THE RIVKIN BROTHERS

Brothers Bobby and David Rivkin are two St. Louis Park-bred musicians, each distinguished in their own right.

Born Robert Rivkin in 1956, Bobby Z played drums for Prince and the Revolution from 1978 to 1987. Also a successful producer and songwriter, Bobby has worked with influential artists such as Boy George, Aswad, Manhattan Transfer, Alexander O'Neal, Eric Leeds, Colin Hay (Men at Work), Jonny Lang, George Thorogood, Wendy and Lisa, Garrison Keillor and others. Bobby has been a National Trustee with The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammys) in 2000.

Bobby’s older brother David was associated with three major Twin Cities bands, beginning with four years with the Chancellors, who had huge local hits with “Little Latin Lupe Lu,” “Yo Yo,” and “So Fine.” In 1965 David left the Chancellors to join the High Spirits. In late 1968, David moved to join Stillroven, which, by that time, had already recorded their hits “Hey Joe” and “Little Picture Playhouse.” He did record an album for A&M with the group, however, which may or may not have seen the light of day. David went on to prosper in the music business as a songwriter, session musician, record promoter, producer and engineer, both locally and nationally.

Growing up in St. Louis Park, the Rivkins lived at 3725 Glenhurst and went to Brookside School.

Also see Twin Cities Music Highlights.

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