David Z

Biography

David Z was a prolific American record producer, engineer, and songwriter from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was a key collaborator with Prince, contributing to albums such as those by Etta James, Billy Idol, and Buddy Guy, and is credited with shaping the Minneapolis sound. He also produced Fine Young Cannibals' hit single "She Drives Me Crazy," and had a U.S. number-one and UK number-two hit with Lipps Inc's "Funkytown."