Big Boy Groves

Big Boy Groves (Ervin Groves Jr., January 20, 1927 - July 21, 1982) was an American rhythm & blues pianist, arranger, and composer. Ervin Groves Jr. was born in Oklahoma. After playing in the Army band, he became a bandleader and songwriter, appearing on labels like Money Records, Spark, Vita, and Dolphin in the 1950s, with songs like "Big Boy's Bounce," "You Can't Beat the Horses," and more. Growing up in La Jolla, Groves was interested in both music and art.