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Prince's Former Drummer Bobby Z in Critical Condition After Heart Attack
- Posted on Feb 2nd 2011 4:03PM by Brian Voerding
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The 55-year-old, whose real name is Robert Rivkin, had three blocked arteries according to his son, Adam Rivkin. Doctors were able to clear two of them and are waiting for Rivkin to regain some health before continuing with treatment.
"They wanted him to get stronger in order to go through the final phase and take care of the third one," Adam told the newspaper. "He's in critical condition and resting. He needs to build his strength so his heart can work on its own. Now they have him on help."
A member of Prince's backing band the Revolution, Rivkin was most active during much of the Purple One's first decade of touring. Prince allegedly chose Rivkin for the group in 1979 because Rivkin was white and Prince wanted a diverse touring band.
Rivkin cordially left the group in 1986, in part because of Prince's increasing interest in electronic percussion, and was replaced by Sheila E. Since then, Rivkin has mainly made his living as a producer.
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Ted Parsons
Sending you healing love and light Bobby!
February 03 2011 at 12:31 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Jimmy
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February 03 2011 at 11:45 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
saannie
I know what you mean about these spammers, but don't even comment on their spam, that's giving them attention they don't even deserve.Just report them, if 3 ppl report them, their comment will be kicked off the page, that's what I do. Maybe one day someone will see their spam and prevent them from even putting it up in the first place.
February 03 2011 at 1:13 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
blondfie
i hope he gets better my prayers to him i know how it is i went threw it with my brother GOD bless get better soon
February 03 2011 at 11:32 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Jan
I always loved the music. to Bobby Rivkin I send my prayers and love. I just had a heart attack myself. I was lucky that there was only a blockage of one main artery and after angioplasty and stent and I hope with the right cardiac rehab I'll be here for a long time. 3 blockages that were not known is very dangerous. Its a miracle that he is even still alive. I urge everyone to get their heart checked. Diet, exercise, No smoking and NO STRESS. Stress is the biggest killer
February 03 2011 at 10:49 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Linda
Prayers for a full recovery and a long life of music...
February 03 2011 at 10:38 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Ed Baggett
Too much cocaine...
February 03 2011 at 10:24 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
capwhan
gotta love his puffter boots.
February 03 2011 at 10:11 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Bfrjds1981
I guess he is gonna party like it's 1999. LOL
February 03 2011 at 10:07 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
kathy
My prayers go out to Bobby Z, for a speedy recovery..I grew up in the 80s and that song just sends chills through me, I LOVE LOVE LOVE it...Prince was so unique and such a great artist, Minneapolis was very lucky to have him. My girlfriends and I would go clubbing downtown Minneapolis, and occasionally we would see Prince come in, with a bunch of body guards around him,he is very small, and he would take a booth in the back...We never approached him,but, I would have loved to have met him! We love you Prince, and Bobby Z. too :)
February 03 2011 at 9:17 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
RYAN
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From the first time I heard Prince to this day,I love what he does.Im sorry this guy is having such trouble and I hope he gets better quickly.He gave me such joy over the years...GET WELL MAN!!
February 03 2011 at 7:15 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Bfrjds1981
You mean all 5'3'' inches of him? LOL
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