Shangri-La Studios

Def Jam Records co-founder and music producer Rick Rubin purchased Shangri-La Studios for $2 Million in 2011. It was designed by Rob Fraboni in the early 1970s for singer, Bob Dylan's use, and it continues to operate as a recording studio today. Dylan's former tour bus remains in the backyard. Artists that have recorded here include Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Adele, Frank Ocean, Eminem, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Van Morrison, Ringo Starr, Metallica, Ed Sheeran, The Rolling Stones, Kings of Leon, and Eric Clapton.