Bobby Z.

Bobby Z.
Birth nameRobert B. Rivkin
Born (1956-01-09) January 9, 1956 (age 68)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
GenresR&B, funk, rock, soul, new wave, Minneapolis sound
Occupation(s)Musician, drummer, record producer
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion, piano
LabelsCopycats

Robert B. Rivkin (born January 9, 1956), aka Bobby Z., is an American musician and record producer, best known as being the drummer for Prince's backing band The Revolution from 1978 to 1986.