David_Z_(music_producer)
David Z (producer)
Musical artist
David Rivkin (born 1953), professionally known as David Z, is an American music producer, engineer, and songwriter from Minneapolis, Minnesota.[1] He is best known for his long-standing work with Prince, and has contributed to albums by Etta James, Billy Idol, BoDeans, Buddy Guy and Neneh Cherry.
Rivkin was a member of Lipps Inc, with whom he had a US #1 and UK #2 hit with "Funkytown" (1979).[2] He also produced Fine Young Cannibals' "She Drives Me Crazy" (1988), creating the song's signature snare drum sound.[3] As of 2021, Rivkin is based in Los Angeles, California.