History Of Music
Music Contributions
Pioneer Recording Studio
Rubin founded Pioneer Recording, which became a significant hub for artists in Detroit. The studio not only facilitated the recording of music but also promoted collaboration among musicians, helping to shape the sound of the city.
Recording Notable Artists
Throughout his career, Rubin worked with numerous emerging artists, including a young Glenn Frey of the Eagles. His ability to identify and nurture talent has had a lasting impact on the careers of many musicians.
Open Auditions and Talent Development
Rubin organized open auditions at Pioneer, which attracted a variety of aspiring artists, including Sheila Fantish, and Glenn Frey, who later achieved fame as the lead singer of the Eagles. These auditions helped launch careers but also stirred a sense of community among local musicians.
Authorship of a Memoir
Rubin’s memoir, Big Dreams and the Detroit Record Business, provides an in-depth look at his experiences and insights in the music industry. The book serves as both a personal narrative and a historical account of Detroit’s music scene, offering inspiration to future generations.
John Manship Work Playlist
Recorded at Pioneer in 1974.
Has sold over 4.5 Million Copies.
Engineer Bob Meloche
Gary Rubin was Engineering The Teagarden and Van Winkle Record "God Love, and Rock and Roll" and decided it needed something, drove to Ten Mile and Greenfield, Burger King Restaurant, and asked the kids there if they could sing. Went back to the studio with them and they provided the best "Gospel Accompaniment ever.
The record went on to sell 4. 5 Million records. Where's his Grammy? Detroit finished second to Michael Jackson.
Reggie Vincent Recorded at Pioneer with the group called Star Also recorded with Alice Cooper Here is a recent photo of Reggie when he received an award from Warner Brother’s Music as a writer, guitarist, and background singer on Alice Cooper’s School’s Out, and “Billion Dollar Babies” Albums in 1972. Both Million Selling Records and Reggie co-wrote Billion Dollar Babies, “Killer,” and “Muscle of Love.”
Produced by George Mc Gregor "The Parliaments later became the Funkadelics and sold 55 Million records and often recorded at Pioneer Recording
Producer of Parliaments and Funkadelics
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