David Jeffrey Ricketts (born November 16, 1953) is an American musician and record producer.
[1] His romantic relationship with singer Toni Childs formed the basis for her critically acclaimed debut album, Union, which Ricketts co-wrote and produced.
He collaborated with Sheryl Crow on her debut Tuesday Night Music Club and is credited on the songs "Leaving Las Vegas" and "Strong Enough".
He also produced and performed on Meredith Brooks' 1997 album, Blurring the Edges, which contained her hit "Bitch".
Ricketts won an Emmy for the song co-written with Eddie Free and Toni Childs, "Because You're Beautiful".