Bob Grever (1936 – August 23, 2016) was an American music executive who once owned San Antonio independent record label Cara Records.[1] He became the "most powerful record company owner" in the state of Texas in the 1980s.[2] Grever sold the record company and its roster of recordings as well as its Tejano music musicians to EMI Latin, spearheading the 1990s Tejano music golden age.[1] His most notable artists include Emilio Navaira and Selena.[3] Other musicians Grever signed were Joe Posada, David Lee Garza, Bobby Naranjo, Mazz, and La Mafia.[4] Songwriter Luis Silva became head of promotions while working for Cara Records.[4] Grever came from a musician family, his grandmother Maria Grever, became one of the most successful female composers.[3][5] Music critic Ramiro Burr of the San Antonio Express-News called Grever "one of the two most important people in the Tejano music explosion of the 80's and 90's."[3] After Grever sold Cara Records, he worked with the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC.[5] He also became president of Zomba Group's Latin music division.[6] Grever died on August 23, 2016, due to complications brought on by cancer on August 23, 2016; he was 79 years old.[3] He was posthumously awarded at the 2016 Tejano Music Awards for Special Lifetime Achievement.[7]
Bob Grever | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bob Grever 1936 |
| Died | August 23, 2016 (aged 79) San Antonio, Texas |
| Nationality | Mexican American |
| Occupation | Music Executive |
| Known for | Cara Records, spearheading the 1990s Tejano music explosion |
References edit
- ^ a b Saldana, Hector (August 16, 2015). "Tejano music enjoyed a decade-long golden age". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ Tatum, Charles M. (2013). Encyclopedia of Latino Culture From Calaveras to Quinceañeras. Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO. p. 901. ISBN 978-1440800993.
- ^ a b c d Garofalo, Michael (August 23, 2016). "Tejano music giant Bob Grever passes away". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ a b Lawrence, Larry; Wright, Tom (January 26, 1985). "Texas VIVA Latino". Billboard. Vol. 97, no. 4. p. VL-40. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ a b Garoffolo, Michael (August 4, 2016). "Selena's Early Career: Tejano label executive shares story". CW35. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ Lichtman, Irv (February 25, 1995). "Zomba Blazes Multigenre Trail From Latin to Jazz". Billboard. Vol. 107, no. 8. p. 18. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ "Tejano Music Awards to be held Saturday, November 12th in San Antonio". Elinkstoday.com. Retrieved 2 August 2017.