Jack White ft. Special Guest Neil Young | Broken Record (Hosted by Rick Rubin)

We have friend of the show Jack White back on the show today along with a legendary special guest - Neil Young! This conversation with Rick Rubin is full of fascinating ideas, asides and musical history that let you know just how deep Jack White is. Jack’s work and a business ethic is unparalleled. His label Third Man Records has a rich roster of artists and three retail stores. They also own one of the few fully operational vinyl pressing plants in the U.S. which has been working overtime to keep up with the surging demand for vinyl. Jack also released two full length albums this year, and he’s currently on a worldwide tour.
After a recent two-night stand in Los Angeles, Jack stopped by Shangri-La to talk to Rick Rubin about the early Garage Rock scene in Detroit that helped shape him and The White Stripes. He also shared potential theories about why the “Seven Nation Army” riff is so catchy. And then he treats Rick and Neil Young to an acoustic performance of his new song “A Tip From You To Me.”
And to cap it all off, we will hear exclusive details about an exciting new project Rick’s been working on with Neil Young, that will be out soon.
You can listen to a playlist that includes Jack White’s latest album, along with all of our favorite songs from him, The White Stripes, and a sampling of his many side projects here: open.spotify.com/playlist/1SY...
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ABOUT BROKEN RECORD
For generations of music lovers, the liner notes on albums were a central part of the way music was heard. You bought an album and it came with an accompanying narrative: a digression, an aside, a backstory-maybe even an invented history. We intuitively understood that great music required not just listening but conversation between the artist and the audience and the audience and the rest of the world.
Broken Record is a podcast that restarts those conversations-in a world without liner notes-for a new audience of music lovers.
Broken Record is hosted by Justin Richmond with interviews by producer Rick Rubin, writer Malcolm Gladwell, and former New York Times editor Bruce Headlam.
ABOUT RICK RUBIN
In addition to being a podcast host, Frederick Jay “Rick” Rubin is an American record producer and former co-president of Columbia Records. Along with Russell Simmons, he is the co-founder of Def Jam Recordings and also established American Recordings. With the Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Geto Boys, and Run-DMC, Rick helped popularize hip-hop music.
In 2007, MTV called him “the most important producer of the last 20 years,” and the same year he was named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in the World.
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[@BrokenRecordPodcast]

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[@BlAcKpHrAcK]

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[@ralphculp4852]

Magic

[@LSDMTHC]

Jack and Rick are the reason I believe in the power of music.

[@frankjamesenglishartist]

Jack has attacked various people here in Detroit and abroad, his favorite mo is to get everyday people he hates banned from establishments where he knows the owner.. This guy is a PIG

[@mikenelson8409]

Ayè sir!

[@Pumpkinking64]

Not Neil?

[@seanmichaelhurley]

Zero disrespect to any of the other amazing conversations this podcast has broadcast, but this is truly a high-water mark in scope, gravity, and warmth in a conversation about rock and roll. More than much gratitude.

[@jismism9515]

Hmmm - Kinda agree w/u; Def gonna give this a listen - Even though Jack n Neil are sickening people

[@filmgeekable]

Sickening? How do you mean?

[@smkxodnwbwkdns8369]

and jack white’s coke habit

[@Nick_Salcido]

Frusciante episodes are stellar as well Had the same sentiment

[@dazastronomy]

This is great but also check the 5 part conversion with John Frusciante

[@leonardkenyon]

. . . And then Neil Young stops by out of nowhere. Ha. Awesome.

[@plasteredbastard]

there can be no greater coincidence in this universe than Neil Young stepping into a Jack White interview with a beer and reminiscing about the funk troubadour Rick James. pure gold.

[@bonosmuse1]

Two absolute legends together…Rick has become a huge inspiration…Jack just forever and a day 🖤

[@adambuscher]

As a long time dabbling musician, just starting to explore recording, I thank you for sharing your knowledge so freely.

[@Mysterical01]

So incredible listening to Neil and Jack talk about process and pure inspiration

[@wedjr97]

Hey! That sounds like a great song! Neeeeeal and Jack and me! See king crimson!

[@SP-mf9sh]

I love a real songwriter discussion. Keep em coming

[@olumideakingbade982]

Jack's speaking voice is brilliant. Love it's growly low-tone texture. Got many insights from this interview - from writing freely, no punches pulled to the Trans-Atlantic interflow of Blues and Rock&Roll and the resurgence of vinyl records. Amazing 😍

[@ajaj3196]

Brilliant move for Jack to ask Rick about his guitar/playing on the early Beastie Boys stuff

[@Elena-er7zp]

ha - my friend was just telling me “What’s the Trick?” sounds like a Beasties song.

[@karonchapman746]

Jack has NEVER disappointed me... he's a man who knows what he wants to do & does it his way. He's an inspiration to many these days. He's that rare artist that you never know what you're gonna get. I'm a lifetime fan & have introduced his music to generations of my people & will continue to do so. Great interview... love KAZ from NSW AUSTRALIA xx

[@lowfijones3346]

I love it when I hear others who love music talk for hours about music. It makes me realize that maybe I wasn't dropped off by a UFO after all I'm just a musician! #MUSIC

[@billyhendoe4170]

Rick James and Neil Young parties would have been wild.

[@Encrypted_user_]

I was just listening to this podcast on Spotify. I’m at the part where Neil Young walks in…. And Jack is playing you this new song on his acoustic. I couldn’t help but feel how his voice (Jack) would compliment Neil Young’s voice pretty good I think. I almost feel like that could have been one of Neil Young’s songs or sing it together as a “duet.” Just wanted to put it out there in the Universe. 🙏🏻

[@nicolasruiz2116]

JACK......I LOVE YOUR DRUMMING. I HAVE SEEN YOU LIVE 3 TIMES AND I WANTED JACK ON DRUMS EACH TIME. PLEASE PLAY MORE DRUMS LIVE JACK.

[@DesignRhythm]

Wow, just blown away at how cool this interview was... Rick's interview style is simply top shelf and deep, yet casual and unassuming. Absolutely loved all the stories and music discussion. Very inspirational. Kudos.

[@marniebrimhall986]

EXCELLENT!! I really enjoyed this conversation.

[@henriettahope2209]

I love how much i'm learning from this, full of gems...I'll have to listen again! Thanks you'll.

[@theitineranthistorian2024]

as hands on as one person can be, excellent musical history and appreciation.

[@nathanwright2721]

I am completely in love with Rick's podcast i met him years ago at the rainbow bar and grill... love the factbof how much ive learned about myself and my approach to creativity to music nad life...thanks so much for these interviews and book.

[@dozerdynasty9287]

Thank you @RickRubin for giving back to humanity. Showing the beauty. Great interview with Jack White. Not a White Stripes fan, but fan of that cat for sure.

[@diddypopdiddy]

I'll never forget when I first saw the NME article about "Jack White's new favorite band, Arctic Monkeys' .... Hearing Jack even just mention them so casually in this conversation makes me feel a certain way.... a good way. A full circle kind of way. Love Jack & Alex & company!

[@bernardmadden7581]

Another fantastic episode. Thank you. Part of your conversation brings to mind a Dizzy Gillespie quote from the documentary "Miles Ahead." He was talking about influences and "copying" other artists and developing a unique voice when he said, "Imitate, assimilate, innovate." Sage words.

[@adamcarson2086]

I love you Rick Rubin! You inspire me to keep my dreams alive in ways you'll probably never even imagine!

[@mitchmcturtle6890]

Love you too bud, glad I could inspire you.

[@dallasleonard3520]

Within those seven notes, the clovenhoved master speaks and sleeps. Dare I say hallelujah! ✌️❤️🤟😘

[@DanJanTube]

I've listened to this a couple times now, I think it might be the best jack white interview... that there is

[@christinaswing9462]

Rick has such great insight and such interesting questions. Love it!

[@mmess65]

Amazing dual interview! Jack and Rick are legends deflecting their music interests is genius! Never disrespecting any genre! I could of listened for hours😁

[@austinchaseofficial]

Incredible Historical Document. 👏🏻

[@designisblank]

I'm an artist not of the musical variety, and this is still GOLD

[@lomarsweed6604]

A sandwich artist?

[@MyCheriAnolani]

💗 Jack White 💗

[@in.2oblivion580]

How crazy amazing was this conversation, thanks for posting

[@jdpower6360]

I really feel like Rick was kind of in awe of this moment. I know I was overjoyed to hear this.

[@MarkKramKarmVI]

Loved this...Mr. White👌

[@terry10tnj]

I’ll never forget seeing jack play drums with the dead weather back in either 08 or 09. I just know I was only 13 years old and had my mind completely blown. Since then I’ve been lucky enough to see jack perform in all of his projects EXCEPT white stripes lol

[@elwray3506]

Wait until you hear him playing guitar ;)

[@volumesofrelativeobscurity]

Amazing insight and feedback bouncing back from two groundbreaking pioneers. Excellent.

[@iangillham9647]

Excellent, thanks!

[@uncooldispatch5438]

Jack probably listened to 88.7 - 89X like me in ‘92-93 ❤❤❤❤small world …

[@bradleykayser2472]

What an amazing conversation. Just beautiful. 👌

[@annamaj2943]

Che grande collaborazione mitici Rick e Neil

[@traitortotheliving]

Really enjoyed this discussion thank you.

[@cledesma135]

i remember purchasing a vhs recording of the white stripes( i believe u can find it on youtube) but they were very young , and jack was still in upholstery and Meg was this shy girl very cute. there was also other bands like the demolition doll rods and a weird uncle/manager lol it was in Detroit. watched it everyday for weeks. back in like 2001.

[@LIamaLlama554]

Life is a path lit only by the light of Jack White’s guitar.

[@bellatheband]

Great episode!

[@skyfaneco5837]

Saw Jack in Orlando last week. I transcended beyond what earthly thing I’ve ever been my whole life for those 2 short hours. Incredible show

[@LIamaLlama554]

The Power of Song is embodied in a man named Jack White.

[@kimberlyfrye8224]

Loved it.

[@briansmith2163]

Flat Duo Jets with Dexter Romweber ! Great shout out. Brilliant band.

[@Mark_Bayer]

The whole part with Neil was amazing

[@thomasmcmahon7034]

Two things - they should have put a mic on Neil as soon as he showed up - I mean, audio counts right? And - too bad we couldn't hear Neil's playback of his new material. Good show. Thanks.

[@fredtietjen3247]

Master Class in Artist Development.

[@generaljj71]

It doesn’t get much better than this

[@struthersboyz4990]

I would love to hear all the stories that rick rubin could tell about his experience with the music business

[@adamcarson2086]

Thank you!

[@sevenmileridgeband]

I remember seeing Flat Duo Jets in some club in NYC. Made a big impression on me.

[@DesignRhythm]

I will have to check em out, never heard of them before this discussion..

[@DylTyrril]

These three men could live forever and I'd be alright with that.

[@Brutuscomedy]

When it comes to trios don't forget Grammatrain from Seattle! "Imperium" flew under the radar but was hella lit and "Lonely House" still has some of my fav spongy, overdriven bass tones.

[@patrickoleary9979]

Neil Young walks into interview. Plays songs. Good vibes everywhere. What an honor. What a great interview!

[@llywelyngruffydd8474]

This is awesome

[@axelb.o.7963]

Can't wait to hear this new NY weirdness !!!

[@mitchmcturtle6890]

Yeah bro I’ve been listening to the song shotgun willie a lot lately, good shit

[@mizotune1706]

Great stuff!!

[@corporalclegg914]

18:02 I never thought about 7NArmy not having a chorus, so that now links it to ‘Little Wing’ to me; and that’s pretty amazing, even if it’s just pretty amazing to me. I’ll be sure to tell Jack. I somehow run into him in oddball places, whether he’s touring or not.

[@BarkingForBroccoliBG]

I was a straight up hip hop rapping samplers turntables guy. JACK White White Strioes song "Icky Thump" song made me buy electric guitwr so then I started electric guitar singing in and rap then along with the band Jet

[@user-xj8kd5lw4c]

Jack has such a damn sexy voice, it's dope.

[@mikem668]

Gotta disagree with Jack on Jackson Pollock. I thought the same thing - that it was all idea and attitude - before I saw one in person. The textures of the painting blew me away. They reminded me of a Gothic cathedral.

[@deehaigwood6548]

this is like musicians therapy

[@CorneliusBoots]

Other wildly artistically robust power trios include Rush and Primus- plus the mentioned Police, Cream, Hendrix Experience . Great conversation this is!

[@themushtube42]

Was looking for a rock trio comment! Like they somehow forgot about Nirvana or Green Day! Blink 182, Motorhead, the Beastie Boys...

[@Steve_643]

I think Muse has a unique big sound for a trio

[@erics667]

Husker Du was/is one of the best 3 piece.

[@uncooldispatch5438]

Yes 🙌

[@dls31070]

47:22 Jimi Hendrix and Cream were the last successful 3 piece bands? Hey Rick, ever heard of Nirvana?

[@fuschiaphlox425]

awesome

[@keithfinley2939]

I felt that way about Bruno Mars when he arrived... but, man, he nailed the formula

[@Silencesnoises]

Omg the trying to remember a melody struggle is real. Always record! Lol

[@jamiegustkey2573]

That picture of Jack in the thumbnail looks like Johnny Depp as Ed Wood

[@Silencesnoises]

Shout out to Nation of Ulysses 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@davidryan7386]

Jack uhh...your dead weather drumming is the most fascinating instrument consistently in the band with Alison's voice. You an amazing drummer jack. Yeah, you got famous playing guitar. But it is not hard to hear your love of drumming.

[@angusthunder3152]

Just. Wow

[@robertfields1964]

Tom Jones advised keeping the humidity at 60%. I bought a hygrometer and it really helps keep my voice clear.

[@rustybeltway2373]

Jack always gives a good interview. Always interesting. Fun. He listens and engages with the interviewer. There's a good Conan one, not the TV show, just them.

[@Bertrumes_Shiney_Factory]

Would be awesome to see Ray davies on here or Dave even

[@jeffkaufman9875]

I’ve spent many years now only HOPING that Rick would produce Ricki Ricciardo, and now that dream has come to be!…

[@jordandavid8653]

FYI Neil Young had no problem with R Kelly being on the same streaming service; Rogan, however, had to be stopped. K.

[@uncooldispatch5438]

Pretty much turned me off from anything NY will do … ( sad to say , but he called his shot & turned off many fans in the process) NY should retire

[@ExcitedAnacondaSnake-hg8ec]

R Kelly isn’t disseminating misinformation and conspiracy theories via streaming. Whataboutisms is almost always a very poor argument. Should Neil be holier than thou? Hands too clean for anything? Or are human beings limited and choose their battles. Standing up to malicious fools like Rogan, is not a bad battle to choose.

[@GABRIEL_CRAFT]

🖤🖤🖤NEIL IS STILL YOUNG 🖤🖤🖤

[@warriorv9359]

Ricks too cool for this dude

[@ohms497]

This is great!

[@BrickDavis]

Hey YA!

[@ivanfedorov310]

❤

[@iwillnevergetone5]

at 19:07 maybe Rick meant to say a LP Double Cut since he said it was a '56

[@producermikescott3647]

His first show was fugazi!!!

[@DesignRhythm]

Just be a contrarian, I did find it funny when you guys couldn't think of many "3 Person Bands" out there... I was screaming -what? How about RUSH! Grand Funk!! ZZ Top!! Stevie Ray Vaughn! Etc. LoL, good times. : )

[@StratsRUs]

Neil Young on a different level.

[@Demention94]

In a different way I'd say

[@veronicayoung8737]

🙌

[@bobhopper609]

Ootje Oxenaar for anyone wondering about the money guy at around 40 minutes.

[@aaronjv]

Power trio bands besides Cream, the Jimi Hendrix Experience and the Police (off the top of my head): Rush, Nirvana, Green Day, ZZ Top, the James Gang, (some of) Blue Cheer, Hüsker Dü, Budgie

[@thomasl.2648]

Shakey graves, shovel & rope, BRMC… 1,2,3 piece! They’re out there, dig deep!

[@danielhathaway43]

Iggy Pop played the drums incessantly as a kid as well .. pretty cool

[@szabolcsmezei4088]

It was nice of Jack not to correct Rick on the year the SG was made, I bet he knew it wasn't a '56.

[@arblankenship54]

Amazing that Jack has this clarity now about “copy cats” and not mention Black Keys

[@batman48195]

I thought the same. Probably the biggest 2 piece right now.

[@PoeticWeasel]

because they didn't copy him, completely different brands of blues rock

[@ExcitedAnacondaSnake-hg8ec]

He has too much class

[@silverspotco-opertivenurse772]

Lee Michaels had a two piece band doing "bluesy" rock and had a couple hits in the early 70's.

[@arloross]

I had his Album '5th' "Do You Know What I Mean"