David Z, Prince-Linked Minneapolis Producer, Dies at 78
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David Z (David Rivkin), the Minneapolis producer who helped Prince launch his career and later produced for Lipps Inc., Fine Young Cannibals, and Jody Watley, died in a Burbank hospital at 78 from complications of an infection.
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