David Z

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David Z

American record producer ("She Drives Me Crazy") and musician (Lipps Inc.)

January 1, 1948 - August 3, 2026 (Age 78)

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David Bruce Rivkin (March 25, 1948 - August 3, 2026), professionally known as David Z, was an American music producer, engineer, and songwriter from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Known forAmerican record producer ("She Drives Me Crazy") and musician (Lipps Inc.)
Age78
DiedAugust 3, 2026
SourceWikipedia public record

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David Bruce Rivkin (March 25, 1948 - August 3, 2026), professionally known as David Z, was an American music producer, engineer, and songwriter from Minneapolis, Minnesota. David Z died on August 3, 2026. This memorial record includes life dates, public details, and ways for family, friends, and readers to add memories.

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August 3, 2026
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Public record (Wikipedia): David Z (producer)
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David Z, 78, died on August 3, 2026. David Z was known publicly as an American record producer ("She Drives Me Crazy") and musician (Lipps Inc.). David Bruce Rivkin (March 25, 1948 - August 3, 2026), professionally known as David Z, was an American music producer, engineer, and songwriter from Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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" (1980). He produced Fine Young Cannibals' "She Drives Me Crazy" (1988), creating the song's signature snare drum sound. As of 2021, Rivkin was based in Los Angeles. Public biographical listings identify Z as an American record producer ("She Drives Me Crazy") and musician (Lipps Inc.). This public record remains centered on Z's work as an American record producer ("She Drives Me Crazy") and musician (Lipps Inc.) and the documented milestones of that career.

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  1. 1948
    David Bruce Rivkin

    David Bruce Rivkin (March 25, 1948 - August 3, 2026), professionally known as David Z, was an American music producer, engineer, and songwriter from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

  2. 1980
    Rivkin was a member of Lipps Inc

    Rivkin was a member of Lipps Inc, with whom he had a US #1 and UK #2 hit with "Funkytown" (1980).

  3. 1988
    He produced Fine Young Cannibals' "She Drives Me Crazy"

    He produced Fine Young Cannibals' "She Drives Me Crazy" (1988), creating the song's signature snare drum sound.

  4. 2021
    As of 2021, Rivkin was based in Los Angeles

    As of 2021, Rivkin was based in Los Angeles.

  5. August 3, 2026
    Died

    David Z died at age 78.

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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.

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David Z, American record producer ("She Drives Me Crazy") and musician (Lipps Inc.)
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  • Wikipedia · David Z (producer)Aug 3, 2026
Wikipedia · David Z (producer)

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