Douglas Brian Riley,[1] CM (April 12, 1945 – August 27, 2007) was a Canadian musician, also known as Dr. Music.

He spent two decades with the Famous People Players as its musical director, besides his participation on over 300 album projects in various genres, which included the gold and multi-platinum records Night Moves, Against the Wind, and Endless Wire.

In a 2006 interview with the Toronto Star, Doug Riley said "Ray Charles was my first influence outside the boogie-woogie and stride pianists like Albert Ammons and Fats Waller".

[9][10] In early 1965, the group was backing singers Jack Hardin and Dianne Brooks, appearing at The Hawk's Nest in Toronto as the opening attraction.

[11] A ad appeared in the May 30, 1966 edition of RPM Weekly predicting a guaranteed 100% Canadian and possible international smash hit for "I'm Not Running After You (Anymore)".

Barry Sarazin of CJET didn't believe the song had the spice to be an instant hit but had merit to deserve airplay.

[16] Their single "One More Mountain to Climb bw "The Land" got a good review in the September 11, 1971 edition of Cash Box.

[17] Spending 7 weeks on Vancouver's CKVN chart, it peaked at #15 in October that year.Their debut album was released on the GRT label in 1972.

[20] A prolific composer of jingles at the age of 20, he was working in collaboration with Mort Ross, Tommy Ambrose and Larry Trudel.