Bobby Z.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Bobby Z.
Occupation	Drummer
Date Of Birth	Jan 9, 1956(1956-01-09)
Age	68
Birthplace	Minneapolis
Country	United States
Birth City	Minnesota
Horoscope	Capricorn

Bobby Z. Biography

Bobby Z. is one of the most popular and richest Drummer who was born on January 9, 1956 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Percussionist best known for being the drummer of The drummer of Percussionist most famous for being the original drummer for Prince‘s backing band, The Revolution, performing on classic albums like Purple Rain (1984). After leaving the group, he found success as a producer for acts like Boy George, Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman.’s backing group, The Revolution, performing on the classic albums such as Purple Rain (1984). After The Revolution disbanded He found success as a producer for bands such as Boy George, Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman.

His replacement was He was replaced by Sheila E. as the drummer for The Revolution. as drummer for The Revolution.

He met Prince in the late 1970s as Prince was forming his first band for touring. He started running errands for Prince while working for the man credited with discovering Prince, Owen Husney. Rivkin’s stage name, Bobby Z., was derived from the nickname “Butzie” his grandmother used to call him.

Bobby Z produced some tracks for Boy George’s 1988 album, Tense Nervous Headache. Rivkin helped Wendy & Lisa on their debut album and he released his own self-titled album in 1989 (which included a re-recorded version of “River Run Dry” that he wrote for The Family). Rivkin has since focused more on producing for the recently launched record label branch of Copycats media.

The name he was born under was Robert B. Rivkin. Rivkin is the elder brother to film director Stephen E. Rivkin and musician David Z. He was married to a woman named Vicki.

Bobby Z. Net Worth

Bobby Z. is one of the richest Drummer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bobby Z. 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He founded his first touring group as when he was a junior high school student. The group included soccer coach He formed his first touring band as a junior high school student. The band included future football coach Marc Trestman on guitar. playing guitar.

He started the charity for heart diseases My Purple Heart shortly after suffering a heart attack back in 2010.

Robert B. Rivkin (born January 9, 1956), better known by the stage name Bobby Z., is an American musician and record producer, most known as being the original drummer for Prince’s band from 1978 to 1986, and as a member of The Revolution.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Bobby Z. Dating?

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In May 2013 Bobby Z joined Prince on stage during the closing two shows of Prince’s whirlwind 3rdeyegirl tour. Both shows took place on the same night with Bobby taking over from Prince’s drummer Hannah Welton-Ford. He sat in on both shows for one song. On both occasions it was Purple Rain. In late May 2013 Bobby appeared alongside former bandmate André Cymone on a web based chat show co-hosted by celebrity blogger Dr.Funkenberry where they both reminisced about their early days on the road with Prince. Bobby also mentioned that it was a thrill to be back onstage with Prince.

Facts & Trivia

Bobby Ranked on the list of most popular Drummer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Bobby Z. celebrates birthday on January 9 of every year.

Who is Bobby Z?

Robert B. Rivkin (born January 9, 1956), better known by the stage name Bobby Z., is an American musician and record producer , most known as being the original drummer for Prince’s backing band The Revolution from 1978 to 1986. Bobby Z. Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.

Is Bobby za true story?

The story of the legendary Bobby Z–a marijuana kingpin so slick that not even his best customers have met him– isn’t really Bobby Z’s story at all. It’s the tale of the decidedly unlegendary Tim Kearney, a former Marine whose entire life has been a series of mishaps and messups.

What is Bobby Z movie about?

Tim Kearney (Paul Walker), a former Marine in prison, is asked to impersonate a recently killed drug lord to get out of his sentence. When a hostage switch with a crime lord goes badly, Tim goes on the run with the drug lord’s son.

Who played drums in Prince revolution?

Bobby Z.

How old is Bobby in Bobby's world?

Main. Robert Adelvice “Bobby” Generic (voiced by Howie Mandel) – The main character of the series. He is a young 4- (5- in seasons 2 through 6, then 6- in seasons 7 and 8) year-old boy who loves to fantasize. An imaginative Bobby claims however that he came from his dreams.