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| 1962 deaths | |
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BIOGRAPHY Early Years He was born in Covington, Georgia and raised on a farm near Porterdale . His mother, Savannah "Dip" Shepard Weaver, was a well-respected pianist and guitarist, who taught Curley together with her friend's sons, "Barbecue Bob" Hicks and Charlie Lincoln. The three formed a group with harmonica player Eddie Mapp, and played in the local area. Career In 1925 Weaver moved to Atlanta , working as a labourer and playing on the streets and at social events. In 1928, he first recorded with Columbia Records , later releasing records on several different labels. Although he recorded on his own during the 1920s and 1930s, he was best known for duets with Blind Willie McTell - with whom he worked until the 1950s - Barbecue Bob, Fred McMullen, and harmonica player Buddy Moss. He was also a member of recording groups The Georgia Browns and The Georgia Cotton Pickers. Later Years After the 1930s he recorded in New York, and toured widely with McTell. His final recordings were in 1949. He lost his sight in the 1950s, and died in Georgia in 1962. Children His daughter Cora Mae Bryant (b May 1, 1926) continued in her father’s tradition as a blues musician. REFERENCES EXTERNAL LINK
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