Curley Weaver

Curley Weaver
Born: Mar 26, 1906 in Covington, GA
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Died: Sep 20, 1962 in Almon, GA
Genre: Blues
Styles: Country Blues, Prewar Country Blues, Piedmont Blues
Biography: Curley Weaver, who was known for much of his life as "the Georgia Guitar Wizard," is only just beginning to be appreciated as one of the best players ever to pick up a six-string instrument. Although he recorded a fair number of sides on his own during the 1920s and '30s, Weaver was most commonly heard ...Read full biography
Curley Weaver (1933-1935)
Released: 2000
Label: The Orchard
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Georgia slide guitar wizard Curley Weaver (1906-1962) is best remembered for his lengthy association with Blind Willie McTell, one of several guitarists who are heard on a 23-track compilation of Weaver ...Read full review
Georgia Guitar Wizard (1928-1935)
Released: 1987
Label: Story of the Blues
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Why Atlanta blues guitarist and vocalist Curley Weaver is so obscure when cohorts Blind Willie McTell and Buddy Moss are so well-known is one of those why-ask-why deals. Weaver was an outstanding player ...Read full review
More Curley Weaver albums: Compilations (3)
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