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David Z, Grammy-Winning Producer Who Helped Craft Prince’s Early Music, Dead at 78

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Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone2 hrs ago
David Z, Grammy-Winning Producer Who Helped Craft Prince’s Early Music, Dead at 78
The veteran producer worked with Etta James, Fine Young Cannibals, the Jets, Jonny Lang, and more
Billboard
Billboard🏁 first to report4 hrs ago
David Z, Grammy-Winning Producer Who Helped Prince’s Early Career, Dies at 78
Seasoned producer David Rivkin worked with Etta James, Jody Watley and contributed to Hot 100 toppers "Funkytown" and "She Drives Me Crazy."
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