p, 1934-2006 US, Detroit
Singer / Musician of Blues and R&B/Soul
A.k.a. Joseph Weaver
Joe Weaver (August 27, 1934 – July 5, 2006) was an American Detroit blues, electric blues and R&B pianist, singer and bandleader. His best known recording was "Baby I Love You So" (1955), and he was a founding member of both The Blue Note Orchestra and The Motor City Rhythm & Blues Pioneers. Over his lengthy but staggered career, Weaver worked with various musicians including The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, John Lee Hooker, Nathaniel Mayer, The Miracles, Martha Reeves, Nolan Strong & The Diablos, Andre Williams, Nancy Wilson, and Stevie Wonder. In addition, Weaver was a session musician in the early days of Motown Records and played in the house band at Fortune Records. He was a key component in the 1950s Detroit R&B scene.
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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The Motor City Rhythm & Blues Pioneers | Joe Weaver * Stanley Mitchell * Kenny Martin | 2002 | Album |
Baby I Love You So | Joe Weaver And His New Blue Note Orchestra Featuring Johnnie Bassett | 1999 | Album |
Looka Here Pretty Baby | Joe Weaver With The Don Juans | 1957 | Single |
Going Back To Chicago / Cool As A Cucumber | Chet Oliver With Joe Weaver And His Blue Notes | 1956 | Single |
Baby, I Love You So / It Must Be Love | Joe Weaver With The Don Juans / Joe Weaver & His Blue Notes | 1956 | Single |
J.B. Boogie/Baby, I'm In Love With You | Joe Weaver | 1955 | Album |
15-40 Special / Soft Pillow | Joe Weaver | 1953 | Album |
Loose Caboose / I'm On My Merry Way | Joe Weaver | Single | |
Nut Rocker / Baby, I Love You So | B. Bumble & The Stingers / Joe Weaver With The Don Juans | Single | |
Standing On the Corner / Farm Boy | Joe Weaver | Single | |
All I Do Is Cry / Too Hot To Trot | Joe Weaver & The Don Juans | Single |
Joe Weaver & His Blue Notes R&B/Soul, Jazz and Blues |
Joe Weaver World |
Joe Weaver g Rock |
Joe Weaver And Friends World |