Doug Groover was a native of Anderson, Indiana but moved to the Houston/Galveston area around 1973, graduating from Dickinson High School in 1979.
Doug had an extensive background in music and in the recording industry. In high school, he pioneered the use of synthesizers in the school's marching band, that later advanced to state competition.
After graduation, Groover attended The Recording Workshop in Chillicothe, Ohio, the largest school in the world for the recording arts at that time. He graduated with honors and was considered one of it's top graduates.
Groover then moved back to Indiana and set up a four-track recording studio. He worked with a variety of bands and continued to perfect his skills. Business was booming but when winter came, he moved to warmer climates and made the Houston area his home again.
In 1980, he released a dance single with Importe/12 Records. "Spin It" went to number 8 on Billboard's Top 10 Dance Chart. During this time, he also continued his studio work at locations throughout Houston. He worked with other bands and recorded more of his own music, which included jingles for several commercials. He co-produced two pilots for Houston MTV and helped videotape the Tony Carey music video, "I Won't Be Home Tonight." He also helped design and build Limelight Studio, a 24-track recording studio in Dickinson.
Groover expanded his talents to take on the publishing industry in 1982. That year, he created MusiConnection, a monthly music magazine. The name later was changed to Music Arts Montly and became the largest circulation free music magazine in Texas, with 60,000 copies distributed each month through music and record stores, studios, clubs and later, 7-11 stores.
In 1984, Doug was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. His condition steadlily worsened and he had to give up his magazine and his studio work. Although he was considered permanently disabled, he had hopes of creating music again and even had plans of producing an album to benefit MS research.
As Doug's condition grew worse, he wanted to go back home to Indiana, and passed away in Jan 1994.
Rest in Peace my brother.....we all love you and miss you!
