Bob Grever

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]