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David “Z” Rivkin, rock and R&B producer, dies at 78

The producer and musician, known as a 'secret ingredient' on numerous projects dating to the 1980s, died from complications of an infection.

Published Aug 8, 2026, 7:45 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

David “Z” Rivkin, a legendary producer and musician who rose to fame in the 1980s, has died.