His mother, Savannah "Dip" Shepard Weaver, was a well-respected pianist and guitarist, who taught Curley and her friend's sons, "Barbecue Bob" and Charlie Hicks.
His mother, Savannah "Dip" Shepard Weaver, was a skilled pianist and guitarist who educated Curley and the boys of her acquaintance, including "Barbecue Bob" and Charlie Hicks.