after discovering unseen footage and working with attorney Leo Branton.
- The project assembled archival film and new interviews into the completed Hendrix film.
Three Regions As Musical Lenses
- Boyd chose three core threads — Cuba, South Africa, and Bulgaria — as gateways to explain broader global musical exchanges.
- Those focal cases revealed how history, politics, and slavery shaped musical identities.
