Interscope at 30: A Chat With the Heads of the World’s Biggest Record Label
Jimmy Iovine and John Janick are planning a big art show to commemorate the music company that brought you Eminem, Dr. Dre and Olivia Rodrigo
John Janick, left, and Jimmy Iovine discuss the 30th anniversary of Interscope Records and the state of the music industry.
Photographer: Rich PolkLater this month, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art will mount an exhibit showcasing some of the most famous contemporary artists, including Ed Ruscha and Kehinde Wiley. All 51 pieces were inspired by albums or songs released by Interscope Records.
Founded in 1991 by Jimmy Iovine and Ted Field, Interscope is one of the most influential labels of the last three decades, home to seminal hip-hop albums from Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar and Eminem, rock from U2 and Nine Inch Nails, and pop smashes from Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish.